Iggy Pop to receive 2022 Polar Music Prize

Iggy Pop to receive 2022 Polar Music Prize

Iggy Pop is the joint recipient of the 2022 Polar Music Prize. The 74-year-old Grammy-winning punk legend and the French chamber orchestra Ensemble intercontemporain are set to receive one million Swedish Kroner (£83,060/ $110,602) as part of the honour. The...
The Cure working on new album

The Cure working on new album

Robert Smith says The Cure are working on a new album. The 62-year-old singer/songwriter assured fans that he and his bandmates are planning to have new music to perform once they hit the road on tour again and revealed his desire to release a new album is...
Aerosmith axe European 2022 tour due to COVID-19

Aerosmith axe European 2022 tour due to COVID-19

Aerosmith have axed their European 2022 tour due to the “uncertainty” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Steven Tyler and co were due to hit the road in June and July, but have taken the decision to call off the gigs because of the “continued presence of...
Bob Dylan sells master recordings to Sony

Bob Dylan sells master recordings to Sony

Bob Dylan has sold his entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony in a deal thought to be worth around $200 million.The agreement features all of the legendary musician’s work since 1962, starting with his self-titled debut album, and up to 2020’s...