Music

A popular song by Neil Young that ultimately “became a bore” to him once led to a complaint from another legendary musician. Five years after its release, the rock star reflected on his only US number one single, a track that “positively derailed” the Buffalo Springfield icon. Set to headline …

Paul McCartney has named his three favourite albums that were not made by him. The Beatles legend said in a Q and A on his website that the music invokes “sweet memories”. Paul was asked by a fan called Alex on Facebook: “My partner and I have recently been discussing …

The word legend is bandied about a lot. But where Diana Ross is concerned, the term is more than justified. There was something almost unreal about watching her on stage last night, during her show at Manchester’s Co-op Live. When someone’s songs are so iconic, it can be hard to wrap …

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi told the crowds “I’m back baby”, as he played a surprise set, two years after a performance at the festival during which he struggled to manage his Tourette syndrome symptoms. He told fans: “It’s so good to be back. I’m not going to say much up …

Live Aid. A global jukebox staged on two continents, and watched by two billion people, remains the biggest gig in the history of rock and pop. To celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary, we have produced Live Aid as it happened – minute-by-minute, song-by-song – onstage, and the tense drama played …

Coldplay enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the band’s colossal Music of the Spheres tour, set to kick off in just a matter of weeks. The group, led by Chris Martin, will be gracing the UK with 12 massive stadium performances throughout August and September. And, not only will they be …

Country music star Zach Bryan is gearing up for a scorcher of a weekend. The Revival, Oklahoma Smokeshow, Pink Skies and Sun To Me singer will be playing BST Hyde Park on two consecutive nights this weekend, as he helps open the annual festival. The 29-year-old star will be playing …

Ahead of Rod Stewart’s highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury Festival, the legendary rocker has unveiled a giant boombox-shaped toilet. The Maggie May star co-designed the installation, Boombox Bog, with the international nonprofit WaterAid to promote awareness of clean water and sanitation needs globally. The toilet sits behind the tape deck …

Glastonbury hasn’t even kicked off yet, but there are no doubt countless fans who didn’t even get a chance to buy a ticket. And – unfortunately for those who missed out – the line-up is exceptional. With such icons as The 1975, Rod Stewart, Olivia Rodrigo, Raye, Neil Young, Biffy …

As December Falls are ready to take their journey to the next level (Image: SUPPLIED) As December Falls are gearing up for a huge year. After the success of their chart-topping album Join The Club, the band appeared at Slam Dunk Festival, 2000 Trees as well as Full Force Festival …