Johnny Marr and The Smiths were always indebted to the sounds of their native Manchester, and that extended to the city's extensive northern soul history.

So I was off to the Barras for a gig on Thursday and got the usual thrills. What is it about that sign, those letters in the sky, that red swoop in the dark? It probably has something to do with the ...

Solomon Ray is not unique. AI-generated music is a new frontier in the entertainment world, and artists, industry insiders, ...

The first John Lewis Christmas ad to use the Elton John classic Your Song – albeit covered here by Ellie Goulding – features ...

The release of the John Lewis Christmas advert is a monumental event in the British calendar. In the years gone by, the retailer has managed to make its customers sob and laugh over their festive ads ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both ...

As a kid in Manchester, little Moz couldn't connect to any of the bloated music of the hippie scene, but saw the future in a crude, rude new outfit out of NYC.

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November 21, 2025 • Odeal. Snarky Puppy. The return of Tobias Jesso Jr. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Justus Sanchez from KNKX in Seattle and Tacoma to chat about their favorite new ...

Podcasts Music Commentary Song of the Day From MPR News Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you ...