Contemporary music

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

25/10/2024

Culture news

Miley Cyrus is being sued for allegedly copying a Bruno Mars song

The lawsuit claims that her Grammy-winning hit copies lyrical and melodic elements from Bruno Mars' 2013 song 'When I Was Your Man'.

17/09/2024

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Brussels Design September, mind-melting body horror 'The Substance', wine in Budapest and 'Emily in Paris' - here's what to look out for in Europe this week.

13/09/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts

Beyoncé has made history as the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s Top Country album charts with her #1 album ‘Cowboy Carter’.

10/04/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé's country album 'Cowboy Carter': Euronews Culture's verdict

Queen B's 8th album has dropped - and two members of the Euronews Culture team share their verdict.

29/03/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé is back with 'Cowboy Carter' - and her longest tracklist yet

Queen B's 8th album drops tomorrow - and we now know the tracklist. Here's everything you need to know.

28/03/2024

Culture news

Here's everything we know about Beyoncé's upcoming 'Act II' album

The megastar unveiled her follow up to 2022's "Renaissance" through an unexpected Super Bowl commercial - and now, we have a release date.

12/02/2024

Culture news

Rated and Ranked! The best European albums of the 21st century

We can sense the nods of agreement and hear the rumbling of discontent, but Euronews Culture stands by its much fought over selection. How many have you listened to? Do let us know your choices @euronewsculture #euronewsculture

27/06/2023

Culture news

Kylie Minogue seals pop comeback as 'Padam Padam's becomes record hit

The catchy bop is topping charts worldwide and introducing Gen Z to the musical icon thanks to the track's TikTok popularity

03/06/2023

Culture news

'Kyiv Eternal': Ukrainian artist preserves city's sound in new album

"It’s a way of remembering the city. It's also about hope for our future." Heinali's new album features field recordings from Kyiv before the war.

24/02/2023

Culture news

Jean-Michel Jarre releases his 22nd album, ‘Oxymore’

Jean-Michel Jarre, the septuagenarian electronic music pioneer who’s sold over 85 million records, is back.

27/10/2022

Culture news

Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

19/08/2022

Culture news

Queen Bey: Beyoncé shatters yet another record

With new song ‘Break My Soul,’ Beyoncé has become the first woman in history to have 20 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist and 10 on the chart as a member of a group.

12/07/2022

Culture news

New David Bowie Barbie doll celebrates 50 years of Hunky Dory

The creators of Barbie have released a new David Bowie-inspired doll to mark the 50th anniversary of the Hunky Dory album. But is this the first time the music legend has been honoured by Barbie?

01/07/2022

Scenes

The female rap group inspiring young women across India

In partnership with Media City

"Rapping gives me confidence. Rapping gives me a feeling of liberty and empowerment. It's my way of survival."

23/05/2022

Cult

InClassica live: Taverna plays piano concerto 'From My Bookshelf'

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Alessandro Taverna and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexei Shor’s “From my Bookshelf” and a Tchaikovsky's symphony as part of the InClassica music festival in Dubai.

19/05/2022

Culture news

Eurovision: Who are the five hot favourites?

The bookmakers have shortened the odds on five very different acts which are predicted to do well in Torino.

13/05/2022

Culture news

Eurovision versus Intervision: the Cold War song contest

Meet the last winner of the Intervision Song Contest, the Eastern Bloc rival to Eurovision which ran from 1977 to 1980.

12/05/2022

Culture news

A Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury statue unveiled by fans in Korea

One fan's dream of building a life-size statue of the Queen singer has become a reality after an eight year campaign.

21/04/2022

Culture news

Touts les hits! French songs that made it big in Britain

The 1970s and 1980s were the peak of French musical crossovers into mainstream British music but there hasn't been a hit in a while.

20/04/2022