86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
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Top 10 Experimental Albums of 2025 Revealed
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Full list of UK areas in 'dodgy' Fire TV sticks crackdown
Authorities are cracking down on illegal streaming devices across the UK and Ireland. See the full list of targeted areas and learn about the legal risks and security dangers involved.
Why 2025's Top Albums Are Powered by Loss
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
Guardian Readers Debate Four-Day Week and Trump's Comments
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI
The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.
Free London Music Showcase in Hackney
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Cliff Richard's enduring success at 85 explained
Sir Cliff Richard, 85, continues his successful music career with sold-out tours. Discover the secret behind his lasting appeal and how he's outlasted all his contemporaries.
Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
AI Songs Top Spotify Charts: Creativity Crisis
Three AI-generated tracks have topped Spotify's Viral 50 charts, sparking debate about artificial intelligence's impact on music and the obsession with scale over quality. Discover why this matters.
AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
New Music Friday: De La Soul's Emotional Return
Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.
Oneohtrix Point Never's Tranquilizer: Ambient for Anxious Era
Daniel Lopatin's new album Tranquilizer uses Y2K sample CDs to create kaleidoscopic soundscapes addressing contemporary information overload. Discover this uncanny ambient masterpiece.
Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades
Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.
New Christmas Music Playlists for the 2025 Party Season
Ditch the Mariah Carey repeat. Discover fresh 2025 playlists for UK festive house parties, dinners, and the morning after. Set the perfect vibe this Christmas.
Slipknot sell back catalogue for $120 million
Nu metal giants Slipknot have sold a majority stake in their music catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal valuing their work at $120 million. Discover the details of this major music industry transaction.
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Ninajirachi's ARIA Success with Debut Album
Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi discusses her ARIA-nominated debut album 'I Love My Computer', winning the Australian Music Prize, and creating a sound inspired by growing up online.
Lorde's Visceral Kinetic Show Stuns Manchester
Lorde delivered a viscerally kinetic performance at Manchester's AO Arena, blending euphoric abandon with intimate moments in a show echoing Talking Heads. Don't miss her UK tour dates.
Nirvana's MTV Unplugged: 32nd Anniversary
Explore the dark secrets & legacy of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance. Discover the funeral aesthetic & raw emotion that defined a generation.
Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59
The music world mourns the loss of Todd Snider, the influential Americana singer-songwriter behind 'Alright Guy', who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy.
Leeds Named UK's Most Concert-Obsessed City
A 2025 study reveals Leeds as the UK's most concert-obsessed city, with Oxford and Edinburgh completing the top three. Discover if your city made the top 10 ranking.
Vybz Kartel Opens Up About Prison Trauma and New Life
Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel discusses his overturned murder conviction, prison trauma, health struggles and musical comeback in exclusive interview. Read his powerful story.
UK Parcel Theft Crisis: Share Your Experiences
The Guardian investigates Britain's growing parcel theft epidemic. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we examine this national crisis affecting millions.
Ahmed Samaa's Audition: A Musical Journey Across Genres
Discover Ahmed Samaa's extraordinary audition album that blends global music traditions in a stunning act of devotion. Read our full review of this genre-defying masterpiece.
JJJJJerome Ellis & Vesper Sparrow's New Album
Experimental musicians JJJJJerome Ellis and Vesper Sparrow release their collaborative album 'Vesper Sparrow' on Shelter Press, blending ambient soundscapes with poetic storytelling.
AI Music Floods Streaming: 34% of Daily Uploads Artificial
A new report reveals a third of daily music uploads are AI-generated, and 97% of listeners can't tell the difference. Discover the impact on artists and the industry.
AI-generated songs dominate Spotify viral charts
Three AI-generated tracks including country songs and a Dutch protest anthem have topped Spotify and Billboard charts, signalling a major shift in music creation. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry.
Forbidden Forest 2026: Arcadia Spider & Lineup Revealed
Forbidden Forest announces its epic 10th anniversary lineup for 2026, featuring the Arcadia Spider, Sub Focus, Michael Bibi and more. Tickets on sale November 19.
30 classic albums turning 30 in 2026
Get ready to feel nostalgic as we explore 30 landmark albums from 1996 turning 30 next year, featuring Spice Girls, Daft Punk, Fugees and Korn. Rediscover the soundtrack of a generation.
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