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How to watch the 2025 Mercury Music Prize online from anywhere

The UK's answer to the Grammys returns - and this time its from Newcastle. Here's how to watch "The 2025 Mercury Prize" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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"Right away, I heard the Justice influence, the Franz Ferdinand coolness, The Cure’s vulnerability and softness. We were just an instant match": Lady Gaga on why she quickly gelled with "incredibly gifted" Mayhem collaborator, Cirkut

"His technical proficiency is astonishing but also extremely musical - his musicianship is so well-rounded and rich," she says

MusicRadar

Wedding Photographer Slated In Public For Allegedly Ruining The Life Of One Guest, Drama Ensues

During wedding photoshoot a photographer gets confronted by a woman claiming she ruined her life.

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Kate Nash showcases her sleazy side: best podcasts of the week

The musician talks to the likes of Franz Ferdinand and Razorlight for this retrospective of the messy glory of 00s indie rock. Plus, Michael Palin touchingly opens up about losing his wife

The Guardian - UK

Harry Styles spotted incognito partying into the early hours at Glastonbury

The pop star tried to blend into crowds in a tracksuit and shades, joining the likes of Lily Allen and Anya Taylor-Joy - and another One Direction member

Evening Standard

Doctor Who star stuns Glastonbury crowd by making surprise cameo on stage with Franz Ferdinand

The Scottish rock band delivered one of the festival’s most unexpected moments so far - with a surprise guest appearance that sent the crowd into a frenzy

Evening Standard

Glastonbury on Friday review: did Loyle Carner steal The 1975's glory?

5/5 The first proper day of music at Glastonbury was highly eclectic with a stack of instant classic sets

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Celebrities at Glastonbury 2025: All the famous faces spotted at the festival, from Andrew Garfield to Margot Robbie

The festival is underway in Somerset, and plenty of famous faces have already been seen wandering between the stages at Worthy Farm

The Independent UK

Franz Ferdinand hailed for ‘genius’ cameo during Glastonbury performance

The indie band teased fans by bringing out the ‘original Capaldi’

The Independent UK

Dundee to host Scottish album awards for next three years

Contenders for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Award include Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand and Nina Nesbit.

The Independent UK

25 Of The Biggest Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History

Destroyed centuries of knowledge. Whoopsie.

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The 35 greatest debut albums of all time, from Joy Division to Oasis

These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, and drive essential conversation about our understanding of music. Roisin O'Connor picks the best of the bunch

The Independent UK

"Friends of mine were saying, Give up on the dream, it's not happening." Tobias Forge recalls how forming Ghost helped him deal with a dawning realisation that his dream of becoming a successful musician wasn't ever going to become a reality

And the moral of Tobias Forge's story is: Don't give up on your dreams

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These are some of the best concerts taking place across Scotland this March

These are some of the best gigs and concerts taking place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen this March.

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Alex Kapranos: ‘It took me a few years to realise that I didn’t have to drink everything on the rider’

The Franz Ferdinand frontman, and former chef, on songwriting, souffles and celebrating his Greek roots

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“I never get to discuss guitar in most interviews!” Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos reveals his obscure vintage gear obsessions, how Peter Green was a huge influence on his playing, and why the thrill of guitar is undeniable

The Franz Ferdinand leader rarely gets to talk guitars. He shares his love of vintage Japanese instruments, explains the process of demoing, looping and mic’ing on new album The Human Fear – and reveals why the secret to studio success is that there’s no secret

The Guardian - UK

From Maria to Franz Ferdinand: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment in the UK

Angelina Jolie portrays the peerless operatic diva while the Scottish post-punkers return with their new album

The Guardian - UK

Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – more revitalisation than reinvention

The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songs

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Alex Kapranos 'liberated' by embracing Franz Ferdinand's sound

Alex Kapranos found it "liberating" to embrace Franz Ferdinand's classic sound on their new album, 'The Human Fear'.

The Independent UK

Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

The Guardian - UK

Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – stiffness sets in on stodgy sixth

Alex Kapranos and co are finally acting their age, but have lost their cool in the process

The Independent UK

Books of the month: what to read this December

BOOKS: Martin Chilton shares his December reading highlights

The National (Scotland)

I will be 'mindful' of arts funding despite 'difficult choices', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after…

The National (Scotland)

Famous Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts

A NUMBER of famous Scottish artists have sent an open letter to urge John Swinney to restore music and arts funding.

The Independent UK

If the EU learnt the lessons of the Habsburg empire then Brexit might not have happened, says descendant

Exclusive: Hungary’s ambassador to the Vatican Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen spoke to The Independent about his family and the EU on a visit to London to celebrate the life of his relative Otto von Habsburg

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