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Mark Hamill once found a David Bowie review in a ‘Star Wars’ costume
While filming the first instalment of the epic space franchise back in 1976<p><b>Mark Hamill</b> has revealed he once found a David Bowie review in a <i>Star Wars</i> …
David BowieNoel Gallagher responds to Oasis’ ‘Live Forever’ being voted the best British song ever
1994 single pips 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to top spot<p>Oasis‘ ‘ Live Forever’ has been voted the best British song ever in a new poll, with Noel Gallagher …
List-WorthyDavid Byrne – American Utopia
Pop polymath delivers surreal state of the nation address<p>Listen to “Don’t Worry About the Government” from <b>Talking Heads</b>‘ 1977 debut album and you …
David ByrneLast night, Matt Bellamy and Graham Coxon’s Beatles tribute band stormed the Royal Albert Hall
Meet Dr Pepper's Jaded Hearts Club Band<p>Last night saw Graham Coxon join Muse frontman Matt Bellamy’s new Beatles tribute act on stage at the Royal …
BritpopSmoke Some Weed, Take a Walk, and Read This Interview With Neil Young
Sixty years into an iconic career, Young is still fighting back against the recording industry. In a rare interview, he talks to Noisey about art, algorithms, and the likelihood of music saving the world.<p>"They're beautiful," Neil Young says of the new melodies he's had rolling around his head …
Archives30 Fascinating Early Bands of Future Music Legends
From Billy Joel's heavy-metal duo to Madonna's post-punk act and Neil Young's Motown outfit, these are the primordial groups that rock forgot<p>Even …
Hospitalisation from taking cocaine has risen 90 percent in the last four years
"We’re already hearing that A&E and hospitals are pressured for resources, and this adds significant additional strain."<p>Hospitalisation linked to the …
CocaineStevie Wonder defends Bruno Mars over “bullshit” cultural appropriation accusations
"God created music for all of us to enjoy," Wonder says<p>Stevie Wonder has spoken in defence of Bruno Mars following accusations of cultural …
Stevie WonderArctic Monkeys to reissue debut album on “smoke” vinyl
It'll come with a 16-page booklet which features lyrics, exclusive liner notes and an original poem by John Cooper Clarke<p>Arctic Monkeys are set to …
Arctic Monkeys‘Smell my cheese!’ – It’s Alan Partridge’s Best Quotes – and how you can revisit the classics for free
Cook a cat! Alan Partridge just doesn’t die. The hapless TV and radio presenter, a man with no social skills whose entire job relies on having good …
Introducing NME Gold Paul Weller
Meet the latest addition to the Uncut family...<p>A new week, a new magazine. This time, please allow me to cue up the latest issue of <b>NME Gold</b> – a new …
The Chemical Brothers Announce Major Show At London’s Alexandra Palace
The Chemical Brothers have announced details of a huge London show for later this year. The electronic music pioneers will play the city’s Alexandra …
Universal MusicThe Who to release Live At The Fillmore East 1968 for 50th anniversary
Pete Townshend's 1972 solo album Who Came First also reissued<p><b>The Who</b> will finally release an official album of their much bootlegged 1968 Fillmore …
Rock MusicDeath Of R&B Artist, Writer & “Philly Sound” Principal Bunny Sigler
Bunny Sigler, the artist and songwriter who helped shape the famous Philadelphia Sound with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, died on Friday (6) at the age …
Universal Music15 Brilliant Gallagher on Gallagher insults to use on your own siblings
If in doubt, just call them a potato<p>Liam and Noel Gallagher Credit: Getty<p>Noel and Liam’s everlong feud has now transcended the generations, when last …
Noel GallagherThe Right Side Of Funky
James Brown, "The Godfather Of Soul" bringing the party to the people! "The Hardest Working Man In Show Business" was all about helping others to …
Isaac Hayes' Remastered Stax Catalog Digitally Released
'Hot Buttered Soul,' 'Shaft' and 'Black Moses' among soul legend's 12 albums mastered for iTunes<p>Twelve of soul legend Isaac Hayes' most iconic …
Soul Music‘He gave his musicians the freedom to play as a child plays – fearless and free’
8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016 The bassist in Bowie’s band remembers a towering creative force with a vision beyond music<p> Prince remembered by Amma Asante<p>Bowie was smart… really smart. For someone who had allegedly done so many drugs, the wealth of intellect he possessed and exuded was …
David BowieFamous Music Album Covers Reimagined with “Star Wars” Characters
Digital artist Steven Lear has an “unhealthy obsession for movies, music, and Photoshop,” and he ingeniously fused the trio of interests into one amusing project. Called <i>Why the LongPlay Face?</i>, the series is a mashup of popular tunes and <i>Star Wars</i>, imagining what iconic album covers would look like …
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