The Cure headline Optimus Alive with epic three-hour-set

The Cure played an epic three-hour set at Portugal's Optimus Alive festival on Friday (July 14), closing the main stage at 3am after coming back for three encores. The band, who were forced to play an acoustic set at Spain's BBK festival earlier this weekend after their equipment failed, were on top form, maintaining a huge crowd throughout their epic set.

Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ named as ‘UK’s Favourite Number One single’

Queen's classic single "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been voted as the UK's 'Favourite Number One Single'. The poll, which has been carried out by the Official Charts Company, asked people to vote for their favourite UK Number One single of the last 60 years and revealed its winner last night (July 15). The 1975 single, which sold over one million copies during its five-week stint at Number One, saw off strong competition from Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", which was narrowly in second place.

Mick Jagger: ‘The Rolling Stones will play together this autumn’

Mick Jagger has confirmed that The Rolling Stones will play together this autumn. The legendary band celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first ever gig earlier this month (July 12), and have been constantly surrounded by rumours that they are preparing to play together once more to mark the half-centenary landmark.

Hard Rock Calling explains decision to cut off Springsteen and McCartney

The organisers of Hard Rock Calling have explained their decision to pull the plug on Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney last night. Yesterday (July 14), The Boss brought the second night of the Hyde Park festival to a close with a 29-song set which lasted over three hours. His performance featured guest appearances from John Fogerty and Tom Morello and culminated in two duets with Paul McCartney.

Sun Kil Moon: “Among The Leaves”

Twenty years of touring and recording, of inspiration and graft for moderate acclaim, and it comes down to this. Mark Kozelek, the pivot of first Red House Painters and now Sun Kil Moon, is engaged in one more slog around Europe. It is not going well.

The Dream Syndicate reunite for anniversary shows

The legendary Paisley Underground band, The Dream Syndicate, have reformed to play four dates in Spain in September to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses.

Watch Jack White’s “Freedom At 21” video

Jack White has released a teaser clip for his new video "Freedom At 21". Scroll down to watch it. The "Freedom At 21" promo is White's first collaboration with video director Hype Williams, best known for his work with hip-hop artists like Missy Elliott and 2Pac. Williams's recent clips include Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" and Kanye West's "All Of The Lights".
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