Culture news EU musicians are being exploited by US streamer contracts Despite EU laws protecting author copyrights, many EU songwriters are facing exploitative US contracts from streaming giants. 08/11/2022
Culture news Stop the music! The longest delays between albums British duo Everything But The Girl are back with their first album in 24 years. It's one of the longer waits between albums, but will that mean good things for the 90s legends? 04/11/2022
Culture news How have lyrics been used against artists in court? Musicians and record labels are calling on US courts to stop using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings. The problem goes beyond the US. 03/11/2022
Culture news Elbow lead singer intervenes in Manchester gentrification row Night and Day Cafe has been playing live music for over 30 years but the party may soon be over. 02/11/2022
Culture news Former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer dies aged 63 The world of music has been paying tribute to D.H Peligro who has died of a head injury after a suspected accidental fall. 31/10/2022
Culture news The conspiracy theory in Taylor Swift's Midnights release The artist's 10th album has broken with her trend of surprise releases, but her fandom wouldn't let this be a straightforward album build-up. 21/10/2022
Culture news Singer Joyce Sims dies aged 63 The singer had a career which spanned decades and had multiple top chart hits on both sides of the Atlantic. 17/10/2022
Culture news Haitian singer Mikaben dies at Paris concert aged 41 The musician leaves behind two children and his wife, Vanessa, who is pregnant. 17/10/2022
Culture news Animal Collective cancel tour because of "the economic reality" Animal Collective are just the latest high-profile artist to pull a tour post-Covid because of spiralling inflation. 12/10/2022
Culture news Military leader wants K-pop band BTS to do military service The group went on hiatus in June, prompting speculation South Korea's policy of compulsory military service was to blame. 10/10/2022
Culture news How did Beyoncé become the biggest deal in music? A Beyoncé releases ‘Renaissance’, we take a look at the bold career moves that have put the queen of pop on her thrown. 01/08/2022
Culture news Who got nominated for the Mercury Prize album of the year? The nominations are out for one of British music's most prestigious awards featuring Wet Leg, Little Simz, Self Esteem and even Harry Styles 28/07/2022
Culture news Joni Mitchell returns after twenty years - but why has she been away? The celebrated singer-songwriter is back on stage, but why has she been away? 26/07/2022
Culture news Would a 'touring tsar' help UK bands get EU gigs after Brexit? A new report has stressed the damage that Brexit has done to UK musicians' ability to tour their acts in the EU. 22/07/2022
Culture news Eilish, McCartney set to be Glastonbury's youngest, oldest performers Billie Eilish headlines at 20 and Paul McCartney does it at 80, but who else has made history on the Glastonbury stage? 24/06/2022
Culture news 'The world's gone mad': Kate Bush on 'Stranger Things' chart revival The singer has her first US top 10 ever thanks to the hit Netflix show 'Stranger Things,' but how does she feel about it? 22/06/2022
Culture news Everything you need to know about Paul McCartney on his 80th birthday The singer has won an Oscar, a Grammy and received a knighthood, but what's next in his 8th decade? 17/06/2022
Culture news Why has Lizzo rereleased her latest song? After backlash online Lizzo rereleased her single 'GRRRLS' from upcoming album 'Special,' but what got fans so annoyed? 14/06/2022
Climate Billie Eilish wants you to become an imperfect climate activist Engaging chats on plant-based food, sustainable fashion and community-building kicked off the star’s multi-day event at London’s O2 arena. 11/06/2022
Culture news George Harrison's wife to release poems about the Beatles guitarist Philanthropist and producer Olivia Harrison has decided to pen 20 poems about the deceased band member in a new book released later this year. 21/04/2022