Culture & Society
“It’s not dark yet, but it’s gettin’ there…”: How Bob Dylan confronted his own mortality in a hauntingly beautiful song – and re-established himself as an artist of real creative relevance
Dylan wanted a more cinematic texture and a modern sound – but one that was rooted in old American music.
Meta’s marketing insights for social search
Meta has released a three-part series and a 16-page report detailing a fundamental shift in how consumers find products, including artist merch and physical products. For US users, Google searches have dropped nearly 20% year-on-year, with many users engaging with content around products instead of
A slice of American pie
With the US facing myriad political and economic challenges – most recently brought on by Trump’s war in Iran – it’s safe to say the country is in the midst of a rocky period. Despite difficult times though, the US remains the world’s first in the recorded music market, and is continuing to see new
"Call Of Duty 2026" Aims for "Definitive" Sequel
The “determined, bold, relentless” game will launch later this year
New Cast Members Join "Life Is Strange" Adaptation
The actors playing Max, Chloe and their parents have been confirmed
Billy Joel Biopic Won't Feature His Music
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
Ariana Grande Releases “Knew Better Part Two”
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Ellisons and CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
MusicRadar deals of the week: A jaw-dropping $1,869 saving on Waves plugins, $600 off a legendary Gibson acoustic, plus all the best Memorial Day sales
We've uncovered the very best Memorial Day offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
Quizzy Gillespie: It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #7!
Can you scale our top-ten music news quiz questions and get to number one?
Culture Club announce ‘The Singles’ UK arena tour with ABC and Haircut 100
The trek includes a huge show at London's O2
‘Call Of Duty 2026’ will be the “definitive” ‘Modern Warfare’ sequel
The “determined, bold, relentless” game will launch later this year
'Grand Theft Auto 6' Confirms November Release Date
“We’ve been really clear that we’re releasing the title on November 19”
Ariana Grande Releases “Knew Better Part Two”
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
Bruce Springsteen Criticizes the Ellisons and CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
Harry Styles says he lost his virginity to Radiohead’s ‘Talk Show Host’ – check out his full speech in tribute to Thom Yorke at the Ivor Novellos 2026
"It’s an honour to be here tonight to present Thom with this recognition of his enduring influence on British music. Radiohead is my favourite band. Thank you, Thom, forever" The post Harry Styles says he lost his virginity to Radiohead’s ‘Talk Show Host’ – check out his full speech in tribute to Th
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ team confirm November release date after viral 4chan delay rumour
“We’ve been really clear that we’re releasing the title on November 19”
Ariana Grande Releases
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
Bruce Springsteen Criticizes the Ellisons and CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
Drake – ‘Iceman’/’Habibti’/’Maid Of Honor’ review: a stumbling rap king’s valiant attempt to keep his crown
Drake’s chaotic triple-album stunt is undoubtedly bloated, but also surprisingly revealing and unexpectedly listenable