The Mercury Prize has always championed music authenticity, and it's move to Newcastle may just help it retain that spirit.

Mongolian jazz vocalist Enji has returned with a new album, 'Sonor', which crafts a meditative, naturalistic narrative compounded by lush instrumentation.

Counting Crows produce an uncanny valley version of an album, something that sounds like music but feels off for some reason. Read more here.

Back with another wander between post-punk, jazzy pop and synth grooves, Ready for Heaven sees Deradoorian score the contemporary age with sincere irreverence.

Glenn Frey was laser-focused on getting everything right in the Eagles, but he knew he wanted to leave certain people in the dust. Read more here.

There are many theories to the work of the Coen Brothers, with Jeff Bridges confirming his belief in one about his most iconic character.

Tom Petty was no stranger to country music, and some great country records gave rock a run for its money in his collection. Read more about it here.

As much as Sting is a central figure in rock, he was never afraid to explore sounds outside of the standard genre format.

Tom Petty's favourite Bob Dylan lyric is proof that even the most specific songs will find a way to resonate as a personal message in someone's life.

The Quarrymen were, in effect, the wheels that then turned into the monster of Beatlemania - but who were the original members of the skiffle outfit?

In a tale as old as time, the best-selling Black Sabbath album is not the one that Ozzy Osbourne sees as the band's artistic peak despite it's sales numbers.

Following the release of new single 'What Was That', Lorde has unveiled a list of tour dates for her new album 'Virgin', including the UK, US and Europe.