Music

The nation’s Eurovision Song Contest entry, “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” by electronic artist Sam Battle, features a large portion of the chorus in German. Sam, who hails from Kent and is a YouTuber, will perform the song this May at the 70th edition of the popular music contest. He’ll be singing …

Two years ago, Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor released Queen I, a remixed, remastered and expanded version of their band’s original debut album with Freddie Mercury and John Deacon. And now the rock legends have done the same for Queen II, the group’s heaviest album, featuring Ogre Battle and …

Harry Styles fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,’ which is due to come out tomorrow, Friday, March 6, 2026. But before One Direction fans get their hands on it, plenty of reviews have been released. The reviews have gone …

Sex Pistols have been fighting the system for decades at this point, and they’re nowhere near stopping. The iconic British rockers will be going on tour this summer, and once again in December, as part of their Anarchy in the UK Tour 2026. Rejoining them after teaming up in 2024 …

An Oxford University professor has teamed up with a world-renowned Venezuelan composer to create a bespoke song that is ‘scientifically proven’ to enhance the taste of ultra-rare rum. Sonic seasoning authority Professor Charles Spence applied his cutting-edge research into how sound influences flavour perception to inform a new track by …

Sir Paul McCartney has shared his favourite song and it’s a well-known hit, but it’s not by The Beatles. The song is one that has stood the test of time since its release in the 1930s when it was performed by Fred Astaire. Over the years, plenty of famous singers …

After slimming down for his 1973 Aloha From Hawaii special, Elvis Presley’s last couple of years saw him really let himself go. The King ballooned in weight and was addicted to the uppers and downers he felt he needed to maintain his busy touring schedule. From 1974-1976 the star performed …

Metallica revealed one of their most thrilling tour announcements last year, and it’s now just around the corner. The American rock legends need no introduction; having penned such timeless metal classics as One, Master of Puppets, Enter Sandman and more, they are one of the definitive and iconic parts of …

Brian didn’t address that as he posted an image to his grid which showed him delightedly holding He-Man toys, which he revealed had actually belonged to his son Jimmy in the 1980s, he penned: “I have the POWER!!!!” paraphrasing the titular character’s catchphrase. “Great joy to work tonight on scrumptious …

The BRIT Awards taking place outside of London for the first time may well be a milestone for the north of England but young musicians in host city Manchester – and the wider north – still face significant barriers to accessing opportunities, a top charity has warned. As a charity …