Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Mike Joyce lead tributes to Andy Rourke

Andy Rourke's former bandmates in The Smiths, Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce, have paid tribute to the bassist following his death. The news that Rourke had passed away aged 59 was announced earlier today (May 19). He died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Marr broke the news on ...

Lewis Capaldi on the making of Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent

Ed Sheeran leads the way this week with Subtract

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Mae Muller enters Top 10 with Eurovision single I Wrote A Song

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Ed Sheeran heads for No.1 in the albums chart this week with Subtract

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Richard Antwi Scholarship opens for 2023

The Richard Antwi Scholarship has opened for its sixth round. Organisers encourage applications from future music industry leaders from underrepresented communities. It is open to applicants who already ...

Keith Harris and Bernard Butler to spearhead new Music Industry Advisory Group

Keith Harris is to chair the inaugural Music Industry Advisory Group (MIAG). The veteran manager and executive, who’s worked closely with Stevie Wonder, will be joined by musicians ...

BPI reveals first wave of BRIT Billion artists

The BPI has revealed the first wave of artists that have been recognised with the new BRIT Billion award. The award celebrates outstanding achievement in recorded music ...

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The Lottery Winners lead Nines, Jessie Ware & The National in albums scramble

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George Michael, Kate Bush and Missy Elliott among 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

'There wasn't much kindness left': How Jessie Ware took on the music industry and won

Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings enters JV with Warner Music UK

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