Spotify Wrapped 2019: How to find your most streamed songs of the year and decade
Spotify Wrapped is back, giving users of the popular music streaming service the chance to find out their top tracks of not just the last year, but the whole decade.
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Quorn boss leaving on a high note after decade at the helm
The boss of meat-free food giant Quorn is swapping boardroom notes for musical ones after announcing plans to stand down next year to take on non-executive roles and spend more time playing with his band.
Vision for 8,000-capacity indoor arena for Edinburgh revealed
Plans for a “long-awaited” indoor arena for Edinburgh have been revealed by developers.
‘Boriswave’: Johnson quotes sampled for hour-long dance track
The Conservative Party has shared an hour-long dance music track which samples Boris Johnson, in an apparent effort to attract younger voters.
Dua Lipa reveals her ‘sweetest love’ for Anwar Hadid
Dua Lipa has shared her love for boyfriend Anwar Hadid in a touching Instagram post.
Eight-year-old Christmas number one contender: The lyrics just fell out
An eight-year-old environmental campaigner who could land the Christmas number one says the lyrics for his song “just sort of fell out”.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin: Our next tour should be carbon neutral
Coldplay will not launch a globe-trotting tour for their latest album because of environmental concerns, frontman Chris Martin has said.
Line-up for Neighbourhood Weekender music festival announced
Indie rock group Catfish And The Bottlemen and former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown will headline the Neighbourhood Weekender musical festival, it has been announced.
The Script edge ahead in race to top UK album charts
The Script are on course for their fifth UK number one album.
Guitars and amplifiers owned by Gary Moore up for auction
Spinal Tap, the fictional British rock band, famously turned their guitar amplifiers up to 11.
Snow Patrol frontman picks up Oh Yeah Legend award
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has said it feels incredible for the band was honoured with one of Northern Ireland’s top music prizes.
Scientists reveal what makes pop classics enjoyable
Enjoyment of music comes from the right combination of uncertainty and surprise, according to an analysis of more than 700 pop songs.
Stormzy launches furious tirade against Jacob Rees-Mogg over Grenfell comments
Stormzy has launched an online tirade against Jacob Rees-Mogg over comments made about the Grenfell fire.
Ben Barnes says he was burned by Eurovision experience
Ben Barnes has said he is warming to the idea of sharing music again after an embarrassing attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest.
BBC Children In Need album on course to top charts
Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter are among a group of actors heading for number one with their album in aid of BBC Children In Need.
Win: Two pairs of tickets to see Catfish and the Bottlemen at P&J Live
Catfish And The Bottlemen, one of the UK’s top arena rock bands, are playing P&J Live on Thursday … and you could be there.
Brain can recognise familiar tune in the blink of an eye – study
Some people can recognise a tune in the blink of an eye, new research suggests.
Kanye West finally releases new album Jesus Is King
Kanye West has finally released his new album Jesus Is King after it was hit by delays.
‘Vile’ sexual harassment in music industry must be stopped: Government
The Government has responded to research claiming nearly half of artists are sexually harassed in the music industry, saying such “vile behaviour” must be stopped.
Nearly half of artists sexually harassed in music industry, union claims
Almost half of artists face sexual harassment in the music industry, new research claims.
‘Let’s go WTO’: Scritti Politti star creates Brexit-themed disco album
A musician has released a set of songs to help people dance their Brexit blues away in the form of a disco concept album ridiculing Brexit rhetoric.
NESCol Graduations: Euan piping up in world of business
A keen piper is to start up his own business after graduating from North East Scotland College.
Gareth Malone to release ‘personal’ new album about healing and restoration
Choirmaster Gareth Malone has announced a new album inspired by his work with those who were impacted by the Grenfell Tower fire, as well as a period of personal difficulty.
Thom Yorke tells of ‘hard time’ after death of ex-partner in 2016
Radiohead star Thom Yorke has spoken of the “hard time” his family went through following the death of his ex-partner.
Welsh rockers Stereophonics announce Aberdeen return with P&J Live date
Welsh rock band Stereophonics are to return to the north-east with their latest tour.
Liam Gallagher takes dig at Noel as Definitely Maybe turns 25
Liam Gallagher has used the 25th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album Definitely Maybe to mock his brother Noel after he said a musical about their lives was inevitable.
Singer Amy Macdonald celebrates birthday with Tennent’s award
Singer Amy Macdonald has been awarded a Tennent’s Golden Can as she celebrates her birthday – and thanked the brand for helping inspire her to learn the guitar.
Sir Elton John’s friendship with the royal family
Sir Elton John has a long history with the royal family.
North-east music festival to celebrate 10th anniversary
The organisers of an annual north-east music festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Warner Bros to release Bruce Springsteen documentary Western Stars
Warner Bros will release the Bruce Springsteen musical documentary Western Stars, the company has said.