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Diamonds or duds: Are these the most overrated albums of all time?

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The Rolling Stones - 'Foreign Tongues': An astonishing late-career gem

The album cover leaves something to be desired... But optics aside, the Rolling Stones astonish in the way they expand their late creative burst and prove they've lost none of their momentum.

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Keith Richards: America is 'a bit of a disappointment at the moment'

Prior to the release of their 25th studio album this Friday, Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has commented on whether one of their new songs is an anti-Trump track...

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The best European music festivals you can still book this summer

Most of Europe's music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent.

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Belle and Sebastian give Scotland an unofficial World Cup anthem

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

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Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane': The merits of nostalgia

For his first solo album in six years, Paul McCartney looks back to the past. Does he avoid the pitfalls of nostalgia?

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Rockers Metallica urging fans to donate blood on last leg of EU tour

Rock band Metallica is encouraging their fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of their UK gigs, raising awareness for the vital need for donations.

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Zurita de Oliveira, mother of Portuguese rock, gets a documentary film

Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person to record a rock song in Portugal.

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

From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen - here's what to look out for this week.

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Wales’ finest musical export: An introduction to Super Furry Animals

Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. "Super Furry What Now?" We've got you covered...

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Patti Smith wins Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts 2026

The American singer, songwriter and poet has been awarded "for her impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry and the spirit of the counterculture with great expressive power".

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Foo Fighters return: Verdict on new album 'Your Favorite Toy'

Following 2023's stellar 'But Here We Are', Foo Fighters are back with a new band member and a no-frills, back-to-basics sound. Where does 'Your Favorite Toy' land in their discography?

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Record Store Day 2026: What releases should you be looking for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day 2026 releases.

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Oasis to Sade: Meet the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026, with Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among the names being inducted.

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The Rolling Stones are back with new single 'Rough and Twisted'

The legendary British rock band has released a new track as a vinyl-only exclusive, under the name “The Cockroaches.”

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Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype?

Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?

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‘Easter Lily’: U2 surprise drop new EP to mark Good Friday

‘Easter Lily’ is the band’s second EP in as many months and features Brian Eno on a song which the band wrote for the parents of children growing up in war zones.