Concerts
Concerts, tours and festivals across Europe: who is playing, where, and the venues that matter.
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“That brief time is the bane of my life. They were everything I was against”: Prog veteran David Paton loved working with Alan Parsons, Kate Bush, Rick Wakeman and Jimmy Page. But there’s one band he hated
The singer, bassist and guitarist explains what it was like to make music with legends – and wonders if he retired too soon
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"Wonderwall belongs to the people." Noel Gallagher endorses Oasis classic being adopted as England’s official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, even though he's not an England fan
"It was a magical moment between the people and the players"
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"Music is always interesting when no one knows where the hell it came from." Steve Coogan on the game-changing impact of Nirvana and The Smiths, and why he loves both bands
"When Nirvana released Nevermind, that just redefined everything"
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Noel Gallagher throws support behind ‘Wonderwall’ becoming England’s 2026 World Cup anthem: “It belongs to the people”
Harry Kane and Declan Rice have also spoken about the "emotional" moment fans sang the track following their victory over Croatia …
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When Aerosmith's Steven Tyler offered to help Kurt Cobain kick heroin, the response from Nirvana's frontman was savage
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler offered to help Kurt Cobain kick his habit, got verbally slapped down
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"It's a national anthem of rock." The story of the Kiss classic inspired by the tragic death of a fan
Producer Boz Ezrin sang the guitar solo to Ace Frehley so he could learn it – and Detroit Rock City went on to become Kiss's secon…
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Fred Again.. announces debut Indian tour – his only run of live shows this year
Tickets go on sale next week The post Fred Again.. announces debut Indian tour – his only run of live shows this year appeared fir…
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A record collection that belonged to the man who promoted The Beatles and managed the Rolling Stones is going under the hammer
Tony Calder's vinyl collection is being auctioned this week – and it includes one of rock's rarest records
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"It's a gift that there are so many recordings of him, so his legacy will live on and inspire guitarists for an eternity." Remembering Mott The Hoople and Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs
A tribute to Mick Ralphs, who died on June 23, 2025 – includes interviews with Ian Hunter and Paul Rodgers
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Ravyn Lenae Plots 2026 North American Tour
Nourished by Time, Lexa Gates, and Q will open for the R&B singer
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Rock's 20 greatest one-album wonders: The bands that made one album then vanished
They came, they saw, they disappeared – these are the bands who made one perfect album then split up
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They've seen a million faces, and they've rocked them all: Every Bon Jovi album ranked, from worst to best
The Bon Jovi albums essential to any record collection
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Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Announce First Full-Scale US Tour
The Fall 2026 tour will run from mid September through early November. Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Announce First Full-…
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The Fast and the Furious Gets New 4K Remaster for 25th Anniversary
Out August 25th, the new remaster features a never-before-seen bonus retrospective. The Fast and the Furious Gets New 4K Remaster …
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Watch Angine de Poitrine Perform “Fabienk” on Jools Holland
Holland himself also hopped behind the piano to help Shania Twain cover “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”
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Revisiting the seven weeks in 1991 that changed music history forever
The 80s weren’t dead and the 90s hadn’t really begun. This is the story of how seven weeks of summer in 1991 belonged to rock (and…
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Dropkick Murphys Unveil Cover of The Pogues’ “The Body of an American” for Shane MacGowan Tribute Album
20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan will be released November 13th. Dropkick Murphys Unveil Cover of The Pogues’…
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"The lineup is truly insane." Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields festival featuring Stevie Nicks, Bikini Kill, Die Spitz, Doechii, Garbage, Chappell Roan and more, to "uplift women and girls"
"Daisies are wild and beautiful. As a chain, they are strong and unbreakable"
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Jaws Special Screening Planned for Martha’s Vineyard… In the Water
Moviegoers will get to float where the horror classic was originally filmed in 1974. Jaws Special Screening Planned for MarthaR…
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Wembley Stadium confirms rule change for Harry Styles gig during heatwave
The latest of Styles' record-breaking 12 night run at the venue is tomorrow night (June 23) The post Wembley Stadium confirms rule…
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Pz’, Tyla, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
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"Clive recognised the light in people. He encouraged artists to trust their own voice and step into their destiny." Legendary music executive Clive Davis dead at 94
During a decades-long career, Clive Davis signed Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Santana, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and many more
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Best Early Prime Day 2026 Apple Watch Deals
The massive discounts match all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3. Best Early Prime Day 2026 Apple Watch…
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"When Mike was apprehended back stage and pulled the dildo from his pants, the tension was relieved." The night a pissed-off Mike Patton pissed on concert security staff, and avoided arrest by pretending it was all a hilarious prank
Tomahawk's debut gig in London was a night to remember, with unexpected spring showers