UK Pop Music Crisis: Majority Say Quality Has Declined
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of UK music enthusiasts believe British pop music has declined in quality, with many claiming it's become 'too generic' and 'manufactured'.
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Bob Vylan slams BBC over Glastonbury coverage
London punk grime artists Bob Vylan accuse BBC of selective coverage after Glastonbury performance, claiming broadcaster highlighted their music while omitting powerful political statements about poverty and inequality.
Mavis Staples: Submit Your Questions for Music Legend
Gospel and soul icon Mavis Staples, whose career spans seven revolutionary decades, is opening the floor to readers. Submit your questions about her incredible journey from civil rights anthems to rock collaborations.
Brian Harris: Visionary photographer of London dies at 77
Remembering Brian Harris, the pioneering Guardian photographer whose iconic images of London life and architectural vision defined British photojournalism for generations.
Miles Kane's Honest Playlist Revealed
Indie rock star Miles Kane opens up about the songs that shaped his life and career in a candid playlist interview, featuring unexpected classics and emotional connections.
Riot Women to Sunlight: Essential New Album Reviews
From explosive feminist punk to euphoric dance anthems, discover the week's must-hear albums that are setting the music scene alight. Our comprehensive review covers everything from Riot Women's raw energy to Sunlight's uplifting beats.
Hugh Cutting's Lost Album 'Refound' Finally Released
Discover the extraordinary story behind Hugh Cutting's rediscovered album 'Refound' - an idiosyncratic collection that delivers profound musical satisfaction decades after its creation.
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
D'Angelo: A Life in Pictures - The Guardian
Explore the captivating life story of D'Angelo, the neo-soul pioneer who transformed R&B music forever. From his early gospel roots to becoming one of music's most influential artists.
Rebel Women Reshaping UK Music Scenes
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Jordan Patterson: Coffee Shop Charms & This Week's Best Music
Discover why Jordan Patterson's intimate acoustic sound is captivating listeners and explore the must-hear tracks dominating UK playlists this week.
King Princess on Creating 'Girl Violence' and Industry Defiance
Exclusive interview reveals how Mikaela Straus transformed personal turmoil into musical gold while challenging music industry expectations and embracing queer identity.
New Platform Fights to Save UK's Grassroots Music Venues
A groundbreaking new digital platform is set to transform how small music venues secure funding, offering fans direct investment opportunities in their favourite local spaces while combating the venue crisis sweeping Britain.
Guardian Launches New Film Quiz For Movie Buffs
The Guardian launches its thrilling new film puzzle series, challenging cinephiles with fiendish questions crafted by professional quiz-setters. Are you movie-literate enough to conquer it?
Victoria Beckham's £716k music royalties shock
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham continues to rake in massive earnings from her singing career decades later, with new financial documents revealing astonishing royalty figures for 2024.
Todd Rundgren UK Tour 2025: Ask Your Questions
Music legend Todd Rundgren is heading to the UK for a major tour and wants to answer YOUR burning questions. The Guardian is collecting fan queries for the iconic musician ahead of his highly anticipated 2025 performances.
Don Leisure wins Welsh Music Prize 2025
Cardiff-based producer Don Leisure triumphs at the Welsh Music Prize 2025 with his boundary-pushing album 'Tŷrchu Sain', beating fierce competition from emerging Welsh talent.
France's lost 1968 rock revolution revealed
Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.
Taylor Swift's Showgirl: Pop Reinvention Triumph
Taylor Swift delivers a spectacular career-defining performance in her new show, blending theatrical brilliance with intimate moments in a celebration of her musical evolution.
Ashnymph's Industrial Alt-Rock Revolution
Discover how Ashnymph is blending industrial noise with club-ready alt-rock in this week's essential new music roundup from The Guardian's playlist recommendations.
Dania's 'Listless': Beautiful but Emotionally Distant
Danish singer-songwriter Dania's sophomore album 'Listless' delivers beautiful vocals and production but struggles to leave a lasting emotional impact in this detailed review.
The Guardian launches daily football quiz
The Guardian expands its popular Puzzles hub with a brand new daily football quiz, challenging fans' knowledge of the beautiful game while driving digital engagement.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: Pure 100-Watt Joy
The Guardian's review celebrates Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour film as a masterclass in pop spectacle and pure, unadulterated joy that's exactly what Britain needs right now.
Militarie Gun's Ian Shelton on new album 'In Your Face'
Ian Shelton, the explosive force behind Militarie Gun, discusses the band's relentless new album 'In Your Face', a raw exploration of power dynamics and personal turmoil in the modern punk landscape.
Discover the authentic music of New Orleans
An immersive travel guide to the living music scene of New Orleans. Explore the city's legendary jazz haunts, vibrant Cajun dance halls, and the very spots where American music history is made every night.
Garland's Bold Tendencies Show Redefines London Music
An immersive and genre-defying performance by Garland at London's iconic Bold Tendencies venue challenges conventions and captivates audiences with its raw energy and innovative soundscapes.
Feeo's Poetic Intrigue: This Week's Essential New Track
Discover the crisp conviction of emerging artist Feeo, the standout act in this week's curated selection of the UK's best new music releases and essential tracks.
Four Tet & William Tyler: A Masterpiece of 80s Nostalgia
Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and William Tyler unite on a stunning new album, '41 Longfield Street', crafting a deeply personal and atmospheric soundscape that resurrects the forgotten sounds of late 80s Britain. Discover the year's most evocative instrumenta
Blancmange's Stephen Luscombe Dies at 68
The music world mourns the loss of Stephen Luscombe, the visionary keyboardist and co-founder of the seminal 80s synth-pop band Blancmange, who has died aged 68 after a long illness.
Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil Reveals All in Candid Q&A
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil gets candid in a revealing reader Q&A, discussing the band's 'terrible' early album, his pre-show rituals, and the profound connection with their fiercely loyal fanbase.
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