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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine keeps asking Slayer to “come out of retirement” for a one-off “Big Four”…

Reached the official New Zealand Top 40 Albums chart last month with Ali (Dead Oceans), his…

Click to enlarge Courtesy of Big Hassle Titus Andronicus. Indie rockers Titus Andronicus have just announced…

“There is no intellectual property in old melodies”, shouts Vik Sohonie to early-goers. It is six…

Kevin Statham/Redferns Dan McCaffertythe original singer of the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, is dead. He…

Do you like music and musical instruments? Then, turn on Christmas melodies and have fun building…

Directory (label) 06 November 2022 (published) 1 d If were a band whose…

Click to enlarge WITH DAVE WERNER’S FAMILY Dave Werner (center, with his band the Chimps) is…

Paul Stanley says his guitarist Jimmy Page “paints with sound”. The KISS co-founder, 70, says the…

Mick Mars, the ax killer of Mötley Crüe, has retired. The 71-year-old co-founding member of ‘Girls,…

The Hollywood Vampires are due to tour the UK next summer. The rock supergroup – which…

Peter Frampton records his 19th studio album. The 72-year-old rock star – who is best known…

Courtesy of Candy Crush Saga Fans have less than 24 hours before they can listen Meghan…

DEAD DAISIES INCREASE THE HEATON THEIR UK WINTER TOURWITH SPECIAL GUESTS FM AND GRAHAM BONNET BAND…

Eminem is in talks to headline Glastonbury 2023. The 49-year-old rapper is set to join The…

ABC Olivia Rodrigue verified name Joy in his “deja vu” breakup anthem – and has now…

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in Liverpool. Graham Norton, 59, made the announcement…

Singer Mothé is from Houston. (Courtesy picture) A look at what’s happening in the music of…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has alleged Ma$e owes him $3m (£2.6m). The rapper, real name Mason Betha,…

Shaun Ryder has announced his first solo exhibition in 11 years. The Happy Mondays and Black…

Superton (label) October 07, 2022 (published) 6am This is a companion album to…

Click to enlarge Angela Ricciardi Angel Olsen will perform at the Factory on Saturday January 28th.…

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the…

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Shakira has opened up about her split from Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique for the first…

GAYLE has canceled her 19-date North American tour so she can learn “how to be an…

UMe Ringo Starthe latest EP from, a collection of four songs titled EP3was released Friday on…

This man dressed as Shrek knows what’s going on. The world is a wonderfully strange place…

Robbie Williams was shocked by his “awkward” time as a DJ in Ibiza. The 48-year-old pop…

Since Bristol’s Clifton Downs hosted Massive attacks triumphant return concert in September 2016, it has become…

Esoteric (label) September 09, 2022 (published) 1 p.m. The Van Der Graaf Generator…

With all the anniversaries being celebrated this year, like the Rolling Stones and Roxy Music’s 60th…

Glen Matlock plays bass on Blondie’s new album. The Sex Pistol replaced bassist Leigh Foxx, who…

When We here, Gilles Peterson’s eclectic jazz and club music program in Cambridgeshire dropped its lineup…

Ellie Goulding was a metaller and “Kerrang! Girl” as a teenager. The “Easy Lover” hitmaker may…

ABC/Eric McCandless; Taylor Hill/Getty Images Ex-MacFleetwood singer/guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was a surprise guest of modern rockers…

Usher enjoyed “indulging” in Las Vegas. The ‘My Boo’ hitmaker announced earlier this week that he…

By Ole Hagen/Redferns Here is to wish a very happy and very rock long birthday Def…

What did you do for your 25e birthday? If the answer involves welcoming some of the…

Affectionately referred to as the “Daughter of the Baltic”, Helsinki is located on a low peninsula…

Sponsor records (label) September 16, 2022 (published) 4h This is The Godfathers’ first…

I HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THE WORLD: blues guitarist from Athens John McDonald has just released…

New Jersey Songwriting Star Jeremy Zucker will head to Tāmaki Makaurau for its first-ever local show,…

Dave Mustaine wasn’t going to let cancer affect his guitar playing after a doctor told him…

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez I’m not going to pretend that making a living as a…

Red grape (label) August 12, 2022 (published) 1 d Calum MacColl is part…

Esoteric (label) August 07, 2022 (published) 8am Keef Hartley was an excellent British…

The rapper “King Matta” is an artist and an artist on the rise! Matthew Alexander Bell,…

ABC In some ways, Hollywood is fantasyland – and after Italian rockers Maneskin learned that firsthand…

Independent (label) October 21, 2022 (published) 2 d Paul K is and has…

Stomu Yamashta was born to be a musician. His father was the director of the Kyoto…

Fifth Harmony celebrated its 10th anniversary. The girl group – consisting of Normani, Ally Brooke, Dinah…

According to research experts from Qurate Research, “Global Content publishing Market 2022 Insights, Size, Sharing, Growth,…

Joni Mitchell delighted the crowd at the Newport Folk Festival when she performed a surprise set…

Madrid’s Mad Cool festival returned earlier this month for five-plus days of music as a sweltering…

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Pearl Jam was forced to cancel a concert in Vienna on Wednesday (20.07.22) after singer Eddie…

A long-awaited album that a prankster has put together a Twitter counting days since last, aotearoa…

Justin Hawkins “loves gay anthems”. The Darkness frontman insists he has no guilty pleasures and isn’t…

