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Swedish prog metal band Katatonia have announced a European tour for March and April 2027, continuing the promotion of their 2025 album *Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State*. The tour’s 14 shows span central Europe and end in Sweden, but include no UK dates. The run starts…
At the 1996 Brit Awards, Jarvis Cocker interrupted Michael Jackson’s performance of “Earth Song”, mocking the singer’s staged, messianic presentation. Jackson’s team accused Cocker of assaulting child performers, but the charges were dropped after footage showed he had not done so. The incident became a celebrated act of…
Fall Out Boy have created a fictional, deserted shopping mall called Twilight Town Mall, gradually revealing its shops and details through their website and social media. The project has prompted speculation about what the band may be preparing, while building a nostalgic setting around the forthcoming reveal. The…
Stewart Copeland and Phil Collins both praise Ringo Starr as one of the greatest drummers, crediting his ability to serve a song rather than draw attention to himself. Their recognition matters because Starr’s restrained, inventive playing helped shape The Beatles’ sound, even though his contribution was often overlooked.…
The article revisits three 1950s songs it considers underappreciated: “Sh-Boom” by The Chords, “Earth Angel” by The Penguins and “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong. It argues that their harmonies, vocals and distinctive arrangements remain enjoyable and influential. The piece praises “Sh-Boom” for its buoyant rhythm…
London art-pop quintet 1000 Rabbits have released their new single, ‘Stupid Boy’, through young. The track marks a shift after their debut EP, ‘Are We Friends Yet?’, and reflects the creative energy the band developed during a summer of festivals and touring. Built around bass synthesiser and River’s…
Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote ‘Daniel’ in a single day, with John composing the music after Taupin brought him the lyrics. The song’s original final verse was cut for length, leaving its story of two brothers parting more ambiguous; the missing words explicitly linked Daniel’s departure to…
ZETRA have begun a new chapter by revealing their faces without their usual make-up and releasing “Adrena”. The track marks their first new music since the 2025 EP “Believe” and draws on 1990s alternative rock while retaining the duo’s otherworldly sound. The article describes the change in image…
Apple is adding Selfie Sing to Apple Music, letting users record themselves singing along to songs with lyrics scrolling on screen. The feature builds on Apple Music’s Sing karaoke function and offers a way to make and share karaoke videos without switching to another app. Selfie Sing is…
Cult Of Luna have released “Sadness Will Reign”, a new single featuring Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. The collaboration pairs his growl with singer and guitarist Johannes Persson’s over five minutes of heavy riffing, and arrives as the Swedish band build towards their next studio album. “In The Shadow…