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2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem's controversial, critically acclaimed album, The Marshall Mathers LP

From backlash to iconic status: 25 Years of The Marshall Mathers LP

Orchestrated by Rezső Seress in 1933 and covered by Billie Holiday, this song is considered the most depressing ever committed to record ahead of Blue Monday 2025.

Explainer Blue Monday 2025: the tragic tune that became a musical curse

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Baroque music and starting your day's listening a couple of hours earlier - here's some tips how to get through Blue Monday in 2025.

Explainer How morning music can help boost your mood during Blue Monday in 2025

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter's UK tour, how much are resale tickets currently going for in the event FOMO catches up with you?

Where can you find the cheapest tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter?

Linda Nolan has sadly passed away, aged 65. Inset: Tower lit up pink for Linda

Watch: Tower lights up pink after Linda Nolan's tragic cancer death

The Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, opens in UK cinemas this weekend - but why was the singer, played by Timothée Chalamet, called "Judas" during a show in Manchester in 1966?

Explainer A Complete Unknown: why was Bob Dylan called Judas during a UK show?

Studies have shown that contrary to your gym buddy's comments, not everyone is raring to go in January each year - and our listening tastes tend to demonstrate that.

How January can lead to changes to your listening habits

Drake alleged that UMG and Spotify ‘boosted’ plays of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us, in the now dropped legal petition.

Drake drops two lawsuits regarding Kenrick Lamar’s Not Like Us

Nine Inch Nails have revealed on social media that they will be hitting the road in 2025.

Nine Inch Nails reveal they are set to tour in 2025

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson makes some bold predictions for the year ahead in music, including why guitar-music still to pull it's socks up.

I’m a music expert - here are my biggest predictions for 2025 Benjamin Jackson

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

From being dropped by her label to her meteoric 2024 - who is Chappell Roan, the Midwest Princess who could be on your Spotify Wrapped playlist this year?

Explainer Who is Chappell Roan? The rise of the Midwest Princess after BBC win

Chappell Roan has won the annual BBC Sound of... for 2025.

Chappell Roan crowned the winner of BBC Sound of 2025

Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy content while on the move

Sneaky way to get free audiobooks using an Amazon promotion

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in the UK in 2025?
If you have one of these ten records in your vinyl collection, you could be sitting on gold 💲
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K-Pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to perform in the UK for the first time in March 2025.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER announce one-off UK performance for 2025

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

On what would have been the 90th birthday of the King, here's Elvis Presley's most successful film, and where you can stream the majority of his 31 pictures,.

How to watch Elvis Presley’s cinematic outings on his 90th birthday

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Having built up a following on the gigging circuit and supported indie greats like The Courteeners and Miles Kane, the singer-songwriter came out with this acclaimed debut album last year.

10 of the best albums to come out of the capital

For those seeking a festive yet tranquil way to begin the New Year, the Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral was a special evening, as the St. Giles' Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael Harris, with the St. Giles' Camerata leader Angus Ramsay, were joined by a stunning array of talented young soloists performing the concluding three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.

Revellers dance the night away at indoor Hogmanay events

In what is surely already the most successful rock n roll comeback of all time, Oasis are set to return to the stage next year, 16 years after their bitter split in 2009, with an estimated 14 million people trying to get tickets for their sold UK comeback stadium tour, with further massive concerts all over the world selling out in minutes. Let's just hope the Gallagher brothers haven't had a punch-up before the Oasis Live 25 tour hits Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 8, 9 and 12.

16 of the biggest concerts coming to the city in 2025

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

The exact time Jools' Annual Hootenanny starts on TV tonight

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

Who’s set to feature on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny this New Years Eve?
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues band return for another Hootenanny this New Years Eve
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What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 alternative European festivals in 2025 if you're bored of UK events

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

The original 1980s music feud before Oasis and Blur

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

Lana Del Rey, Ringo Starr, Sam Fender and possibly A$AP Rocky are set to release new albums in the first part of 2025.

What albums are scheduled to be released in the New Year?

Amazon Music Unlimited can be used for three months without paying a penny

Amazon music is now free for three months, and there are amazing perks

What are some of the most misheard lyrics from a number of our favourite Christmas anthems?

11 of the most misheard lyrics from the world of Christmas songs

King Diamond, DMX and My Chemical Romance - here's 13 alternative Christmas songs if you're fed up what's been on the radio over the past month...

13 Christmas songs that are wholly different to what you are used to

Forth One's 'Boogie In The Morning' breakfast show team have unveiled their Christmas parody song for 2024

Watch: Edinburgh radio stars release hilarious Christmas parody song

From "Somewhere In Time" to "PWR/UP", here's 13 "ugly jumpers" for sale this Christmas, and where to get them from.

13 “ugly jumpers” this Christmas inspired by rock ‘n’ roll musicians

Andrew Ridgeley celebrates Wham! earning the 2024 Christmas Number 1 single for a second year in a row after the announcement on BBC Radio 1 moments ago.

UK chart history made as 2024's Christmas Number 1 is announced

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?

Burna Boy is set to play in the UK ahead of the release of his new album in 2025.

Burna Boy set to perform in Manchester in 2025 - how to get tickets

‘Mistletoe’ by Justin Bieber and Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know it’s Christmas’ are other tracks people have grown tired of

‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ is the least liked Christmas song

Reporter Benjamin Jackson tries his hand at writing a "relatable" Christmas song - with the help of ChatGPT.

I tried to write the next Christmas anthem for the 2025 season

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Three quarters look forward to the drive home for Christmas, as it’s a key part of their annual traditions.

Average drive home for X-mas will cover 94 miles and 11 festive songs

The cost of buying and posting cards could be one reason for their demise, while some reckon the rise in digital communication might be making them obsolete

Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards this year

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

The Echo Auto sits discreetly on your dashboard, ready to take commands

Half-price in-car Alexa: The Echo Auto has dropped to an amazing price

The UK singles midweek chart has been revealed, but who this close to Christmas is set to become the 2024 Christmas Number 1 winner?

Who in the midweek chart could be crowned the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

Save the date! Here are the key dates for 2025's music award season, including the BRIT Awards and the Grammys.

The major award ceremonies taking place in 2025

Adele has found herself the subject of a plagiarism claim in a Brazilian court over her song, “Million Years Ago.”

Court orders Adele to remove song from streaming services

Restaurants and retailers are capitalising on the 'K-Wave' through rapid delivery as orders of East Asian food on Just Eat has grown 23 per cent year on year

Ad Feature Korean culture charms Brits as ‘K-Wave’ injects £3.5bn into economy

Woman listening to Christmas music.

Watch: Full list of every UK Christmas number one since records began

Wychwood Festival is set to take place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire from May 30 to June 1 2025.

Wychwood Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025 event

Who are Stray Kids, the eight-person strong K-Pop group set to release their new mixtape this week?

Explainer Stray Kids: Who are your next K-Pop obsession and are they touring?

23 years ago this week, Whitney Houston was still reigning atop the UK single chart with “I Will Always Love You”

What songs have matched Whitney Houston's record on the UK chart?

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE has revealed on social media she is battling stage 4 bowel cancer.

Kanya King CBE: MOBO Awards founder battling stage 4 cancer