In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

[ad_1] From the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost…

2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated albums

[ad_1] From pop-reggaeton to broody rock via the return of some golden oldies, here’s what we’re most looking forward to listening to next year. ADVERTISEMENT The year is coming to…

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ album cover case revived by court

[ad_1] A federal court has revived the lawsuit against Nirvana over their ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover. The baby depicted in the image is once again suing the legendary rock…

Red Moons, Guts and Diamonds: Here are the best albums of 2023

[ad_1] These are our favourite records of the year. How many have you heard? ADVERTISEMENT 2023 has spoiled us for choice when it comes to music output.  Whether it’s the…

Compilation glory: 40 years of ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’

[ad_1] It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week… ADVERTISEMENT The UK’s Now That’s What I Call Music series was launched on 28 November…

Highway to Hooch: AC/DC launch limited edition whiskey

[ad_1] The band joins the likes of Motörhead, The Flaming Lips, and Bob Dylan in getting their very own whiskey… ADVERTISEMENT Legendary rock outfit AC/DC have launched a new limited…

Culture Re-View: 53 years after his death, Jimi Hendrix’s best riffs

[ad_1] On this day in 1970, one of the biggest names is added to the infamous “27 Club”. The club is an urban legend for the coincidental demise of many…

The Rolling Stones unveil star-studded rollcall for new album

[ad_1] The band’s 24th album, out next month, features an impressive line-up of collaborators… The new Rolling Stones album is coming… ADVERTISEMENT It’s a momentous occasion, as there hasn’t been…

Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies aged 56

[ad_1] Smash Mouth achieved international stardom through their catchy tunes, energetic performances, and with a little help from an unlikely source – an animated green ogre named Shrek. Steve Harwell,…

International Strange Music Day: 7 genres you’ve never heard of

[ad_1] In honour of International Strange Music Day, here’s a list of 7 niche genres to explore. But how many of them have you heard of? Today (24 August) marks International…