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Cracking photos capture Download Festival 2025 - spot yourself in our gallery of rockersplaceholder image

82 rocking photos that capture what it was like to go to Download Fest

Korn are set to headline Download Festival this evening - but are there any stage clashes on the final day?placeholder image

Secret set and updated set times and weather for Download's final day

Sleep Token are set to headline the Apex Stage this evening at Download Festival 2025.placeholder image

Download Festival 2025: set times and stage clashes for June 14 2025

Max out your Glasto viewing with this AI hackplaceholder image

Build your own Glastonbury 2025 TV schedule using AI

Inside Fortress Festival 2025. Hero image: 1349. Inset: Screengrabs from the video report including fans and (lower) Katherine Shepard aka Sylvaine. All photos credit Lucinda Herbertplaceholder image

Fortress Festival: Weekend of sun, sea and metal is a dream come true

Green Day are set to headline Download Festival later today - but is there set clashing with anyone else?placeholder image

Download Festival 2025: Friday set times including Green Day's set

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."placeholder image

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Though the band were rumoured in 2024 to be launching another tour this year, reports that have emerged might explain the change of plans for The Rolling Stones.placeholder image

Rolling Stones reported to be working on follow up to Hackney Diamonds

Ye has apparently changed his name once again, according to filings in the State of California.placeholder image

Ye changes his name to Ye Ye - for the second time in five years

HAIM have addressed speculation they could be at Worthy Farm this year during an interview with BBC Radio 2 overnight.placeholder image

HAIM address Glastonbury 2025 rumours during radio interview

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.placeholder image

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

Our round up of murmurings from Reddit and social media ahead of this year’s Parklife event in Manchester.

Benjamin Jackson

David Byrne has announced eight UK dates as part of his World Tour.placeholder image

David Byrne announces 2026 UK tour dates - tickets and locations

Has there been any changes to what CDs users of Discogs are after in June 2025?placeholder image

The 15 most wanted CDs in June 2025, according to Discogs

Who are we looking forward to seeing at Download Festival 2025 that's not just the headliners this year?placeholder image

Our picks at Download 2025 before the headliners hit the Apex stage

Who should have picked up an invite to record a song, which went on to become a smash hit for the artist it wasn't intended for?placeholder image

13 pop classics & the artists who were originally set to perform them

RM and V are the latest K-Pop idols to have completed their mandatory military service - but are there exemptions for K-Pop acts?placeholder image

K-Pop stars set to re-join BTS after completing military service

Joey Waronker cut his teeth playing for the likes of R.E.M, Beck and supergroup Atoms for Peace.placeholder image

Who is the current Oasis drummer, Joey Waronker?

Kylie now joins the prestigious group as the only female performance in ‘The 21 Club.’placeholder image

Kylie joins the '21 Club' after her most recent UK shows

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne will have his final live performance from Villa Park in July live-streamed for those who cannot attend.placeholder image

How to stream Ozzy Osbourne's final performance in 2025

Who are the highest earning DJs on Spotify in 2025 - and are any performing at Creamfields this year?placeholder image

The highest paid DJs on Spotify, and will they be at Creamfields 2025?

Here’s what Beyoncé performed during her first night in London on her Cowboy Carter tour.placeholder image

Beyoncé makes her triumphant return to London - what did she play

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.placeholder image

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

What food and drink will be on offer from the wide range of vendors at Download 2025?placeholder image

What food and drink is on offer at Download 2025, and what's cheap?

Sir Rod Stewart cancelled his second show as he continues to battle a case of the flu, he revealed on social media.placeholder image

Rod Stewart cancels second concert in a week due to illness

The 1997 Purple Bentley Turbo R, previously owned by Noel Gallagher, is currently for sale for £1.2 million on AutoTrader.placeholder image

Noel Gallagher's 1997 Bentley up for sale for a cool £1.2 million

Glastonbury Festival have released their full timetable for 2025's event - but fans are guessing on the identities of several TBAs and a Pyramid Stage act.placeholder image

Glastonbury reveal 2025 timetable - but who could be Patchwork?

Eminem is suing Meta, the owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, over 243 cases of copyright infringement on their platforms.placeholder image

Eminem to sue Meta for $109 million over copyright infringement

There's two huge gaps in the Download Festival 2025 timetable, while could a Weezer super-fan join them during their main stage set this year?placeholder image

Five potential surprises that could occur at Download Festival 2025

Could Chino Moreno make a guest appearance at Download Festival? Here’s five rumours a week before the event.

