‘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.
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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.
Number of students taking arts A-levels continues to fall
The number of students taking some arts subjects at A-level has continued to fall, national data shows.
Piano playing cat helps students feel more at ease learning music
A piano playing cat has been helping students feel more at ease with learning music.
The Clash guitar to get museum display 40 years after being smashed on stage
One of rock history’s most famous instruments is going on display – in smashed pieces.
Trevor Nelson: Everyone used to know pop stars from TV
Trevor Nelson has said the lack of live music shows on television means pop stars are not as well known as they were in previous generations.
‘F*** Boris’: Tom Morello offers message to PM at festival performance
Prophets of Rage guitarist Tom Morello taped a “f*** Boris” message to his guitar as the band headlined Winchester’s Boomtown Fair.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello set to continue chart success
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are set to notch up a fifth week at the top of the charts.
Hundreds of Beatles fans flock to Abbey Road on album photo’s 50th anniversary
Hundreds of fans gathered at London’s Abbey Road to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles walking across its zebra crossing.
Lil Nas X living life to ‘its fullest potential’ after coming out as gay
Lil Nas X has said he is living life to “its fullest potential” after coming out as gay.
Gerry Cinnamon’s Aberdeen show set to be Scotland’s biggest indoor arena gig as P&J Live tickets sell out
Gerry Cinnamon has promised his Aberdeen gig will be “wild” after it was revealed it’ll be the largest indoor arena gig ever held in Scotland.
Alexa gains free ad-supported Amazon Music streaming
Devices using Alexa in the UK can access a selection of free ad-supported music, as competition against the likes of Spotify heats up.
Look back at first ever T in the Park on 25th anniversary
Twenty five years ago today thousands of music fans gathered in a field near Hamilton for the first ever T in the Park.
Katy Perry’s Dark Horse copied Christian rap song, jury finds
A jury has found that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit Dark Horse improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song, setting up arguments over how much the singer and other defendants will owe.
Chvrches and Edwyn Collins among Scottish Album of the Year longlist
Chvrches and Edwyn Collins are among the acts named in the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) award longlist for 2019.
How music sessions unite therapist and patient in perfect harmony
Therapists and their patients sing from the same hymn sheet during music sessions, a new study suggests.
Greta Thunberg collaborates with The 1975 for climate change warning
Student activist Greta Thunberg has cautioned there are no “grey areas when it comes to survival” in a climate change essay she has penned for British band The 1975.
Mel B: Emma Bunton and Holly Willoughby had ‘girl kiss’ on night-out
Spice Girl Mel B has said Emma Bunton and Holly Willoughby had a “girl kiss” during a night-out.
Fans react as Beyonce releases new album featuring daughter Blue Ivy Carter
Beyonce fans have reacted on social media as the singer released her new album, The Lion King: The Gift, on Friday.
Stevie Wonder backs attempt to hold record-breaking guitar lesson
Stevie Wonder has backed plans for the world’s longest guitar lesson, to raise money for the visually impaired.
George Ezra brings TRNSMT to close after weekend of sunshine
George Ezra brought the third TRNSMT festival to a close, telling the crowd he will “forever think of Glasgow when he thinks of sunshine”.
George Ezra brings TRNSMT to close after weekend of sunshine
George Ezra brought the third TRNSMT festival to a close, telling the crowd he will “forever think of Glasgow when he thinks of sunshine”.