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Drake announces highly anticipated 'For All the Dogs' album will arrive this month

Drake has introduced his highly anticipated eighth studio album “For All of the Canine" might be launched on Sept. 22

Brexit red tape sees work for UK musicians dry up in EU: ‘It’s killing us’

Virtually half of British performers have had less work in Europe since UK exit, survey finds

Liam Gallagher review – when he does eventually smile, it’s perfect

Koko, London The reliably aloof ex-Oasis frontman rides the wave of the Britpop revival with an intimate gig that mixes previous favourites and (Oasis-y-sounding) solo anthems – and fuels speculation a few reunionLiam Gallagher, British rock star, ju...

Taylor Swift announces October release of '1989 (Taylor’s Version)' at Eras Tour show in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour at the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium in an enormous method by saying the fourth edition of her re-recording challenge: “1989 (Taylor’s Model

‘On reflection, it’s very uncool’: readers’ scrapbooks of pop fandom

With the Wham! documentary showcasing Andrew Ridgeley’s mum’s scrapbooks of their profession, readers share their very own shrines to Roxy Music, Metallica, David Bowie and moreI was obsessed with Roxy Music as an adolescent. I heard their first two...

Blur: The Ballad of Darren review – mature melancholia spiked with adventure

(Parlophone)Comparing it to a shock child, late-life Blur’s ninth album finds them on eloquent, emotional type, casting a wistful eye over previous glories whereas pushing forward musically9 albums in, Blur don't owe anybody any bangers. They are a f...

Drake teases new ‘For All the Dogs’ album release date

Drake says his new album, “For All the Canine,” might drop in “a few weeks."

Drake: new 'For All the Dogs' album may drop in ‘a couple of weeks’

Drake says his new album, “For All of the Canine,” might drop in “a couple of weeks."

Blur review, The Ballad of Darren: The band’s best record since 1999

Songs that elevate Damon Albarn’s suburban tristesse into moments of sheer ecstasy

Blur: The Ballad of Darren review – middle-age regrets voiced in gorgeous tunes

(Parlophone)Nostalgic melancholy fills Blur’s ninth studio release, a courageous album that exhibits the band have one thing germane to say about getting previous‘We’re taking down the scaffolds very soon,” sings Damon Albarn, halfway via Barbaric, p...

Blur: The Ballad of Darren review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Parlophone)Nostalgic melancholy fills Blur’s ninth studio release, a courageous album that exhibits the band have one thing germane to say about getting previous‘We’re taking down the scaffolds very quickly,” sings Damon Albarn, midway via Barbaric,...

Watch: Blur perform at Wembley for first time in rock band’s history

Blur surprised a crowd at Wembley Stadium for the first time within the rock band’s historical past on Saturday night time, July eight.

Blur review – glorious reunion buzzes with energy and ragged joy

Wembley Stadium, LondonThe enduring friendship between Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree shines via in a set that veers from lairy capers to bittersweet balladsHas anyone ever been extra excited to headline Wembley Stadium than...

On my radar: Graham Coxon’s cultural highlights

The musician from Blur and the Waeve on the magic of Spain’s Alhambra, chip butties and his love of jazz biographiesGraham Coxon was born in West Germany in 1969 and raised in Derby and later Essex. He studied high quality art at Goldsmiths, quitting...

The 22 greatest Glastonbury performances ever, from Beyoncé to Paul McCartney

Ahead of the pageant’s return to Worthy Farm, Mark Beaumont picks a few of Glastonbury’s biggest ever music moments