After a two-year hiatus Hospitality on the beach is back in the new location of Dehmi,…

HallyuPopFest brought the biggest names in K-Pop, including Exo member Chen, to London this past weekend.…

Dee Snider has retired from music to focus on launching a new career in Hollywood. The…

Ranbir Kapoor plays a quintessential larger-than-life Hindi film hero with action artist Shamshera. Ranbir says he…

Sparks has started working on her next album. The American art rock duo – made up…

ABC News/Frame Grab Jason Derulothe ex-girlfriend of Jena Fruitswith whom he shares a child, publicly accuses…

Calvin Harris has unveiled the star-studded list of artists featured on ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’.…

Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs has completed cancer treatment. The former Oasis guitarist – who was diagnosed with…

Olly Alexander says his character on stage is “weirdier” than he is in everyday life. The…

Noel Gallagher joked that people only came to watch him play Oasis songs during his Glastonbury…

Kalush Orchestra made their Glastonbury and UK debut on Friday (24.06.22). The winners of the 2022…

Click to enlarge harry boston Catch Stllegend aka Chales Purnell at Riverside Time‘Art A’Fair on Thursday…

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for the Met Museum/Vogue If you are a fan of haute couture and…

The British progressive scene of the late 60s and early 70s was incredibly fluid and original.…

Drake has recruited Tristan Thompson to play his best man in the music video for his…

British DJ, producer and drum ‘n’ bass pioneer Goldie joins Zane Lowe live on Apple Music…

Independent (label) October 22, 2021 (published) 8am Good tone comes from mastery. A…

Johnny Depp teams up with close friend Jeff Beck on the upcoming album, ’18’. The Hollywood…

Click to enlarge Courtesy of John Covelli From left to right: Chris Meschede on bass, Nick…

The Foo Fighters celebrate the “monolithic talent” of Taylor Hawkins with two tribute concerts. The drummer…

Elton John has insisted he is in “excellent health” after photos of him in a wheelchair…

Andy Summers says Sting and Stewart Copeland were ready to drop “Every Breath You Take”. The…

Take out Ms. Knipp’s vocals and you’ve got a very talented but pretty stock blues bar…

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Robin Hood Charlie Puth is a singer, songwriter and producer, and as…

It’s easy to get to where singer Pete French got his start. A listen to Leafhound’s…

That’s why we can’t have nice things. We may, however, have music news for May 28,…

The Rolling Stones have today revealed the very special guests who will open the upcoming American…

Photo: Brittany Thornton Homecoming, a music festival hosted by The National, performed here at Cincinnati’s Smale…

Mick Jagger ‘misses’ working with Charlie Watts The 78-year-old music legend shot to fame alongside the…

Mark Owen’s new solo record features his daughters. The 50-year-old Take That star has daughters Willow,…

King B might be an entrepreneur, creative director, brand builder, screenwriter, actor, but he’s best known…

Aotearoa’s hordes of heavy music lovers will show up in force when California Skeletal remainss will…

Derek Holt and Richard Jones are the founding members of the Climax Blues Band and their…

I get a lot of bands and artists asking me to review their new album/single/video and…

A fan gave birth at Metallica’s concert in Brazil this weekend. Pregnant tattoo artist Joice M.…

Rhinoceros white snake just released a new best-of compilation titled Whitesnake’s Greatest Hitsfeaturing remixed and remastered…

Drake has reached a major new deal with bosses at Universal Music Group (UMG). During a…

The Sex Pistols are re-releasing “God Save The Queen” in time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.…

I saw Brave Rival live three times and each time I came away a little more…

Travis Scott has booked his first big gigs since 10 people were killed at his Astroworld…

From the earliest days of Family, Roger Chapman has always been the UK’s most unique and…

Michael Tran/FilmMagic Heartit is Anne Wilson releases his new solo album, fierce happiness, this Friday, but…

The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney “didn’t even realize” he had cut his finger. The 42-year-old drummer…

Sir Elton John is said to be working on new music during his latest tour. The…

Sting’s stage name started out as a “joke”. The 70-year-old rock star – whose real name…

Johnny Marr “hit” immediately with John Frusciante. The Smiths star was invited by the Red Hot…

We have a CD and a pair of tickets to any of Alec Benjamin’s UK shows…

Jimmy Page has explained why he refused to be on Ozzy Osbourne’s new album. The Led…

Ghostlight Records has announced musical theater virtuoso Joe Iconis’ new recording, a sprawling new 44-track album,…

Johnny Winter was a unique Bluesman and his speed and power practically defined Texas Blues/Rock. He…

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has revealed his daughter uses her Grammy as a shovel…

Jon Batiste won five awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. The 35-year-old musician was the…

Pusha-T and Pharrell Williams watched “Joker” for musical inspiration. The ‘If You Know You’ hitmaker called…

For much of the public attending Paul Weller’s concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on Tuesday,…

The Bistro Awards have been rewarding, encouraging, nurturing and educating cabaret, jazz and comedy artists for…

“Hello London! – we’ve been waiting for a long time to say that! These were the…

Click to enlarge Screenshot Yves Tumor will give a show in Saint-Louis on March 25. In…

REST IN PEACE: The founding director of the UGA Music Business program and successful songwriter Bruce…

Britney Spears plans to work on her first new music in six years. Now that she’s…