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Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

When Spotify Wrapped could stop tracking your music habits

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Shokz brand has marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge as an ambassador and makes OpenFit Air earbuds

I tested open ear headphones by brand endorsed by top marathon runner

Soundcore has launched the Liberty 4 Pro earbuds and I got to test them

Soundcore do it again with the launch of Liberty 4 Pro earbuds

A study in 2010 demonstrated that there are parallels between our music listening tastes changing and clocks going backwards each year.

Explainer Why do our listening habits change when the clocks go back each year?

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

Bang and Olufsen products are sought-after

How savvy shoppers can bag huge savings on coveted Bang & Olufsen tech

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

What led to the feud between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey?

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

Ocean Colour Scene have announced a UK wide tour to commence March 2025.

Ocean Colour Scene announce extensive UK tour for 2025

Hospitality have announced a brand new drum and bass centric music festival set to take place in January 2025 - Hospitality Weekender.

Hospitality Weekender: who’s heading to Butlins to perform next year?

The cream of drum and bass are set to converge to Bognor Regis in January 2025 🎧

Benjamin Jackson

This is the best deal we've seen on a Fire Stick - but it won't last for long

Amazon Fire TV Sticks are the cheapest we've seen them

It's almost that time of the year for Spotify Wrapped to appear on your device; but could Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift appear in yours? Researchers claim at least three of these artists will.

The top 10 artists predicted to appear on your Spotify Wrapped

Hot off the release of their first single in 16 years, Alone, The Cure are set for an intimate performance for BBC Radio 2 ahead of the release of their new album on November 1 2024.

The Cure set to perform intimate gig - how to enter the ticket ballot

Melvins, pioneers of sludge metal and experimental rock, have influenced countless bands with their heavy, sludgy sound. Their blend of punk, metal, and noise has earned them a loyal following since the 1980s. Known for albums like Houdini and Stoner Witch, their live shows are intense and unpredictable. ArcTanGent 2025 will feature their only UK festival performance of the year​

ArcTanGent announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

From Kurt Cobain holograms to the surviving members of Fleetwood Mac touring one more time; what is Spotify and Google Trends data showing are the 10 reunion shows people want to see in 2025?

10 musical groups people want to see reunite in 2025.

Bryan Adams has announced a series of UK arena shows to take place throughout May 2025.

Bryan Adams announces UK area tour for 2025 - dates and tickets

I tried the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds - they offer a lot of bang for your buck

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds offer a lot of bang for your buck

With Coldplay tickets about to go on general sale this weekend, what are the mathematical odds fans will get one for either their London or Hull shows?

The mathematical odds getting a Coldplay ticket when they go on sale

Could Oasis be this year's Christmas number 1 over Wham! Maybe, but not definitely according to OLBG.

Are Oasis set to be the Christmas number 1 this year?

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Billy Ocean has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025, including a show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Billy Ocean announces UK tour for 2025: where is he performing?

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Massive Attack perform during the Act 1.5 concert at Clifton Downs on August 25, 2024 in Bristol, England. Long-time climate campaigners Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall of the band Massive Attack had the idea to stage a low-carbon gig compatible with the Paris 1.5 climate change agreement but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed it.

Massive Attack announced as part of huge three night Climate event

Nik Kershaw has announced a series of UK tour dates to close out 2024 with - here’s how you can get tickets to his number of shows later this year.

Where is ‘80s star Nik Kershaw performing on his 2024 UK tour?

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AI predicts what will happen in the 2024 John Lewis Christmas advert

Who else is set to join [L-R] Sting, Justin Timberlake and Stereophonics at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2025?

16 acts just confirmed for Isle of Wight festival 2025

Sting has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025, with particular regard for next year’s UK festival season.

Sting announces UK tour including festivals - where is he playing?

The musician will once again be joined by Mumford & Sons’ drummer during the dates.

Benjamin Jackson

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Supergrass have announced this morning they're heading back on the road in 2025 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Should I Coco."

Supergrass to celebrate anniversary of “Should I Coco” with UK tour

Backbeat - the word is on the street that there is a particular music theory behind why "Wonderwall" is such a popular track amongst buskers and karaoke singers UK wide.

Why is Oasis’ “Wonderwall” a key song in a busker’s repertoire?

Dua Lipa fans are already being warned to remain vigilant when booking accomodation for her 2025 UK tour dates.

Scam warning as UK pop star announces tour - what to look out for

Chappell Roan is known to many for her explosive rise in the music industry, but for others it's the litany of "controversies" the singer has found herself in due to her reluctance to the "pitfalls" that come with being famous.

