The Kooks have announced a run of outdoor UK shows for summer 2026, celebrating 20 years since their debut album Inside In/Inside Out. The record, which included the hits ‘Naïve’, ‘She Moves In Her ...

Some bands just aren’t cut out to enjoy the longevity that others do. There have been countless instances where influential outfits have burned so brightly but then lost their beguiling effervescence ...

The late Tina Turner is a musical icon. Famed for ubiquitous 1980s hits such as ‘The Best’, years before she climbed to the top of the charts in the MTV era, she first found fame as part of the duo ...

Every fan dreams of their favourite band getting back together and giving it a final shot before heading off into the sunset once and for all. This summer, many rock lovers were satiated when against ...

The Police were one of the most successful bands of their time, bursting onto the scene with a refreshing blend of reggae and new wave. However, after the success of early hits such as 1978’s ‘Roxanne ...

Woodstock 1969 is a hallowed moment in time. While those who were there – from participating artists such as Grace Slick to the fans – remember it in more sobering, nuanced terms than being the ...

The effect that word of mouth has had on music has been immeasurable. From contemporary acts such as Arctic Monkeys creating a buzz through this simple conduit to The Beatles creating a stir in ...

Melody’s Echo Chamber has returned with a new single, ‘Daisy’, a collaboration with El Michels Affair. Written with Leon Michels, known for his work with Clairo, Olivia Dean, Kali Uchis and Norah ...

Sigrid has announced her third album There’s Always More That I Could Say, out 24th October, and released new single ‘Fort Knox’, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. Written in Bergen ...

As a result of my overall unhappiness with your plans for James Bond, a film character I have enjoyed for some years now, I must inform you that I plan to boycott the new film Casino Royale, and any ...

With their 12 th studio album, UK Grim, out today, Sleaford Mods speak to Elizabeth Aubrey about the state of this country’s government, moving on from their row with Idles, and why they’re “a real ...

Amid a weekend of truly historic live occasions – Oasis’ first reunion show after a 16 year-long absence, and Black Sabbath’s emotional farewell in their Birmingham hometown – you’d almost be forgiven ...