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Sir Mick Jagger 'very aware' of music trends but says copying them is a mistake
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has said he is “very aware of what's going on around me” but thinks copying music trends is a “mistake” because they are so fleeting. The award-winning group, widely regarded as…
Junior Andre defends taking London Underground job despite music career
He may be turning 21 in a few weeks, but Junior Andre speaks with the wisdom and gravitas of someone beyond his years. The singer, and son of new columnist Peter and former model Katie Price, chats to us from his West Sussex home alongside his…
Music legend Frankie Valli cancels ALL tour dates for 2026 amid health issues
MUSIC star Frankie Valli has sadly cancelled his upcoming 2026 tour dates amid ongoing health issues. The Four Seasons frontman, 92, made the decision to end his highly anticipated farewell tour early, leaving fans devastated. Your info will be…
Giggs returns to Peckham at London's coolest music festival
London's coolest music festival returned to the south side of Peckham Rye Park on the bank holiday weekend. Gala 2026 was the event's tenth edition, and it's clear the Gala team have refined and near-perfected the experience it offers London's…
Does it feel like much of today's music sounds the same? You might not be wrong
Flipping through the radio the other day, my scanning landed on a top 40 station. I decided to leave it there for a while to check out today's hot hits. Without sounding like Grampa Simpson, I found the exercise disheartening. Was it my…
Streaming made music feel invisible. This $199 Portable CD player fixes that
Nobody really announced the CD comeback. It didn't arrive with a glossy campaign or some grand industry reset. It just started happening quietly, then all at once. Record stores began giving discs more shelf space. Artists started slipping them…
Wee gem' Dumfries pub owned by Calvin Harris with regular live music
The Daily Record is back with another Pub of the Week, and this time we are taking a look at a traditional bar that is owned by one of Scotland's most iconic musicians. As well as being a good place to enjoy a blether with friends, it also hosts…
Oklahoma City marks Route 66 centennial with music and festivities
Oklahoma City marks Route 66 centennial with music and festivities Scissortail Park hosted a celebration Saturday night honoring Route 66's 100-year legacy, featuring live music, tourism exhibits, and remarks from state leaders on the highway's…
Thousands brace the rain and turn out for 'brilliant' music event
Thousands of people turned out in the rain to enjoy live music, local food and family fun in Inverness. The Gathering, hosted at Northern Meeting Park, was a sold out event, attracting 5000 music-lovers on May 30, with acts such as Skerryvore…
15 Funniest Far Side Comics About Music
Whether you are skilled at an instrument, or you struggle to carry a tune, you still can laugh at these The Far Side comics about music. The Far Side entertained readers throughout the 1980s and '90s with its trademark absurdist and surreal humor.
Hindusthan Records: How the shepherd boy playing a flute brought music into Indian homes
In the early years of the 20th century, strollers in Calcutta's busy Dharamtola area would have found it difficult to miss the gleaming horns of gramophone players in the show window of ML Shaw & Company. Founded by businessman Motilal Saha, the…
Trump 'Enemy' Bill Maher Brutally Mocks Great American Fair - As Prez Takes Over After 'Overpaid' Musical Acts Bail on 'Politicized' Event
Bill Maher took some low blows at President Trump 's upcoming Great American Fair, RadarOnline.com can report, which is looking not-so-great after nearly every big-name musical act has pulled out of the event. But Trump is hoping to have the last…
Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed
Prince William opened a new hospital in the Isles of Scilly, a fisherman was l eft stunned after a whale breach and a new initiative is using art and music to help transform a city's anti-social behaviour hotspots. Here are some stories from Devon…
'This city makes me make music': Johnny Marr on creative connection and evolution of The Smiths HQ
In the newest episode of Apple Music's Origin Stories, guitar virtuoso Johnny Marr reunited with host Matt Wilkinson and renowned journalist Jon Savage to unpack his lifelong creative bond with Manchester. While exploring his Stockport…
IPL 2026: Behind the scenes at JioStar - 'The future of sports broadcasting'
The humidity hits on a Mumbai summer afternoon. The cab was headed to Urmi Estate in Lower Parel, a skyscraper home to one of Indian broadcaster JioStar's two production hubs in the city, when it ground to a halt in the gridlock. The office is…
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