Concerts
Concerts, tours and festivals across Europe: who is playing, where, and the venues that matter.
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Boy George sacks label manager who refused to release AI-generated track
The pop veteran's decision to fire the head of his own indie imprint over an AI-made song exposes a growing fault line in the musi…
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Wargasm signs with Hopeless Records for North American expansion
The electronic-rock duo has secured a new label deal and announced an extensive North American tour to capitalize on their growing…
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British duo breaks 73-year UK singles chart record
Olivia Dean and Sam Fender debuted their record-breaking single in the United States, highlighting the shifting commercial lifecyc…
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Waters and Palestinian singer Miari rework 'Comfortably Numb' as Gaza tribute
Roger Waters has released a nine-minute reimagining of Pink Floyd's 'Comfortably Numb' with Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari, donat…
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AC/DC singer Brian Johnson aborted a £100,000 Newcastle United investment plan
An unrealized 1980s celebrity investment bid for Newcastle United illustrates the long-standing cultural ties between European foo…
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Tributes honour hardcore pioneer Lou Koller following cancelled European tour
The death of Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller at 59 has prompted transatlantic tributes, highlighting the enduring cultural and …
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Irish musician Glen Hansard mourned globally following sudden death at 56
The sudden death of Irish musician Glen Hansard at 56 has prompted tributes from major global artists, underscoring his profound i…
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Phil Collins details 2024 life support ordeal and mends rift with Paul McCartney
The British music icon disclosed a severe health emergency that nearly ended his life last year, offering a stark look at the phys…
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Severe flooding disrupts Lollapalooza, cutting sets for Wolf Alice and Cortis
Extreme weather forced the delay of Lollapalooza’s third day and shortened sets for international acts, highlighting the live musi…
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"I probably should've put them through hell." Tarja reflects on her public dismissal from Nightwish in 2005
Fallouts, tabloids and mended bridges: Tarja Turunen talks us through the lessons she's learned in 30 years of making music
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Ross Robinson reveals that Slipknot were talking about splitting up just before they made Iowa: “We’re just not getting along. We’re gonna break up.”
Forget Sid Wilson – things have always been dramatic in the world of Slipknot
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Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dead at 80
The actor, best known for playing "Big Pussy" on the HBO series, was found dead at his Bronx residence. Vincent Pastore, Star of T…
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How The Clash collapsed despite European stardom
The Clash disbanded just as they achieved their greatest commercial success across European stadiums, a collapse driven by interna…
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New Radicals Quietly Release First New Song In 28 Years
Gregg Alexander ended New Radicals after their lone album, 1998's acclaimed Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too , but went on to bec…
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William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027
The 95-year-old 'Star Trek' legend is working on an album with new group The *uckers The post William Shatner leaks that he and hi…
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Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review
A triple bill that highlight what endures about all three bands -- and the relationships therein. Metric, Broken Social Scene, and…
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John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027
The one-year extension comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's attempted acquisition of Paramount Skydance. John Oliver Renews HBO Dea…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter
See all the action from day two of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing …
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Tori Amos Covers The Swell Season In Tribute To Glen Hansard
Earlier this week, Glen Hansard tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56. Bono paid tribute to the Oscar-winn…
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"Rock and metal is one of the few genres that has kept a certain quality." Lacuna Coil singer says metal bands are maintaining higher standards than most in the face of industry challenges
In today's world of short attention spans, metal still sounds pretty great according to Lacuna Coil's Andrea Ferro
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Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience”
The instrument arrived with a note reading: "If there's a song in it you'll find it" The post Warren Ellis shares story of guitar …
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“If someone says they don’t like something, that makes me embrace it even more”: Steve Harris defends Iron Maiden’s No Prayer For The Dying album – and names the one radical thing he’d change about if
Do you love Iron Maiden’s eighth album? You’re in good company
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Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again' The post Boy George parts …
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Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There Might Be a God
With a setlist that leaned heavily on BRAT and her excellent new album Music, Fashion, Film, Charli and her team executed a near p…