Inspired by trailblazers such as Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, a new generation of women bassists is making its presence felt across India’s music scene.

The American singer’s genre-smashing new album feels like the sound of 2026, but she picked up a guitar long before Charli xcx and the gang — and her sense of timing is impeccable

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At CultureCon 2026, held recently at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, musicians and cultural leaders debated what technology can replicate and what remains distinctly human

In his new song, the ‘Summer of 69’ singer rips Trump over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his Iran war

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In his new song, the ‘Summer of 69’ singer rips Trump over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his Iran war

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UMG CEO Lucian Grainge discussed the proliferation of AI music during the company's earnings call, calling for DSPs to pay out less for AI slop tracks than to genuine artists.

U2 and Parton collaborated on ‘Torn’, which closes the band’s forthcoming album ‘Carnaval de Luz’

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U2 and Parton collaborated on ‘Torn’, which closes the band’s forthcoming album ‘Carnaval de Luz’

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The King of Pop’s daughter claims executor John Branca has paid himself more than any family member has received

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The King of Pop’s daughter claims executor John Branca has paid himself more than any family member has received

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The award-winning band will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following high demand for tickets

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The rapper said he ‘couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this tour’.

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Don’t miss part three of our brilliant series of special Mirror publications covering the history of the world’s greatest band - The Beatles

A guitar belonging to George Michael has sold for more than £200,000 as part of an auction of his personal memorabilia which reportedly sparked a family row.

Musician wrote a ‘love letter’ to Canada with a new album – and some pointed commentary about the US president

Lake Ontario, the vast body of water that straddles the US-Canada border, has gone by many names over the centuries: Lac Saint-Louis, Lacus Ontarius, Skaniadorio, Cataraqui Lake. But one thing it will never be called, says the Canadian rock star Bryan Adams, is Lake America.

In his new song Lake Ontario, Adams takes aim at the US president, Donald Trump, accusing him of “breaking the peace” between the people who live on the lake’s shores.

The ‘lake of shining waters’ is what the Iroquois called her

It’s a First Nations name – not an executive order.

But things weren’t going his way in Iran

So like a baby tossing the toys from the pram

You can push us to the brink

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U2 have reassured fans at home that they will be announcing Irish shows as they unveiled UK and European dates for their upcoming tour, Carnaval de Luz Presents: The Greatest Show on Earth.

Iconic rock band ceased touring in 2022

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Iconic rock band ceased touring in 2022

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Grand Central Publishing have not yet commented on reports they have won the rights to the book

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Grand Central Publishing have not yet commented on reports they have won the rights to the book

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