R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe gives update on debut solo album: “It’s taken longer than I wanted”
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe has given an update on his debut solo album, admitting that it has “taken longer than I wanted”. The singer has only released a handful of songs under his own name since his former band split amicably in 2011, including ‘I Played The Fool’...
Self Esteem on pivot to acting: “I’ve been rock-bottom depressed because of music”
Self Esteem has opened up about her recent pivot to acting, explaining that she has been “rock-bottom depressed because of music”. The artist, real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor, released her third studio album ‘A Complicated Woman’ last year, an ambitious record that she later brought to life via...
The Pretty Reckless announce new album ‘Dear God’ with thrashy single ‘When I Wake Up’ and details of 2026 UK, European and North American tour
The Pretty Reckless have announced their new album ‘Dear God’ with the thrashy lead single ‘When I Wake Up’ – listen below. The New York band, led by Taylor Momsen, will release their fifth studio album via Fearless Records on June 26 and you can pre-order your copy here. Advertisement The record...
Live Nation antitrust trial to resume after over 30 US states reject settlement
The antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation is set to resume after more than 30 US states refused to sign up to a settlement agreement. In the case, the Department of Justice is accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of abusing their power in the live...
Neil Young is back in the studio writing songs about “the worst president in the history of our country”
Neil Young is channeling his anger at the Trump administration into a new album as he has revealed he is currently in the studio. READ MORE: Neil Young live at Glastonbury 2025: a no frills set that proves that sometimes, the old ways are the best...
UK artists invited to apply for “seriously game-changing” £125k fund to beat “the cost of touring crisis”
Artists from across the UK are invited to apply for part of £125,000 worth of funding to help tackle “the cost of touring crisis” and get them on the road. After the recent news that 30 grassroots venues were lost forever between July 2024...
On “Irmãos,” TchiTchi Turns Family History Into a Global Sound
With “Irmãos,” TchiTchi leans into the cultural roots that shape his music. The young artist, born in Oslo and currently based in the United States, brings his Portuguese heritage into focus on a song built around loyalty, memory, and family ties. Performed entirely in...
Fearne Cotton recalls “shame” after hearing “horrible news” of ex-partner Ian Watkins’ sex crimes
Fearne Cotton has reflected on the “shame” she experienced after learning of her ex-partner Ian Watkins’ child sex crimes. The TV and radio presenter dated the former Lostprophets frontman for a period in 2005, while she was working on BBC Radio 1 as well as Top Of The Pops. Advertisement In 2013, Watkins...
Anushka Talks New Debut Single, Learning Production, and Finding Her Voice as a Young Independent Artist
At just 16 years old, independent pop artist Anushka is already taking her first major step into the music world with the release of her debut single, “My Valentine.” Written, composed, and produced entirely by the young artist herself, the track introduces a voice...Recent Posts
The Pretty Reckless announce new album ‘Dear God’ with thrashy single ‘When I Wake Up’ and details of 2026 UK, European and North American tour
Live Nation antitrust trial to resume after over 30 US states reject settlement
Neil Young is back in the studio writing songs about “the worst president in the history of our country”
UK artists invited to apply for “seriously game-changing” £125k fund to beat “the cost of touring crisis”
On “Irmãos,” TchiTchi Turns Family History Into a Global Sound