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What festivals are people searching for the most in 2025, and is Glastonbury top of the list, by chance?

What are the most searched for music festivals in 2025?

Alongside his festival dates this summer, UK pop legend Leo Sayer has announced a series of solo shows to take place across 2025.

Leo Sayer announces solo Summer 2025 dates alongside festival slots

With her recent victory as the Sports Emmy Awards, Lady Gaga is one award win away from earning an EGOT.

Lady Gaga's latest award win inches her closer to achieving the EGOT

Learning the recorder at school has been a tradition going back decades

School recorder playing plummets - the instruments taking its place

In the wake of The Who and Foo Fighters dropping their current drummers, we take a look at five band beefs involving that person keeping time at the back.

Five acrimonious splits between drummers and bands in history

Is the Minidisc the next format to undergo a comeback, or was it's timing during the advent of MP3 players to cause for it's lack of widespread appeal?

Whatever happened to the Minidisc, and is it due a comeback?

Fans think that this 00s power-pop member could be the person behind Download Festival's mystery act, PRESIDENT.

Fans think they’ve figured out who Download mystery act PRESIDENT is

What were our highlights and low points after watching the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest final over the weekend?

Eurovision 2025: The good, the bad and the ugly from this year's final Benjamin Jackson

Heading to Leeds Festival in 2025? Check out our essential information guide including what time to head to Bramham Park this year.

Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know before you go

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

2023 Eurovision contestant Mae Muller has accused the contest organisers of not investing enough mental health support for those taking part in the finals.

'I was thrown to the lions during my Eurovision performance'

The singer has been candid in her discussions about the problems she feels Eurovision has with artists

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Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

They are considered the favourites to win Eurovision 2025, but just what is KAJ's Bara Bada Batsu about?

Eurovision 2025: Meet KAJ and learn their song, Bara Bada Batsu

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

What has led to the resurgence of the CD format, and has it more to do with familiarity than convenience?

What has led Millennials and Gen Z to return to compact discs?

This former Oasis member confirmed he will be part of the band’s 2025 reunion shows.

Former Oasis member confirms he'll be part of 2025 reunion line-up

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who will has, or will have, a great UK summer festival season in 2025 and who might not.

Who do we think will succeed or otherwise at 2025 UK summer festivals? Benjamin Jackson

Sleep Token are set to headline Download Festival 2025 - but are they set to clash with anyone now the set times have been revealed?

Your Download 2025 set times - who is clashing with who?

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Ahead of her UK tour dates in June 2025, Beyoncé has broken a record after her five nights at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

Beyoncé makes history ahead of arriving in the UK next month

Tommy Cash is looking to ensure Estonia make it into this weekend's Grand Final, as he competes in the first semi-final later today.

Who is Tommy Cash - Estonia's popular entry at Eurovision 2025?

Wheatus will be performing their debut album in full, as they celebrate its 25th anniversary with a UK tour later this year.

Wheatus announce UK tour to celebrate anniversary of debut record

Adam Anderson has announced he will not be part of Hurt's upcoming tour dates to concentrate on his mental health and wellbeing, after posting to Instagram to confirm the news.

Hurts member confirms he will not be part of upcoming tour

What areas in the United Kingdom have made their Eurovision 2025 predictions and what areas were correct with their answers in the last two competitions?

This country is who the UK think will win Eurovision in 2025

What are CD hunters looking for on Discogs in May, and are any of them in your collections already?

The 17 most-wanted CDs that collectors are desperate for right now

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

Is there a 'recipe' to create a certified Eurovision Song Contest contender?

What is the recipe for a winning Eurovision Song Contest entry?

Ahead of the first semi-final on May 13 2025, we look at three key features of a Eurovision ‘hit’

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Learn what 'bootlegs' are and what are some of the most valuable releases within the bootlegging community.

A starters guide to bootlegs - and the most lucrative releases

Who do we think will make it through from the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final taking place on May 13 2025?

Who do we think will move on from the first Eurovision semi-final? Benjamin Jackson

Are the odds in the favour of those looking to get Ed Sheeran tickets when they go on general sale this week?

The odds of getting an Ed Sheeran ticket for his 2025 hometown gigs

Who are the latest names to appear, or reappear, in the rumour mill when it comes to surprise artists performing at Glastonbury 2025 - a month before the festival begins?

11 more acts tipped for secret performances at Glastonbury 2025

Your guide to this year's Boomtown: Chapter Four, taking place in August in Hampshire.

Your guide ahead of Boomtown: Chapter Four including travel

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 13 European festivals in 2025 for the adventurous festivalgoer

Spent all weekend browsing record stores and fairs to find that elusive vinyl? Why not try Discogs marketplace instead and use these tips to help with the hunt.

Explainer 10 strategies to collect that rare record on Discogs in 2025

Azaelia Banks, Sean Paul and Alien Ant Farm are just some of the acts confirmed as Boomtown 2025 reveal their final line-up - and details of re-sale tickets.

Final line-up for Boomtown 2025 complete ahead of re-sales

What record fairs are due to take place in Yorkshire, so far, throughout the remainder of 2025, including the summer?

Record fairs 2025: 31 can't miss collectors opportunities in Yorkshire

Kurt Cobain features twice in the list of the 13 most expensive musical items sold at auction - but was one of his guitars 'the' most expensive sold of all time?

13 of the most expensive musical instruments sold at auction

The orchestra are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their successful live-performances of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert announces 20th anniversary tour

Remember Monday will be hoping their 2025 UK tour is a victory tour after Eurovision 2025.

Remember Monday announce UK tour to take place after Eurovision 2025

Fans continue to speculate who could play Worthy Farm this year, with two names now believed to be ‘solid’ bets at Glasto 2025.

Glastonbury 2025: US group and UK act among the latest rumoured acts

What songs caused a moral panic in the '80s that led to the establishment of the Parental Advisory label that adorns CDs to this day?

The 'Filthy Fifteen' songs of the 1980s that parents tried to ban

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Despite the line-up for Leeds and Reading having been revealed, could one of these 13 artists make a surprise appearance at either event?

13 'wildcards' who could make an appearance at Leeds and Reading

Who is performing in the UK close to Leeds and Reading 2025 who might make an appearance?

Benjamin Jackson

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

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

What are the most wanted vinyl releases users of Discogs are after as April draws to a close?

The 23 most wanted records that vinyl hunters are desperate for

Having spent formative years getting his sunburn slapped after music festivals, Benjamin Jackson offers his tips how to stay safe in the hot weather during the UK outdoor gig and festival season 2025.

Keeping safe from the heat during the UK’s many outdoor shows in 2025

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Sam Ryder pictured at AIR Studios in Hampstead, London, during musical rehearsals

Critically ill children live their dreams and perform at Disneyland

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Mariah Carey has announced she will be performing at this year’s Capital Summertime Ball, alongside Benson Boone and more.

Mariah Carey set to perform at Capital Summertime Ball 2025

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

Two images of a man falling through a trampoline

Top 3 new shows: The Premier League referee who opened up a vinyl shop

From signed guitars to... a dartboard? Here's the 10 highest-value Oasis items sold on eBay in 2025.

Is your Oasis merchandise worth the amount these items sold on eBay?

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