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Sting reimagined: “Sting 3.0 Live” captures the magic onstage

Seventeen-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sting returns with a powerful new live release, Sting 3.0 Live—available worldwide on April 25 in digital format, CD, and......

Bruce Springsteen: A british love affair - 50 years in the spotlight

This May, the BBC pays tribute to a half-century of Bruce Springsteen's musical journey with the UK in a special television event. Airing on BBC Two and iPlayer, When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain captures the unique bond between the American rock legend and his devoted British fans—marking 50 years since his very first UK performance. At the heart of the evening lies a brand-new documentary by Wise Owl Films, featuring a rare, exclusive interview with Springsteen himself. The film revisits his iconic 1975 show at London’s Hammersmith Odeon—a night that left the then 26-year-old overwhelmed despite the sold-out crowd and Born to Run’s growing acclaim. “I......

Sting’s "Fragile": The revival of a classic through "Adolescence"

Some songs transcend time, their impact growing stronger with each passing decade. Sting’s Fragile, first released in 1987, is one such song. Now, it finds a new audience and deeper meaning through its powerful inclusion in the hit series Adolescence. A Song That Speaks to the Soul Much like Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill and Metallica’s Master of Puppets saw resurgences through Stranger Things, Fragile has been rediscovered through a haunting scene in Adolescence. In the episode, a children’s choir performs the song in a chillingly emotional moment, adding a new and deeply moving dimension to the classic track. The scene unfolds as the community mourns the......

Oasis - "The Masterplan": A new book featuring rare photos

Renowned music photographer Kevin Cummins has announced the release of his latest book, Oasis: The Masterplan, featuring never-before-seen photographs of the Gallagher brothers. A Visual Chronicle of Oasis' Evolution The book highlights a pivotal twelve-month period that defined Oasis' identity, capturing their transformation in both style and sound. Cummins, known for photographing legendary artists like Ian Curtis and David Bowie, followed the band in their early years, documenting their journey with a distinctive eye. “I was commissioned to photograph Oasis in different lighting, locations, and styles so Creation Records could determine their best look,” Cummins shared.......

New Queen Music? Brian May keeps the door open

More than three decades after their last studio album, Queen might be gearing up for a return. Legendary guitarist Brian May recently hinted at the possibility of new music, sparking excitement among fans of the iconic band. Queen's most recent album, Made in Heaven, was released in 1995, four years after Freddie Mercury’s passing. Since then, the band has evolved, first with Paul Rodgers as lead vocalist in 2004, and later with Adam Lambert, who joined in 2011. Lambert continues to tour with Queen, with their most recent performance taking place in Tokyo in 2024 as part of the Rhapsody Tour. In an interview with MOJO magazine, May acknowledged the potential for new material.......

John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Their love story comes to life in “One to One”

The highly anticipated documentary will be screened exclusively in IMAX on April 11. A Rare Glimpse into Lennon & Ono’s New York Years The legendary love story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono takes center stage in One to One, a new documentary that offers an intimate, unfiltered look at their life together in New York. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, One to One highlights Lennon’s only full-length concert after leaving The Beatles. On August 30, 1972, Lennon and Ono took the stage at Madison Square Garden for the One to One Benefit Show, a charity concert that became one of the defining moments of his post-Beatles career. The film also explores the 18 months leading up to the......

Pink Floyd’s iconic live at Pompeii returns to theaters in a stunning restoration

Pink Floyd’s legendary 1972 concert film, Live at Pompeii, is making its grand return to theaters and IMAX on April 24, Sony Music has announced. This newly restored edition of the iconic performance will, for the first time, be accompanied by a live album, further immersing audiences in the band's atmospheric and groundbreaking show. A Landmark in Music History Widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time, Pink Floyd revolutionized music with albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. Live at Pompeii stands as a pivotal moment in their history, offering fans a rare glimpse of the band just before their meteoric rise to global fame. Filmed in......

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Sell their recording catalog for $350 Million

A Major Deal in Music History This transaction adds to the $140 million that Hipgnosis paid for the band's composition and publishing rights in 2021. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly selling their catalog of recordings for $350 million, according to Billboard. The sale includes their original recorded works, with the annual return of the catalog estimated at $26 million. Currently, the band retains the rights and master recordings of 13 studio albums and other releases through Warner Music. It is unclear whether they also hold the royalties from their first four albums, which were released through EMI. A Landmark Sale Billboard also reports that the Red Hot Chili Peppers may......

Ozzy Osbourne conquers the charts before his new single even drops

The official release of Gods of Rock N Roll is set for this Friday, February 14. The legendary Prince of Darkness has done the impossible! His new single, Gods of Rock N Roll, has already entered Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart—even before its official release! How did this happen? The answer lies in the song’s history. This track is a reworked version of Gods, originally released in 2015 on Billy Morrison’s album God Shaped Hole. Ozzy co-wrote and performed the song back then, but now it returns in an orchestral edition, featuring enhanced instrumentation and additional guitar work from Steve Stevens (Billy Idol). The new Gods of Rock N Roll......

Black Sabbath: The legendary band’s final concert

The original lineup of Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—is set to take the stage one last time in a farewell concert on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The event, which has a charitable purpose, will feature a solo performance by Ozzy as well as appearances from iconic heavy metal and rock bands, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and many more. The announcement of this historic concert has sparked excitement among music fans, as it marks the long-awaited reunion of Black Sabbath’s original lineup after years apart. Proceeds from the event will be donated to three charities: Cure Parkinson’s,......