RARE PHOTOS: 18 | Vintage Vibes

Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift to be crowned UK’s most played artist for a record eighth time

Data shows that Sheeran’s music is played an average of 574 times daily, equating to 24 plays every hour

The Independent UK · May 26

Everyone Who Apparently Will (& Won’t) Be Attending Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

“You know she’s controlling that guest list. I’m not on that list," said one bitter celeb.

Pedestrian.tv · May 25

“New S-styles from Ibanez? They company probably couldn’t believe its timing”: This week's hottest new guitar gear – including a pedal you can wear on your wrist (sort of)

New AZ models from Ibanez, a fresh baritone for Ed Sheeran, and the final piece of Misha Mansoor's Jackson Juggernaut jigsaw all headline this week's roundup

Guitar World · May 23

Why Spotify replaced its iconic green logo with a disco ball — and what the viral Spotify 20 symbol really means

Spotify users across the world suddenly noticed something unusual this week. The familiar green Spotify logo looked different. A shiny disco ball icon replaced the classic design, triggering massive searches for “Spotify new logo,” “Spotify disco ball icon,” and “why did Spotify change its logo.” The change celebrates Spotify’s 20th…

The Economic Times · May 15

Paul McCartney and Oasis brothers make Sunday Times Rich List as UK's wealthiest musicians revealed

Sir Paul McCartney and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have made this year’s Sunday Times Rich List, joining the UK’s wealthiest music figures alongside industry moguls and long‑standing chart icons.

BANG Premier · May 15

"There’s a clear midrange presence here, but it never tips into that boxy territory that smaller-bodied acoustics can sometimes fall into": Martin LX1E Little Martin review

A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition

Guitar World · May 12

Ed Sheeran sings hit song with Ipswich players after promotion to Premier League

The singer-songwriter, who bought a minority stake in the football club in 2024, was filmed singing his hit song The A Team with the victorious squad.

Evening Standard · May 2

Ed Sheeran marks ‘The A Team’ Ipswich’s promotion with dressing room karaoke

Sheeran, who owns a minority stake in the Tractor Boys, sang with the players in the dressing room after they were promoted to the Premier League.

The Independent UK · May 2

Olivia Rodrigo set for El Clasico debut - on Barcelona’s shirt

Good 4 Barca? Olivia Rodrigo takes over El Clasico shirt at Spotify Camp Nou

FourFourTwo · May 1

Guns N’ Roses guitar fetches more than £230,000 at auction

A gold microphone presented to rock band Queen and used by frontman Freddie Mercury also sold for £151,200.

Evening Standard · May 1