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Heroes and Villains of 2024: Music's Dizzying Highs and Tragic Lows
From Charli XCX setting trends to Dave Grohl shocking fans, 2024 proved unforgettable. Here’s a look at who reigned and who fell short in the music world.
Left of the Dial 2024: 10 vital new artists we saw at the showcase festival
There’s buckets of fun and unconventional frolics to be had at Left of the Dial, but the onus is firmly on showcasing new alternative artists you need to know, or will be kicking yourself that you didn’t know sooner.
How John Mayall lost his priceless blues records in a 1979 fire
John Mayall’s Hollywood home burned down in 1979, taking with it a treasure trove of rare blues records and live tapes. We wade through the story of a profound loss to blues history.
Ride take whynow through their 10 essential shoegaze albums.
As shoegaze enjoys a resurgence, Ride take whynow through 10 albums that shaped the genre, featuring classics by My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, and more.
The UK's best rap-rock fusions: 8 artists redefining the sound of rebellion.
Rock and rap are colliding in the UK like never before. These 8 artists are fusing the genres with fresh, experimental sounds.
When Axl Rose sparked a Guns N' Roses riot in 1991: 'Thanks to the lame-ass security, I'm going home!'
The 1991 Riverport Riot, when Guns N' Roses unleashed chaos on St. Louis, proved that rock and roll is more than just music—it's a way of life.
10 iconic Tiny Desk concerts that redefined live music
These top 10 Tiny Desk gigs reveal the true essence of live music, with artists like Sting, T-Pain, Wu-Tang Clan and Jorja Smith delivering some of their most memorable performances.
Ziggy's Last Stand | Reliving Bowie’s iconic farewell performance at the Hammersmith Odeon
In an unforgettable night at Hammersmith Odeon, David Bowie stunned fans by retiring Ziggy Stardust with a dramatic announcement, leaving the crowd in shock and reshaping rock history.
Muswell Hillbillies: Ray Davies and The Kink's elegy for a working-class London in decline is today's election anthem
Ray Davies' songwriting in Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks is a bittersweet love letter to a disappearing London and a powerful elegy for British working-class culture.
Unveiling O and the London locations that shaped their music
Experience the highs and lows of O's musical journey through London's iconic studios, venues, and bus routes.
Glastonbury 2024 | Nine wondrous Worthy Farm moments
Glastonbury 2024 is officially over. And whilst we may have packed up our tents for this year’s scintillating occasion – and headed for a very long sleep indeed – it’s fair to say many moments will live long in the memory. Here’s nine of our favourite aspects of this year’s Worthy Farm get-together.
Kurt Cobain's near-fatal overdose after Nirvana's iconic SNL performance - a night of triumph and tragedy
On the night Nirvana soared to fame on 'SNL,' Kurt Cobain faced a near-fatal overdose, revealing the dark side of his stardom and the internal battles he fought.
Glastonbury 2024: Your Complete Festival Guide
Our detailed guide covering headliners, full lineup, ticket info, and travel advice. Print this out and give it to your mates.
‘Sometimes we feel like throwing in the towel’ | Mackenzy Mackay gives us a track-by-track breakdown of Life, Love & Upsets
From ‘Every Last Detail’ to ‘Home’, singer-songwriter Mackenzy Mackay shares a track-by-track breakdown of his latest EP, ‘Life, Love & Upsets’.
Glastonbury: The Festival and Its People | A visual journey through time
Liam Bailey's photographs capture the festival's evolution and its diverse, energetic crowd from the early '90s to today.
Top 10 Ambient albums to elevate your listening experience
Explore the ethereal world of ambient music with our top 10 album picks, from Brian Eno’s classics to Tim Hecker’s modern masterpieces. Perfect for deep relaxation and introspection.
A beginner’s guide to Nick Cave | The master of melancholic majesty
Nick Cave's career spans four decades of dark, poetic storytelling. Here we guide you through his essential albums, significant connections to the UK, and evolution from gothic rock to poignant piano ballads.
Sex, Drugs, and Roquairol | David Bowie and the haunting influence of German Expressionism on Heroes
David Bowie's encounter with German Expressionist art in Berlin shaped the legendary Heroes album cover, reflecting his journey from self-destruction to artistic reinvention.
From anarchy to innovation | Lip Filler share track-by-track breakdown of new EP Witchescrew
From ‘Carling’ to ‘Limelite’, Lip Filler shares the stories behind their latest tracks.
AI will change music production, but not in the way you think
Metro Boomin’s new diss track, created with AI, highlights the transformative potential of AI in music production. Discover how this technology is reshaping the industry.
Why Sinead O’Connor called her hit-maker Prince a “devil”
Never one to hold her tongue, Sinead O'Connor referred to Prince as a “devil” in her 2021 memoir Rememberings.
10 must-see artists at The Great Escape 2024
Dive into the UK's leading music showcase with our top 10 artist picks, set to transform Brighton into a vibrant festival hotspot.
How ABBA - and a ‘sex club’ - had a part to play in Led Zeppelin’s final album
Led Zeppelin and ABBA share more in common than you’d expect. For starters, they were both two of, if not the most commercially successful, s...
When Lou Reed 'wept' after meeting Nick Cave in a Los Angeles studio
To elicit an emotional reaction from his fans is Nick Cave’s bread and butter. But to witness a similar response from one of his idols, Lou Reed, was humbling.
Why John Lydon denounced the British Invasion phenomenon as 'piss-poor'
The global pop culture phenomenon ignited by Beatlemania didn’t enamour The Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, calling the ideology of the British Invasion “awful”.
John Bonham’s five greatest Led Zeppelin drum tracks
If there was a census of which rock drummer your favourite musicians believed was the greatest, most influential sticksman of all time, there would...
Record Store Day 2024: The best exclusive releases from Bowie to The Beatles
With Kate Bush at the helm, Record Store Day 2024 is set to dazzle vinyl enthusiasts with limited editions from legendary artists on April 20th.
The night the Rolling Stones rocked Blackpool into chaos and got banned from the city for almost 50 years
In 1964, the Rolling Stones sparked a notorious riot in Blackpool, leading to a near half-century performance ban and defining their rebellious legacy.
Keith Richards' Sleepy Genius | How a dream led to 'Satisfaction', The Rolling Stones' first US No.1 hit
It's arguably The Rolling Stones’ most iconic song, and almost indisputably their most important, but the making of the track was actually one of p...
