Pilot concert venue to reopen with Frank Turner performance
A venue which staged one of the Government’s pilot indoor concerts is set to put on the first gig of its own amid ongoing financial issues caused by coronavirus.
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Aberdeen finds True North with virtual music festival
An annual Aberdeen music festival will take place online this year due to the coronavirus crisis
Justin Bieber: I lost my way and my relationships suffered
Justin Bieber has said he lost his true values as a youngster and became guided by “ego and power”.
Jimi Hendrix’s pink feather boa could fetch £15,000 at auction
Jimi Hendrix’s pink feather boa could fetch up to £15,000 at auction.
DJ Erick Morillo found dead in Miami Beach, police say
DJ Erick Morillo has been found dead in Florida, police have said.
Popular Aberdeen bar to close temporarily due to Covid music restrictions
A popular Aberdeen bar has announced it plans to stay closed for the time being due to the impact of coronavirus restrictions.
Napster snapped up by UK tech firm MelodyVR in £53m deal
UK technology firm MelodyVR has agreed a 70 million US dollar (£53 million) deal to buy music streaming platform Napster.
Frank Turner hails support for grassroots music venues as ‘positive step’
Singer Frank Turner has hailed news that 135 grassroots music venues are to be awarded money from the culture recovery fund as a “positive step”.
North-east singer puts focus on mental health with plans for first single
A north-east singer who became a social media star during lockdown is preparing to record and release her first single – and hopes to help out two mental health charities in the process.
Take Me Back: Franz Ferdinand frontman finds Aberdeen University library book he’d borrowed 30 years ago
A Scottish rock band's frontman got a bit of a shock today after finding a long overdue Aberdeen University library book.
Band records single in homage to iconic city bar and music venue
An Aberdeen-based acoustic duo have released their latest single as a tribute to one of the city’s most popular music venues.
Cody Simpson congratulates Miley Cyrus on new music after she confirms split
Cody Simpson has congratulated Miley Cyrus on her new single Midnight Sky hours after the singer confirmed their split.
Cardi B calls out male rappers for not speaking up about Breonna Taylor death
Cardi B has called out male rappers for not speaking out about the death of Breonna Taylor.
Arctic Monkeys support efforts to raise money for grassroots music venues
Arctic Monkeys are supporting struggling grassroots music venues, including those where they made their name.
Yorkshire guitarist set for Aberdeen return – with help from Dons legend
The last time Yorkshire guitarist Turnbull Smith played for a Granite City crowd, he was 18 years old and supporting a teen heartthrob with some completely mismatched indie rock.
Cameo from Kylie Jenner in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP music video
Kylie Jenner made a surprise appearance in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new single WAP.
Cellist performs Super Mario Bros music in four-part YouTube video
A cellist has delighted the internet by performing and editing together a four-part rendition of the Super Mario Bros theme.
Adele posts snap celebrating ‘Queen’ Beyonce
Adele has celebrated “Queen” Beyonce in a new snap.
Pilot concert ‘does not provide blueprint for the live music industry’
A pilot concert which trialled safety measures for the return of live music did not succeed in providing a blueprint for the industry, the manager of the venue which hosted the event has said.
Pilot concert to test safety measures taking place in London
A pilot concert to test measures which could see the return of live music is taking place in London.
Home Secretary demands social media giants act faster over hate speech
The Home Secretary has called on social media companies to act faster in removing “appalling hatred” from their platforms following outrage over anti-Semitic posts made by grime artist Wiley.
Music venues warn government support must continue if bands are to play on
Grassroots music venues have welcomed Scottish Government help to limit the financial devastation caused by the coronavirus.
Issue causing Spotify and other popular apps to crash on iOS resolved
Spotify and a range of other apps can be accessed once again on iOS following a wide crashing issue earlier on Friday.
Aberdeen band’s new single gets American airplay
An Aberdeen band have released their latest single on streaming platforms today.
Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash
Spotify is investigating an issue preventing some of its users from accessing the music streaming app.
New measures aim to stop performance venues being demolished or converted
The Culture Secretary has said a change in planning rules will stop buildings used as theatres and music venues being lost.
Video: Aberdeen music school celebrates end of term with online concert
An Aberdeen orchestra made up of talented youngsters has put on an online concert to celebrate the end of term.
Arts sector will not recover without more support, warns Labour
Jobs in the arts and music industries must be protected and need a clear plan for support, Scottish Labour has said.
Liam Payne ‘constantly inspired’ by three-year-old son Bear
Liam Payne has said that his three-year-old son “constantly inspires” him to be a better person.
Spotify launches new Duo subscription plan aimed at couples
Spotify is seeking to woo couples on to its music streaming platform with the launch of a duo subscription plan in the UK.