A new report from the BPI has found that UK music is the country’s leading source of cultural pride, ranking ahead of film, sport and literature in a nationwide survey. The study, based on more than 2,000 respondents and published in the All About The Music 2026 yearbook, shows 27% of the British public view […]
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Moya Brennan, lead singer of Clannad, has died aged 73 at her home in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal. Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14 April 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Brennan, widely known as the “first lady of Celtic music”, had been living with pulmonary fibrosis in recent years. Her death
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Madonna has previewed what appears to be a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor, signalling a return to dance music with a new project widely referred to as Confessions II. The singer shared the update on Tuesday 14 April by wiping her Instagram page and directing fans to her official website,
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Peter Hook has said Joy Division’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is “for Ian Curtis,” paying tribute to the band’s late singer ahead of this year’s ceremony. The bassist confirmed he will attend the 2026 event, which takes place on 14 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, as part
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, with a record number of British artists included in this year’s class. The list was revealed on 13 April during an episode of American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie. Among the headline names are Sade, Oasis and Iron Maiden, alongside Phil Collins,
Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential voices in Indian music history, has died aged 92 in Mumbai. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed she passed away on Sunday 12 March 2026. Bhosle died at Breach Candy Hospital following complications linked to multi-organ failure, according to her doctor. She had been admitted the previous evening after
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ABBA have confirmed that their groundbreaking ABBA Voyage concert experience has now welcomed four million visitors, marking a major milestone for the long-running London production. The virtual concert, which features digital “ABBAtars” of Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, has been running at the purpose-built ABBA Arena in East London since its
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Tori Amos will release her 18th studio album In Times of Dragons on 1 May 2026 via Universal Music Group’s Fontana division. The project was first announced in January, with artwork and details revealed as Amos launched her latest world tour, which began on 8 April in the UK. A politically charged album rooted in
Violet Grohl has addressed ongoing “nepo baby” criticism, saying she’s unbothered by the label as she prepares to release her debut album Be Sweet to Me in May. The 19-year-old musician, daughter of Dave Grohl, spoke candidly in a new interview with The Forty-Five about the advantages and expectations that come with her surname, while
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Cruz Beckham has released his new single Waste Your Pain, alongside an official music video filmed during his recent UK tour with his band, The Breakers. The track follows a run of live shows across the UK and continues his push into alternative guitar-driven pop. New single builds on growing momentum Waste Your Pain was
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