Topic: Music

Music news, from stadium-filling icons to the artists shaping the charts this week, covering new releases, reissues and the interviews and anniversaries that put a record's story in context. It ranges across genres and eras, so a look back at how a soul classic or disco anthem came together sits alongside coverage of what's charting or making headlines right now.

Beyond the music itself, this is where the people and decisions behind it get examined: why a band turned down a big break, how a songwriter settled on a lyric overnight, or what a veteran musician makes of the industry and the world today. There's also room for the wider culture around music, from touring and nightlife to the health and social benefits some readers get from it.

Taken together, it's a mix of nostalgia and the present tense, useful for anyone who wants to understand not just what's playing now but the stories and decisions that shaped the music they already know.

  • Introducing the Kith for Salomon XT-EVO

    Kith and Salomon have announced the release of the brand-new XT-EVO, a fresh sneaker debuting alongside the label’s &Kin Fall 2026 fall collection. The shoe introduces a racing-inspired upper built from liquid mesh and breathable mesh, engineered for both performance and visual impact. That upper sits on top of Salomon’s… The post Introducing the Kith…

  • Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled debut album

    Elastica will reissue an expanded deluxe edition of its 1995 self-titled debut album on 2 October through Rough Trade Records. The release marks the Britpop band’s first major activity since a 2017 remaster and revisits an album that topped the UK chart, helped define its era and remains influential three decades later. The 2LP edition…

  • Electric Callboy ‘TANZNEID’ | The Album Story

    Electric Callboy describe how the success of their 2022 album ‘TEKKNO’ and their increasingly elaborate live shows led into the creation of ‘TANZNEID’. The band say the record reflects an intense, emotional and creatively free two-year period, while their carefully rehearsed costume changes and fitness regime underline the scale of their current touring operation. Rather…

  • Ritchie Blackmore joins Deep Purple for Smoke on the Water

    Ritchie Blackmore reunited with Deep Purple onstage at Jones Beach in New York, joining the band for ‘Smoke on the Water’ during its encore. It was his first performance with the group since November 1993, ending a 33-year estrangement that had appeared unlikely to be resolved and delighting fans of the founding guitarist. Singer Ian…

  • Whitney Leavitt Returning To Broadway In ‘Just In Time’

    Whitney Leavitt will return to Broadway in the Bobby Darin bio-musical Just in Time, taking over the role of singer Sandra Dee for a six-week limited run. The casting is significant because producers will hope her proven ability to attract audiences, demonstrated during her recent appearance in Chicago, boosts ticket sales over the lucrative Christmas…

  • Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed

    Burgas has been confirmed as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, marking the first time Bulgaria will stage the event. The decision follows Bulgarian singer Dara’s victory in the 2026 contest with ‘Bangaranga’, and gives the Black Sea city an international platform to showcase its cultural scene and tourism appeal. The contest…

  • Watch: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Joined By THE ROLLING STONES’ RONNIE WOOD At European Tour Kick-Off

    Hollywood Vampires began their first tour in more than three years with a London show at The O2 Arena, joined late in the set by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The appearance added a high-profile guest moment to the band’s European return, which brings together Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Tommy Henriksen. Their…

  • Bawo Links With Scorcher, Jme On New Single ‘Shelloff’

    Bawo has released ‘Shelloff’, a new single featuring Scorcher and Jme, ahead of his forthcoming EP ‘Surf’s Up’. The collaboration draws on the energy and competitive spirit of classic grime radio sets, bringing together three respected MCs for relatively rare guest appearances from Scorcher and Jme. The EP is due on 25 September via Bawo’s…

  • Luke Combs Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates in North America

    A new leg of Combs’ “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” kicks off in April 2027. Luke Combs Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates in North America Scoop Harrison

  • Stars watch eclipse as Hollywood diversity progress stalls

    Celebrities including Antonio Banderas, Paz Vega and Queen guitarist Brian May were among the high-profile figures who marked the total solar eclipse visible from Spain on 12 August. The event, Spain’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century, drew large crowds to areas with the clearest views; many attendees and public figures shared…