Explainer Are all the “controversies” surrounding pop star Chappell Roan fair?

Dua Lipa’s world tour announcement has left some UK fans stunned over a lack of additional locations outside of London and Liverpool.

Fans left fuming over apparent Dua Lipa "snub" after tour announcement

One Oasis shirt that is "unofficial" went for £730 on eBay, owing to the renewed interest in the band and the cultural impact the Knebworth 1996 shows had.

Could your old Oasis shirt be worth a fortune now they’ve reformed?

National Album Day returns on October 19 2024, with this year's choice selection of reissues including limited vinyl runs of All Saints, The Rolling Stones, Babyshambles and Spice Girls.

What reissues are set to be released for National Album Day 2024?

Louise Post, the co-founder of '90s alternative act Veruca Salt, had a brief relationship with Dave Grohl - leading to her involvement in one of Foo Figthters' biggest hits.

Explainer Who is Louise Post, and how long did she date Dave Grohl?

Creamfields (pictured), Glastonbury and Leeds and Reading are all set to return in 2025; but when are tickets on sale for next year's round of UK music festivals?

What UK music festivals have tickets for sale before Christmas 2024?

Eminem and Taylor Swift could break some significant records at this evening's MTV Video Music Awards, but the likes of Alicia Keys, NewJeans and BTS's Jungkook could also make some history of their own.

What records could be broken at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024?

Olly Murs is set for a Springtime tour of the United Kingdom in 2025, and he's bringing '00s pop stars Blue along for the dates in question

Olly Murs set to tour the UK in 2025; where is he performing?

Donald Glover has revealed on social media he is set to postpone a number of farwell tour dates to concentrate on his own well being.

Childish Gambino postpones farewell tour dates due to physical health

Taylor Swift is still the favourite to win the Artist of the Year award at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but who among Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Beyonce and Chappell Roan are also considered favourites for their respective gongs?

Who are the favourites to win at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards?

Group portrait of British rock band Oasis in Manchester, United Kingdom, 29th November 1993. L-R Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs (aka Bonehead), Paul McGuigan, Tony McCarroll,Liam Gallagher. (Photo by James Fry/Getty Images)

My 5 favourite bust-ups between Liam and Noel Gallagher Benjamin Jackson

Top L: Lord Huron, Bottom L: Noah Kahan with YouTube logo. Photos: Getty Images

I left YouTube on autoplay for an hour and this was the result

What an embarrassing turn of events 🙈

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Oasis have topped the UK album charts this week with "Definitely Maybe" knocking Sabrina Carpenter from the top spot. But what are their most streamed songs this year on Spotify?

What is the most streamed Oasis song on Spotify in 2024?

John Cale has announced an eight date tour of the United Kingdom scheduled for 2025.

Velvet Underground founder John Cale announces 8 date UK tour for 2025

HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 27: Musicians from Linkin Park; Brad Delsen, Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn perform during the "Linkin Park And Friends Celebrate Life In Honor Of Chester Bennington" concert at the Hollywood Bowl on October 27, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Fans asked to sign waivers ahead of Linkin Park’s huge announcement

Blur's celebrated two-nights at Wembley Stadium in 2023 are getting a limited theatrical run this weekend, with the big-screen release of "Blur: Live at Wembley Stadium."

Blur’s celebrated 2023 Wembley shows arrive on the big screen

As Adele prepares for her final 10 dates in Las Vegas, ticket prices for her final show on November 23 2024 have now skyrocketed.

Ticket prices skyrocket for Adele’s final Las Vegas performance

Van McCann of Catfish and the Bottlemen on the main stage at Leeds Festival. Picture: Mark Bickerdike Photography

Catfish and The Bottlemen cancel international tour dates at 11th hour

[Top to Bottom] Skindred, Nia Archives and Robert Plant are just some of the names set to perform in the North East of England before the end of 2024 - we've picked our 19 acts coming to the area that you might want to check out.

19 concerts set for the North East before the end of 2024

Reporter Alison Brinkworth during a wild swim at Wild With Nature in Norfolk

I'm a wild swimmer and these products impressed me

Could the likes of Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses or Cast join Blossoms in supporting Oasis during their reunion tour?

Could one of these bands join Blossoms opening for Oasis’ in 2025?

As Oasis fans continue their quest to get reunion tickets, others wonder if the band will last until the shows due to their volatile nature - which was captured in the 1995 release "Wibbling Rivlary."

Explainer What is “Wibbling Rivalry,” an unofficial Oasis release in 1995?