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Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre

Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind.

07/04/2023

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Bowie's lightning bolt: New exhibition on rock's most iconic image

Watch that man! Name a more iconic duo than David Bowie and lightning bolts. This new London exhibition traces the story of the famous album cover behind 'Aladdin Sane'.

06/04/2023

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Stromae cancels sold-out shows over health issues

Belgian pop star Stromae has announced the cancellation of 14 sold-out European tour dates due to health reasons.

05/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On the anniversary of his death, we remind ourselves of the best songs Nirvana's Kurt Cobain wrote.

05/04/2023

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How has BTS' Jimin made music history?

K-pop supergroup's star continues to rise despite their hiatus, with Jimin's hit single 'Like Crazy' coming in at number one in the US' Billboard Hot 100 list

04/04/2023

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National Film Score Day: The best film scores since 2010

Today is National Film Score Day, which recognizes the musical masterpieces in cinema and, more specifically, the talented composers who create them.

03/04/2023

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Pink Floyd: The (literal) dark side of the moon and fandom

Pink Floyd have announced a unique event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic eighth album, 1973’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. And it's a doozy...

03/04/2023

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Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. In 2022, he revealed that he was terminal, a year after he disclosed he was suffering from rectal cancer.

02/04/2023

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Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

30/03/2023

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World Piano Day: Celebrating the beauty of pianos through paintings

For World Piano Day, we've curated a stunning collection of some of the most iconic paintings featuring the beloved instrument.

29/03/2023

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Here are this year's recipients of Sweden's Polar Music Prize

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt have won the 2023 Polar Music Prize, a top Swedish music award

28/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

It's Fergie's birthday! To celebrate her life we look back at her solo and Black Eyed Peas career for her five best lyrics.

27/03/2023

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Muslims in Jerusalem celebrate first day of Ramadan

Thousands of Muslims have gathered in Jerusalem's Old City to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan.

24/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Ricky Martin's sensational debut English-language track wasn't just a banger, it was instrumental in Americans embracing Latin pop.

23/03/2023

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Culture Club to pay 'expelled' ex-drummer Jon Moss €2 million

Drummer Jon Moss claims he was fired from Culture Club during the Life Tour in 2018.

22/03/2023

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President Biden hints at re-election plans during arts award ceremony

US President Biden has awarded Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Mindy Kaling, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus the National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in which he hinted at re-election plans

22/03/2023

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Iranian women and Selena Gomez support girls arrested for dancing

Five Iranian teenage girls issued a public apology for dancing to a Selena Gomez song without wearing hijabs. But the singer and Iranian women have come out in support of the teens.

22/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Without 'Please Please Me', would pop music have ever become what it is now? We celebrate 60 years of the chart-shifting album.

22/03/2023

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Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend files lawsuit seeking $40 million

Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous.

21/03/2023

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Taylor Swift is back in style after a five-year concert wait

Taylor Swift starts her Eras Tour in style with her first concert in five years... Here are the best looks and outfit changes from the opening show - taste of what European audiences have to look forward to in the second half of 2023

20/03/2023