Gorillaz have confirmed that live shows in India are finally on the way, with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett revealing that long-discussed gigs are now actively being arranged. Speaking to Apple Music’s Matt Wilkinson on 16 January, the pair discussed their new single Orange County, the creative pull of India, and why the country has […]
Robbie Williams has pulled off a proper curveball, releasing his new album BRITPOP a full three weeks earlier than planned. The record landed without warning in the early hours of Friday morning (16 January), with the launch marked by the album artwork being projected across several well known London landmarks. No long teaser campaign, no
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Harry Styles is officially back and doing it in very Harry fashion. The pop star has announced his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally, following a week of gentle chaos that included cryptic posters, a mysterious website, and a lo-fi voice note sent directly to fans on WhatsApp. If you were wondering
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Olivia Dean and Little Simz are among the most nominated artists at the 2026 MOBO Awards, with both picking up four nods as the ceremony marks its 30th anniversary. Dean, Little Simz, Jim Legxacy and Kwn lead the field across a wide range of categories, reflecting the MOBOs’ continued focus on genre crossover and emerging
Sting has paid more than £600,000 to his former Police bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers following the launch of legal action over unpaid streaming royalties, London’s High Court has heard. The 74-year-old musician, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, transferred the money after Copeland and Summers initiated proceedings in late 2024. According to court
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Bandcamp has introduced a firm new policy banning music created entirely or largely with generative AI, reaffirming its commitment to human musicians. The indie-focused platform, renowned for championing direct support between artists and fans, says the update ensures listeners can trust the music they find is crafted by real people, not algorithms. Bandcamp stressed that
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Harry Styles has set the internet humming after a series of cryptic posters appeared across major cities worldwide, strongly hinting that his long-awaited fourth album is finally on the way. The billboards have surfaced in New York, Manchester, Berlin, Palermo, São Paulo, Madrid and beyond. Each features the phrase “we belong together” layered over an
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Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter best known for Driving Home For Christmas and The Road To Hell, has died aged 74. He passed away peacefully in hospital on 22 December, surrounded by his family, following a short illness. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. He passed away
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Taylor Swift has revealed her favourite song from her own music catalogue during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, 29 January 2026. The 35-year-old pop star discussed her top tracks while promoting her upcoming concert film and docuseries. When Colbert asked Swift to list her top five songs from her
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Ed Sheeran has added a modern twist to traditional album sales with the launch of Play, released on 12 September 2025. Alongside its streaming push, Sheeran introduced a unique piece of merchandise that doubles as a chart-eligible format: the Play Portman Road Commemorative Lanyard. What are Ed Sheeran’s Play NFC lanyards? The pink lanyards, created
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