Benjamin Jackson

Did the re-recording of some of Taylor Swift's earlier albums lead to Shamrock Capital having no other choice but to sell her masters back to her due to streaming revenue?placeholder image

Did Taylor's Versions out-stream her newly bought original masters?

Is Angels the most streamed song from Robbie Williams back catalogue, as the singer continues his UK tour later this week?placeholder image

What is Robbie William's most streamed song as his tour continues?

The first capsule of items includes several motifs dedicated to Oasis' legendary Knebworth performances.placeholder image

Oasis team up with Amazon to release new merchandise ahead of reunion

As more people are struggling to pull money together to attend UK festivals, what five are considered the best value-for-money in 2025?placeholder image

What are the five UK festivals this year worth their ticket prices?

Beats Powerbeats Pro earphones are around £150 second hand - but we've found a brand new pair for £140placeholder image

49% discount makes these brand new Beats earphones cheaper than used

Benson Boone is bringing his high-octane live shows to the United Kingdom this year for five nights only.placeholder image

Grammy-nominee Benson Boone announces UK tour - dates and tickets

The original Broadway cast of the smash-hit musical, Hamilton!, will be reuniting to celebrate its 10th anniversary at this year's Tony Awards ceremony.placeholder image

Original Broadway cast of Hamilton to perform at the Tony Awards 2025

What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs?placeholder image

The most valuable music releases from Download 2025's headliners

Kneecap have been removed from the TRNSMT 2025 festival after police were concerned over safety issues regarding the band’s performance.placeholder image

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT 2025 bill due to 'safety concerns'

Kings of Leon have cancelled a number of UK tour dates after lead singer Caleb Followill shattered his heel.placeholder image

Kings of Leon cancel UK dates after freak accident

The top ten most wished-for vinyl albums in the UK have been revealed by Amazonplaceholder image

UK’s top 10 most wished for vinyl albums right now - Oasis at No.1

The seasonal favourite The Holiday is set for the full orchestra treatment in locations across the United Kingdom this festive season.placeholder image

Festive favourite The Holiday to get full orchestral treatment in 2025

The Nank Runner Air headphones are designed for outdoor and indoor sportsplaceholder image

We've tested these stylish sports headphones - and wangled a discount

Suzi Quatro is set to perform in the United Kingdom in 2026 with a handful of dates across the country.placeholder image

US rock legend Suzi Quatro announces 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

What CD singles that used to permeate supermarkets and CD stores in the 90s and 00s are users of Discogs still hunting for?placeholder image

The most wanted CD singles that could be hidden at charity shops

Mel B's recent discussion about the Spice Girls has fuelled more speculation of a 2026 world tour.placeholder image

Mel B hints once again at a 'big' Spice Girls reunion for 2026

Billie Eilish was the big winner at the 2025 American Music Awards overnight - but did Taylor Swift reveal any album plans?placeholder image

Full list of winners from the 2025 American Music Awards

It was a notable quiet ceremony for Taylor Swift at the 2025 AMAs overnight

Benjamin Jackson

Fans think that Taylor Swift will announce a new album at this evening's American Music Awards.placeholder image

What awards shows has Taylor Swift announced albums at?

Will Taylor Swift add to the 40 American Music Awards she has earned over her career this evening?placeholder image

13 records that could be broken at tonight's American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez is hosting the AMAs in 2025placeholder image

How to watch the AMAs at home in 2025 - TV details

With alternative rock group Incubus set to release their first album in almost a decade later this year, where should newer fans start and maybe what should they avoid?placeholder image

Where to start with Incubus - from must listens to maybe avoids

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson shared his experiences, both seeing Slipknot for the first time and interviewing the late bass player Paul Gray.placeholder image

Remembering Paul Gray, the late Slipknot bassist 15 years on

Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.placeholder image

Tina Turner: 43 photos remembering the dynamo of the music world

Olly Murs most recent show was halted mid-performance as the singer revealed he was having ‘voice issues.’placeholder image

Olly Murs cancels two shows over recent health issue with his voice

Classical singer Matteo Bocelli will be bringing his Falling In Love world tour for three nights in the United Kingdom later this year.placeholder image

Matteo Bocelli to play three UK shows in late 2025 - dates and tickets

Charli XCX, winner of the Songwriter of the Year award, poses in the winners room at the Ivor Novello Awards 2025 at Grosvenor House on May 22, 2025 in London, England.placeholder image

Charli XCX and U2 among the big winners at the 2025 Ivors - full list

What are the most coveted musical DVD releases that users of online marketplace Discogs are after? placeholder image

The 15 most wanted music DVDs according to Discogs in May 2025

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