Music

Arcade Fire have confirmed a few exciting announcements this week, including news around when they will finally return to the UK. The exceptional Canadian indie band recently detailed their upcoming seventh album, Don’t Think About Pink elephant, which will hit streaming services and store shelves from May 9. And, to …

A fresh petition is gathering momentum, suggesting a name change for Nashville International Airport to honour Tennessee’s-own country music legend, Dolly Parton. Previously, a petition was launched by supporters of Donald Trump, proposing the airport be renamed in tribute to the current US President. The petition honouring Dolly Parton has …

Bryan Adams has revealed how lockdown was a ‘lifesaver’ for him and his family, and shared his experience of having half his songs rejected for the musical Pretty Woman. The revelations came in a new podcast from the charity where he’s an ambassador, Help Musicians where he also revealed the …

Dame Judi Dench has been a fixture of stage and screen for more than six decades, with a career that’s ranged from Shakespeare to James Bond. One of Britain’s most celebrated actors, she’s won an Oscar, ten BAFTAs, and a legion of fans with her sharp wit, expressive voice and …

Last year, when Damiano Michieletto’s production of Carmen first appeared at the Royal Opera House, Aigul Akhmetshina’s received great praise for her performance in the title role. This year she has returned even better. This Russian mezzo-soprano has developed into the perfect Carmen. Quite apart from a beautiful voice which is particularly powerful …

Blur enthusiasts have shared which track from the iconic British band’s discography never fails to bring them to tears. Their latest album, The Ballad of Darren, released in 2023, has notably stirred emotions, leading followers to delve deep into their past work for other evocative numbers. Although tunes such as …

The Beatles fans have hailed a pairing of tracks from the iconic band as the “greatest transition of all time”. This accolade relates to when one tune seamlessly flows into the next, a technique that The Beatles perfected in their Abbey Road album. Ever since its 1969 release, Abbey Road …

Queen legend Sir Brian May made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival last night to pay tribute to one of the band’s most famous songs. The legendary guitarist joined Benson Boone on stage as part of the singers performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. This latest appearance comes less than …

Sir Brian May is currently Stateside, having spent some time in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In between the two city stops, the Queen guitar legend flew on a private jet to Palm Springs with 22-year-old Benson Boone. It turns out that the 77-year-old rocker was making a cameo appearance …

He has won a whopping 12 Grammys thanks to his musical talents – but some Sting fans still have no idea how he got his iconic stage name. Sting, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, was the frontman and bassist for The Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. …