Tag Archives: Music

Brian Wilson was a musical genius. Are there any left?

In pop, which equates genius with innovation, recent artists have not pioneered new forms like those from the 60s. Has the digital age sidelined invention and promoted the derivative for ever?

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Author: Rachel Aroesti

The Tom Petty song that predicted 2025 two decades early

A look at how ageing rock stars tend to write about the modern world, and how Tom Petty did it better than all of them with his song ‘Saving Grace’.

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Author: Will Howard

Mixtape Hands-on Preview: That Old, Familiar Song

Mixtape follows three teens: Rockford, Slater, and Cassandra, though it’s told from the perspective of Rockford and their final mixtape of the summer: a collection of musical hits to encapsulate their last night together with their best friends.

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Author: Rebekah Valentine

Bono “ready for the future” with U2, and band have “25 great songs” for new album

Bono has said he’s “ready for the future” with U2, as the band has 25 “great” songs for the new album.

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Author: Aneesa Ahmed

Sam Thompson talks ‘breakdown’ after Zara split ahead of awkward Louis Tomlinson meeting

Sam Thompson was set to team up with ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott’s new partner Louis Tomlinson at the Soccer Aid fundraiser on Sunday night

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Author: Matt Jackson

New wave of tickets for Black Sabbath’s final gig at Villa Park Stadium go on sale

Tickets have started to appear via official channels as fans scramble to secure their spot at Back To The Beginning on July 5, 2025

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Author: Kirsty Bosley

The world’s first Ozzy Osbourne exhibition will open in Black Sabbath’s hometown, Birmingham, this summer

Working Class Hero, the first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne’s storied career, will be hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

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Author: Paul Brannigan

Barnsley Radio to launch with focus on local voices and music

New station Barnsley Radio announces plans to launch a new service for the town

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Author: Roy Martin

Ozzy Osbourne: Birmingham exhibitions to celebrate ‘true Brummie icon’

The free exhibitions will showcase images celebrating Black Sabbath’s awards and album artwork.

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Author: @BBCNews

8 of the most controversial album covers of all time

As the artwork for Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming album Man’s Best Friend sparks widespread debate, we revisit some of the most controversial album covers of all time

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Author: Dazed