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

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 this year and who will be greatly missed.

30/12/2023

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2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated albums

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.

26/12/2023

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Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ album cover case revived by court

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 band, accusing the band and its label Universal Music Group of sexually exploiting him.

22/12/2023

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

These are our favourite records of the year. How many have you heard?

16/12/2023

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Kiss says goodbye to live concerts but the rockers remain with avatars

The legendary rocker's long kiss goodbye was finally sealed on Saturday night with an electrifying concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, so close to where it all began.

04/12/2023

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

It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week...

02/12/2023

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Foo Fighters and Metallica to headline stacked Hellfest 2024 lineup

Attention metalheads! The largest metal festival in France has just announced one hell of a lineup.

29/11/2023

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How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes?

How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes?

16/11/2023

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Take a listen to The Beatles' final track 'Now And Then'

Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century.

02/11/2023

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Green Day's new album ‘Saviors’ features Belfast riot picture on cover

The striking (photoshopped) image on the band's upcoming 14th album seems to indicate that the band will rekindle with their politically-charged 'American Idiot' days... But is the image in poor taste?

25/10/2023

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Musician Thurston Moore cancels book tour: Who are Sonic Youth?

Thurston Moore, co-founder of the US alt rock band Sonic Youth, has called off is book tour due to a 'longstanding' illness. Who are Sonic Youth?

12/10/2023

Food and Drink

Highway to Hooch: AC/DC launch limited edition whiskey

The band joins the likes of Motörhead, The Flaming Lips, and Bob Dylan in getting their very own whiskey...

09/10/2023

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Culture Re-View: Janis Joplin remains one of rock's worst tragedies

4 October 1970: Singer Janis Joplin dies

04/10/2023

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

18 September 1970: Jimi Hendrix dies

18/09/2023

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The Rolling Stones unveil star-studded rollcall for new album

The band's 24th album, out next month, features an impressive line-up of collaborators...

15/09/2023

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MTV Awards 2023: Here are all the winners from this year

For the first time, there was an all-female artist of the year category.

13/09/2023

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Freddie Mercury's piano sold for €2m to raise cash for AIDS research

A baby grand piano once owned by Freddie Mercury has sold at auction for almost €2m along with the original manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody

07/09/2023

Art

Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood to unveil new paintings in London

'The Crow Flies' paintings originated as cover art for The Smile's acclaimed debut album 'A Light for Attracting Attention'.

05/09/2023

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Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies aged 56

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.

04/09/2023

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

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?

24/08/2023