Madison Square Garden is one of the most prestigious venues in America, whether it's as the home of the New York Knicks, or as a concert. As a concert arena, it's second in ticket sales only to London's O2 Arena. You may well ask, why the bloody Hell are we talking about an arena in New York City on Anglotopia? Because Harry Styles has managed to earn an honour there that … [Read more...] about Harry Styles honoured with banner at Madison Square Garden
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Ticket sale dates for Glastonbury 2023 announced
Tickets for Glastonbury 2023 will go on sale in early November, organizers have revealed. Fans will be able to purchase coach and ticket packages at 6 pm on Thursday, November 3 and standard tickets at 9 am on Sunday, November 6. The music event will return to Worthy Farm in Somerset on Wednesday, June 21, and run until Sunday, June 25; it was previously … [Read more...] about Ticket sale dates for Glastonbury 2023 announced
HMV launches record label as it ‘harks back to its roots’
HMV is launching a music label, with the high street giant returning to making records for the first time in around 40 years. The entertainment retailer, which runs 115 stores across the UK, has signed Newcastle-based singer-songwriter India Arkin to the new label, called 1921 Records. The label has been named after the year The Gramophone Company opened its first His … [Read more...] about HMV launches record label as it ‘harks back to its roots’
‘Extraordinary’ collection of Sex Pistols artwork and memorabilia to go on sale
A private collection of “extraordinary” Sex Pistols artwork, posters, lyrics and documents will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s auction house. The collection was assembled during the 1990s by contemporary art dealer Paul Stolper and critic Andrew Wilson, who was formerly the senior curator of modern British art at the Tate. It highlights how the influential punk band, … [Read more...] about ‘Extraordinary’ collection of Sex Pistols artwork and memorabilia to go on sale
Sex Pistols release statements on the Queen’s Death
Of the many reactions to the Queen's recent death, the one I was probably the most curious about was from the band that brought the world this song: Despite the notoriety the song recieved, especially for having the bollocks to compare the Windsors to a fascist regime, a few months ago, John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon gave a more nuanced take on the Royal Family, saying … [Read more...] about Sex Pistols release statements on the Queen’s Death
Coldplay talk about the financial crisis behind “Music of the Spheres” tour
Before the release of Everyday Life, Coldplay decided to not tour to promote the album until they figured out how to be as carbon-neutral as possible. And by the time they released their next album Music of the Spheres, it looked like they had a bunch of ideas for how to pull it off. I did some commentary about some of the ideas they floated in an article last year. And while … [Read more...] about Coldplay talk about the financial crisis behind “Music of the Spheres” tour
“Revolver” to get Beatles Box Set reissue treatment
Four of the Beatles' last albums (Sgt. Pepper, The White Album, Let it Be, and Abbey Road) have recently been re-released. They were given new remixes by Giles Martin (son of producer George Martin), and given their own boxed sets, accompanied with outtakes, unreleased tracks, and demo versions. And now, it's been revealed that their pivotal 1966 release Revolver will be given … [Read more...] about “Revolver” to get Beatles Box Set reissue treatment
Netflix to chart highs and lows of Robbie Williams’ career in documentary series
Netflix has announced a documentary series charting the highs and lows of Robbie Williams’ career, as a top UK executive of the streaming service reaffirmed its commitment to producing UK content. The news was delivered during the Edinburgh TV Festival, where Netflix teased a video clip from the series showing the former Take That star, 48, lying naked on a sofa as he … [Read more...] about Netflix to chart highs and lows of Robbie Williams’ career in documentary series
Coldplay unites with Alan Partridge to cover Kate Bush at Wembley Stadium
Recently, Coldplay held a six-concert residency at London's Wembley Stadium, and every night of that residency, they devoted a small section to bringing out a special guest to help them cover some songs. The first two shows, it was Craig David, who played a couple of his hits with the band; then came Natalie Imbriglia, who sang "Torn" and "Summer Nights", because don't we all … [Read more...] about Coldplay unites with Alan Partridge to cover Kate Bush at Wembley Stadium
Coldplay make colourful return to Wembley Stadium with Music Of The Spheres tour
Coldplay have made a colorful return to Wembley Stadium at the kick off the London leg of their Music Of The Spheres world tour. The British band are playing six shows at the north London venue, which has a capacity of 90,000, between Friday and August 21. The first night saw the group deliver an electric performance to a packed crowd as a large screen behind them showed … [Read more...] about Coldplay make colourful return to Wembley Stadium with Music Of The Spheres tour
Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley join forces to help save Sheffield’s Leadmill
The Leadmill is one of Sheffield's most important music venues. Odds are, if you listen to any bands from the area, artists like ABC, Pulp, The Human League, The Arctic Monkeys, and Billy Bragg, they probably paid their dues there. But, of course, things have been difficult in the last couple years. 2020 in particular was a year of ups and downs for the venue, with the venue … [Read more...] about Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley join forces to help save Sheffield’s Leadmill
In pictures: Fans return for colorful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has welcomed back fans for the first time since 2019. The Tattoo, which was last held at Edinburgh Castle before the pandemic, will see nearly 1,000 performers entertain visitors throughout August. Performers from across the world are taking part in this year’s show Voices, which creators said has been inspired by people … [Read more...] about In pictures: Fans return for colorful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
David Baddiel talks “Three Lions” and England’s Women’s Football victory
"It's Coming Home, it's coming home..." Whenever it looks like England's going to win an international football tournament, those words keep coming up. And now that it's finally come home, what happens now? For a little backstory, the FA, governing body for football in England commissioned a song from Lightning Seeds' singer Ian Broudie to commemorate the 1996 European … [Read more...] about David Baddiel talks “Three Lions” and England’s Women’s Football victory
