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Philip Oakey's voice remains rich and pristine and sets the tone for an evening of timeless era-defining tunes ...

Even when the entire crowd of 23,000 are bellowing his 'whoah-oh-ohs', understated Fender quips 'got some singers here, haven't we?' as if performing in a local boozer ...

Former Beatle's treatment for the film - and an expanded version by sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov - unearthed in the US ...

The frontman talks about sharing a joint with Paul McCartney, a gig in Texas that almost went very wrong and his gruesome party trick ...

The musician on kissing Diana Ross, hating his rugby-player thighs, and wanting to say sorry to Naomi Campbell ...

Harpist Marilu Donovan and violinist Adam Markiewicz strip back their ornamentation and deliver an ambient experience that is both startling and unsettling ...

From stories of queer artists reshaping the pop landscape to an insider's view of Tupac and Biggie, the highlights of a tuneful year ...

Here are the year's most outstanding tracks - from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar - as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers ...

Asian Australian musicians are finding massive success overseas but receive little acclaim or recognition back home. Why?

Bring Me the Horizon, the Sheffield metal band who headlined the festival in 2022, complete the lineup ...