Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 Shane MacGowan, bandleader of iconic punk group The Pogues, has died aged 65, his wife confirms Louder · Nov 30, 2023
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at age 65 Shane Macgowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Shane MacGowan, shy and complex genius behind The Pogues, dies aged 65 Musician had just returned home to be with his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, after a lengthy stay in hospital The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
“You don’t just play the root notes – there’s always harmony there to make a bassline more interesting”: How Bruce Thomas transformed Elvis Costello’s (I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea Bruce Thomas on the heyday of the Attractions and their most auspicious debut, (I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea Guitar World · Nov 8, 2023
Oscar-nominated romance Cold War to have major London stage adaptation Elvis Costello songs to feature in play by Girl from the North Country’s Conor McPherson, directed by Rupert Goold at Almeida theatre The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
Elvis Costello on writing The Juliet Letters: ‘It initially caused panic’ ‘It’s been translated into different languages, there’s a version for a cabaret band – and the songs have been covered many times. Björk’s version of Why? is better than mine!’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
“There was this element the whole time, like, We’re doing this. And if it doesn’t work, we’re f***ed”: Why the timeless magic of The Gaslight Anthem's The '59 Sound will never fade The Gaslight Anthem's sepia-tinged masterpiece The '59 Sound turns 15: “I was a firm believer in the magic of things,” says Brian Fallon Louder · Aug 18, 2023
That time Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones appeared on Conan O'Brien with an alt-rock supergroup and it wasn't Them Crooked Vultures Back In 2004, John Paul Jones hooked up with musicians from Toad The Wet Sprocket and Nickel Creek plus Elvis Costello's drummer for a US tour Louder · Jul 3, 2023
Who has headlined Glastonbury the most often? From Dolly Parton to Stormzy, and Coldplay to the Rolling Stones, Worthy Farm has seen some giant names perform over the years but who has been there the most? Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023
Glastonbury headline sets – ranked! From Bowie’s stage invader to Stormzy’s ballet, the festival has seen some unforgettable lead acts. We round up the best ever The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
The 12 best Glastonbury Festival performances ever With Glastonbury 2023 kicking off this week, here are the 12 sets that have defined the festival so far Louder · Jun 20, 2023
20 bands whose second album is the best thing they ever did The bands who defied the sophomore slump to deliver the greatest albums of their career Louder · Jun 15, 2023
The Cramps: A Date With Elvis - Album Of The Week Club review A Date With Elvis continued The Cramps' fascination with lust, obsession, and the darker side of rock'n'roll culture Louder · May 29, 2023
A beginner's guide to new wave in five essential albums From punk rock to pure pop, new wave saw it all: here, the story of how it happened, told by the records that defined the genre Louder · May 21, 2023
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Eurovision: Liverpool’s trendsetting musical icons From The Beatles’ sharp suits to Atomic Kitten’s Noughties trends, we pay homage to the city’s most fashionable singers and bands. By Prudence Wade.
Bristol Post · Apr 10, 2023 Bristol's University Challenge team lambasted for not recognising Elvis Costello's voice The team smashed through the questions until it came to the popular music round
Liverpool Echo · Apr 2, 2023 Liverpool family business that has 'a place in history' in the city It has stood the test of time
Louder · Mar 30, 2023 The story of The Stranglers' controversial No More Heroes album: "We got away with murder" Hugh Cornwell tells the story of the Stranglers' summer-of-punk-classic second album No More Heroes: "We definitely couldn’t get away with that now"
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 New this week: 'True Lies,' Wallen and 'Creed' film fest This week’s new entertainment releases include a whopping 36-song album from Morgan Wallen, the arrival on Hulu of the best picture Oscar nominee and Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness” and CBS has a new TV series inspired by the film “True Lies.”
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023 Burt Bacharach: A giant of popular music With his masterful fusion of musical genres, Bacharach added classic after classic to the pop songbook – including Sixties masterpieces ‘Walk on By’, ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ and ‘Do You Know the Way to San Jose’
Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023 'I did love this man': Elvis Costello covers 3 Burt Bacharach songs at Gramercy Elvis Costello opened his 10-night run at New York's Gramercy Theatre on Thursday with a tribute to his longtime collaborator Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who died Wednesday at 94.
Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023 Appreciation: Burt Bacharach, dead at 94, was a music legend who spoke out: 'I account for what I will say' As one of the greatest and most innovative songwriters in pop-music history, Burt Bacharach inspired several generations of fans and fellow musicians alike. Beyond the great art he created, two of my fondest memories of Bacharach — who died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 94 — reflect…
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2023 Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain't easy Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to the songs of Burt Bacharach belies the mastery of his talent in crafting perfect moments in music.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023 Burt Bacharach: 10 of his greatest songs Recording with Hal David, Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, the late songwriter’s discog includes some of the best pop songs ever written
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2023 Burt Bacharach created music for all the ways men fall in love American composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94, is arguably one the greatest songwriters of all time. With hits going back to the 1950s, Bacharach continued working until the age of 92.