Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.
For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.
Six influential rock bands formed in 1967, a year the article argues deserves attention alongside the more prolific year of 1968. Their later music helped shape several strands of rock, from British blues and progressive rock to horn-led pop rock. Fleetwood Mac began as a British blues group,…
The article says Maynard James Keenan was challenged to become Tool’s singer after he criticised the band’s music. The dare prompted him to audition, leading to a role that helped shape the group’s distinctive sound. Keenan recalled that he was “being critical about things” when someone effectively told…
Photographer Tom Pallant will present a free exhibition in London showcasing YUNGBLUD’s ‘IDOLS’ era. The show, organised by Behind The Gallery, runs from 20 to 22 November and offers UK fans a chance to see the project through images captured by the artist’s longtime photographer. The exhibition is…
Belfast-based songwriter McGrath has released “The Parrot”, a single drawing on his experiences playing football as a young person. Its video was filmed on pitches connected to Forze, a Belfast organisation whose games and walks with friends gave him a place to talk openly and stay active. McGrath’s…
Korn opened their first proper UK tour in more than a decade with a show at Leeds Direct Arena on 26 October 2026. The review describes a high-energy return, with the band drawing a strong response from fans and support from Youth Code and Architects. Youth Code brought…
Paddington: The Musical has extended its West End run until at least 25 June 2028, with producers citing “unprecedented demand”. The extension follows the show’s success at this year’s Olivier Awards, where it won seven prizes, matching the record for the most awards won by a musical. The…
The article picks three 1970s one-hit wonders as songs suited to singing in the shower, where listeners can enjoy performing without feeling judged. It argues that memorable choruses make these tracks especially fun to sing. The songs are Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling”, Morris Albert’s “Feelings” and…
Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande says the band are making their forthcoming eighth album with a focus on music they feel proud of, rather than commercial prospects or predicting what fans will like. His comments suggest the group are aiming for an honest, experimental direction as they work on…
Adam and the Ants’ ‘Stand and Deliver’ and The Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ shared the UK’s longest run at number one in 1981, each spending five consecutive weeks at the top. Their success reflected the rise of new wave and synthpop as the single regained prominence.…
North West London songwriter Essence Martins has released her new EP, *It All Comes To End*, a personal collection that continues her practice of using music to explore her life and feelings. The title reflects a lesson she is trying to put into practice: that life’s experiences come…