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.

  • The Maccabees Soar At Brighton’s On The Beach Festival

    The Maccabees headlined Brighton’s On The Beach festival, leading a large seaside bill that also featured Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Brighton band Lime Garden. The performance marked a notable homecoming for the reunited indie band, who have strong early ties to the city, and reinforced the festival’s growing place…

  • 4 Songs From the 1980s That Made You Want To Live in New York City

    Singer Stevie Nicks shot in Los Angeles, California in 1982. (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images) If you didn’t already live in New York City in the 1980s, these iconic rock and pop songs made you wish you did. The post 4 Songs From the 1980s That Made You Want To Live in New…

  • The 1970 song Elton John wanted to play forever: “Better every time”

    The article discusses a song from 1970 that Elton John reportedly said he could play indefinitely because it improved with every performance. It presents the track as an enduring source of creative enjoyment for John, illustrating his admiration for music that continues to reveal new qualities over time. Only the article’s title and site navigation…

  • ‘The Odyssey’ illegally viewed more than three million times on X

    A pirated version of “The Odyssey” has reportedly been viewed illegally more than three million times on the social media platform X, highlighting the scale of film piracy occurring on the platform. The figure underscores growing concerns about how easily copyrighted content can spread unchecked on X, raising questions about the platform’s enforcement of copyright…

  • Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template

    Filipino artist Elmer Saflor, creator of the viral 2017 “Running Away Balloon” comic, has filed a lawsuit against Memes Apps LLC, which runs the AI-powered platforms Memes.ai and Memes AI Studio, alleging copyright infringement. Saflor claims the company sells paid subscriptions to an ad-generation tool that reproduces his comic as a template without permission, and…

  • Let’s go – curtain up on Disney’s Frozen The Musical at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre

    Disney’s Frozen The Musical has opened at Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre, bringing a local stage production of the popular Disney story to audiences in the town. The opening matters as it gives regional theatre-goers the chance to see a live adaptation of a major family franchise at a community venue. The article’s available text provides no…

  • Cartel Announce New Album ‘Learning How To Cope’, First In 13 Years

    Cartel have announced their sixth studio album, ‘Learning How To Cope’, marking their first full-length release in 13 years. The record arrives via Field Day Records and sees the band returning with the introspective, community-focused ethos that has long defined their sound, according to frontman Will Pugh. The album is due out on 18 September…

  • National Portrait Gallery acquires Charli xcx image as new album tops chart

    The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a 2023 portrait of Charli xcx by photographer Harley Weir, adding the pop star to its collection as her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, sat at No 1 in the UK’s midweek chart. Senior curator Brandei Estes described Charli as “one of the defining cultural figures of her generation”,…

  • 3 One-Hit Wonders From 1971 That 70s Kids Will Never Forget

    American Songwriter’s “The List” series highlights three one-hit wonders from 1971 that remain vividly remembered by those who grew up in the 1970s, celebrating tracks that captured a distinct moment in popular music. The piece reflects on how music from formative years leaves a lasting impression, using these three songs as examples of tunes still…

  • Watch Bruce Springsteen rock up for surprise appearance with Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden

    Bruce Springsteen made a surprise guest appearance alongside Bon Jovi during what was billed as the band’s final show at Madison Square Garden in New York. The unannounced cameo delighted fans in attendance and quickly circulated online, with footage of the moment being shared widely among music fans and outlets covering the event. The appearance…