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FKA Twigs is one of the few new album releases set to take place this week - but who else is joining her?

What albums are dropping on New Music Friday this week?

Could fans of Sex Pistols see the group recording new material with Frank Carter shortly?

Could we see a new Sex Pistols album with Frank Carter shortly?

Listen to Taylor Swift’s album - and thousands of others - for just 99p

The smartest way to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album

Biffy Clyro have announced a 2026 arena tour in support of their new album, Futique.

Biffy Clyro announce 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

Oasis fans flock to 'Gallaghairs' pop-up barber to get iconic haircut

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

With Deftones set for three shows in the UK, including performing at Glastonbury Festival, why not go back 25 years to rediscover White Pony?

White Pony at 25: Deftones' defiance and artistic triumph

Almost half say they need of getting on top of their finances

One in four Brits know more about pop culture than savings accounts

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Metallica's watershed 1986 album Master of Puppets turns 39 today - but is still an album overshadowed by the tragic death of Cliff Burton (far right.)

Metallica’s Master of Puppets at 39: a look back at the metal classic
This is why Master of Puppets has such a vaunted standing amongst metal fans across the world 🎶🎸⚡
Benjamin Jackson

The Vapors to celebrate brand new album with UK tour in 2025

The '90s are in full swing once again in 2025 with several reunion shows set to take place, and these 15 acts still dominating streaming services like Spotify.

The lasting impact of ‘90s music: 15 Bands still rocking Spotify

Britney Spears' sophomore album, Oops!... I Did It Again, was released on May 16 2000 - making the album 25 years old this year.

The pop phenomenon that redefined Britney Spears' legacy

Patti Smith will be performing her iconic 1975 album, Horses, in full across two nights in the UK in 2025.

Patti Smith announces two-night stint in the UK for 2025

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's album High Voltage, the Royal Mail are set to release a series of stamps ahead of the band's UK tour date.

AC/DC celebrated with new series of Royal Mail stamps

From Mac Miller to Amy Winehouse - here's the 10 artists we've lost that are still high earners through streaming outlets.

The 10 artist who are still high earners in 2025 after their deaths

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem's controversial, critically acclaimed album, The Marshall Mathers LP

From backlash to iconic status: 25 Years of The Marshall Mathers LP

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in January 2025?

Lana Del Rey, Ringo Starr, Sam Fender and possibly A$AP Rocky are set to release new albums in the first part of 2025.

What albums are scheduled to be released in the New Year?

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

Who are Stray Kids, the eight-person strong K-Pop group set to release their new mixtape this week?

Explainer Stray Kids: Who are your next K-Pop obsession and are they touring?

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Michael Jackson, left, with Quincy Jones with armful of Grammys at the award show Feb. 28, 1984

Explainer Quincy Jones Grammy legacy, including wins with Michael Jackson

Mark Taylor, a retired art teacher, paints music-themed portraits and album sleeves onto old tin lids and leaves them for gig-goers to take at Waterloo Music Bar.

Meet the tin-lid Banksy who gives out quirky free art at festivals
Meet the tin-lid Banksy who leaves hand-painted free art for gig-goers to take at concert venues, in this quirky video.
Lucinda Herbert

Is today the day that James Blunt hereby becomes known as Blunty McBluntface?

What are the betting odds James Blunt has to change his name?

National Album Day returns on October 19 2024, with this year's choice selection of reissues including limited vinyl runs of All Saints, The Rolling Stones, Babyshambles and Spice Girls.

What reissues are set to be released for National Album Day 2024?

Oasis have topped the UK album charts this week with "Definitely Maybe" knocking Sabrina Carpenter from the top spot. But what are their most streamed songs this year on Spotify?

What is the most streamed Oasis song on Spotify in 2024?

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Who is the current favourite to win the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2024, as the winner is announced in September - but without a "public performance component."

Who is the current favourite to win the Mercury Prize 2024?

As Jack White turns 49 today, what have been some of his biggest musical successes in the United Kingdom? (Credit: Getty Images/Leon Neal)

Jack White's biggest UK chart hits as he turns 49 today

Neil Young has postponed his tour due to illness

Neil Young cancels tour amid ill health, at age of 78

Rebecca Richmond-Smith singing the entire 46-song setlist while running on a treadmill.

Video: Taylor Swift fan sings entire Eras setlist running on treadmill

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