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Justin Bieber’s bodyguards ‘checked his pulse’ every night following drug use

Justin Bieber has revealed he was addicted to drugs and his security team used to check his pulse every night.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2024

“It mentions drugs and boozing and social comment and listening to tunes, what more do you want?”: Noel Gallagher on the making of Oasis’s classic anthem Cigarettes & Alcohol

The fourth single from Definitely Maybe came out 30 years ago this weekend and it marked the moment that Gallagher realised stardom was here to stay

Louder · Oct 5, 2024

5 new dance music albums that every audiophile should listen to this weekend

A selection of excellent electronic albums to give your hi-fi system a workout.

What Hi-Fi? · Oct 5, 2024

Pink Floyd are in the Money as they seal their back catalogue deal for £400 million

Sony Music have parted with the big bucks for the band’s music and imagery but the deal excludes publishing rights

MusicRadar · Oct 4, 2024

“The Sound of Silence was the first song I wrote which seemed to come from some place that I didn’t inhabit”: Paul Simon tells all in a new three-and-a-half-hour documentary

The master singer songwriter is back and despite losing his hearing in one ear, is determined to keep making music

MusicRadar · Oct 4, 2024

“It feels a bit wrong to play it. But I don't think anyone who has a guitar that they love would want it to never be played after their death”: Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell reacts to playing Rory Gallagher's prized guitars

O'Connell also tries out Gallagher's 1959 Silvertone, 1963 Epiphone Coronet and 1968 Martin D-35 ahead of the much talked-about auction

Guitar World · Oct 4, 2024

Perrie Edwards: ‘Parting ways with someone can be a scary thing’

Exclusive: Little Mix star has released her third solo single – she tells The Independent about the romantic story behind it

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Who else has performed at the Tory conference after Peter Andre is ridiculed

Singer enjoyed event – and so did Conservative members … but his appearance might not win him new fans

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024

Remembering Jack Colwell: an astonishing musical talent, and a generous and loyal friend

The Sydney singer-songwriter, musical director and choirmaster has died at the age of 34. The legacy he leaves is larger than he will ever know

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024

"I dream of the studio being a place that anyone can access, not just those with the money to do so": Jack Antonoff reveals plans to make public recording studios available to those who can't afford them

The Public Studios initiative will fund the building of studio spaces in LGBTQ+ youth shelters

MusicRadar · Oct 4, 2024