Brian May and Graham Gouldman release space-themed song
On Christmas Day last year, Ariane flight VA256 launched the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit. And six months into its mission, it finally came out with a few photos, including one that more or less amounts to the first High-Resolution photo of the early universe. And you may well ask: why the bloody Hell am I talking about it on Anglotopia? Because two British rock … [Read more...] about Brian May and Graham Gouldman release space-themed song
The Prodigy play their first gigs without Keith Flint
I've mentioned before that I'm a fan of The Prodigy. When their frontman Keith Flint died, I even wrote this obituary. And if you don't know who The Prodigy or Keith Flint are, here's their biggest hit (and Flint's debut as a singer) "Firestarter": And even on the off chance that the song ever leaves your head, I can be certain that the imagery of the video won't. And … [Read more...] about The Prodigy play their first gigs without Keith Flint
George Ezra reflects on music and the pandemic in trailer for new documentary
George Ezra can be seen battling wind, rain and midges as he contemplates the impact of the pandemic on musicians across the country in the trailer for his new documentary. The film, titled End To End, follows a journey the singer made in 2021 where he walked 1,200 miles over 95 days from Land’s End in southern England to the most northern tip of the UK mainland, John … [Read more...] about George Ezra reflects on music and the pandemic in trailer for new documentary
Queen make history with first album to pass seven million UK chart sales
British rock veterans Queen have made UK music history as their Greatest Hits has become the first album to pass seven million chart sales, the Official Charts Company said. Brian May and Roger Taylor said they are “humbled and honored” by news of the milestone, which was achieved through a combination of physical sales, downloads, and streams. The compilation album, … [Read more...] about Queen make history with first album to pass seven million UK chart sales
Brian May and Graham Gouldman launch tribute song to James Webb Space Telescope
Queen guitarist Brian May and 10cc founder Graham Gouldman have released a new track to celebrate the first images from Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope. The telescope, known as Webb’s First Deep Field, lifted off on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on Christmas Day last year and became operational this week. The release of May and Gouldman’s … [Read more...] about Brian May and Graham Gouldman launch tribute song to James Webb Space Telescope
Adele finally does her first live performance in years
Adele has a frustrating habit of canceling live performances. Near the end of her tour for 25 in 2017, she announced she was going to cap it all off with a pair of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, which would be recorded for a concert DVD. Those concerts ended up never happening. And by the time she was ready to release her fourth album 30, she decided that, instead of … [Read more...] about Adele finally does her first live performance in years
The Rolling Stones celebrate ‘immaculate’ Charlie Watts in new BBC documentary
The Rolling Stones have remembered their “immaculate” friend and drummer Charlie Watts in a new documentary series looking back at the band’s history. Watts, who drummed in the iconic rock ‘n’ roll band for more than half a century, died on August 24 last year at the age of 80. In a new four-part documentary series on BBC Two, My Life As A Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger, Ronnie … [Read more...] about The Rolling Stones celebrate ‘immaculate’ Charlie Watts in new BBC documentary
What went down at Glastonbury 2022
It's been a long time coming. Two years in a row were canceled due to plague-related reasons, but this year, it finally happened. To quote Emily Eavis on Radio 6's Breakfast Show: “I’m still recovering, because the build-up has just been so long... We’ve never had a build-up as long as this, obviously. We’ve never all collectively been through such an extreme time together. … [Read more...] about What went down at Glastonbury 2022
Glastonbury’s Michael Eavis says portrait is an ‘achievement for a dairy farmer from Somerset’
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis said having a painting of himself displayed at the National Portrait Gallery is “quite an achievement” and “not bad for a typical dairy farmer from Somerset”. The portrait by English artist Sir Peter Blake, which was unveiled by Jarvis Cocker on Sir Peter’s 90th birthday, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery when it … [Read more...] about Glastonbury’s Michael Eavis says portrait is an ‘achievement for a dairy farmer from Somerset’
Sir Paul McCartney electrifies Glastonbury with guests Springsteen and Grohl
Sir Paul McCartney has delivered a Glastonbury headline set for the history books which included surprise appearances from Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. As he took to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night, the former Beatle became the festival’s oldest solo headliner, a week after he celebrated his 80th birthday. To mark the momentous occasion, Sir … [Read more...] about Sir Paul McCartney electrifies Glastonbury with guests Springsteen and Grohl
Glastonbury talks about their Burning Lotus
Catharsis is an important thing. As we go through life, emotions can build up, and it's important to find some way to get it all out. And with our current plague in its third year, it's safe to assume that there's a lot of negative emotions that need to be let out. And while there's several ways to do it, (and, indeed, Aristotle argued that this is the entire point of tragedy, … [Read more...] about Glastonbury talks about their Burning Lotus
Ed Sheeran breaks record as he is named most played artist again
Ed Sheeran was the most played artist of 2021 in the UK, and also claimed the year’s most-played single with Bad Habits. The pop superstar, 31, is the first artist to claim both accolades in two different years. He previously did the double in 2017 with the release of his album Divide and hit single Shape Of You. Tom Grennan had a break-out 2021 (Ian West/PA) Adele is … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran breaks record as he is named most played artist again
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