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A number of Balearic islands, including Ibiza and Mallorca, are set to band alcohol sales after 9.30pm to tackle “excessive tourism”. According to DJ Mag, the new law took effect on May 11, where popular tourist destinations such as Ibiza’s San Antonio and Mallorca’s Magaluf will have new sanctions on alcohol purchase and consumption placed on them. The ban on alcohol sales will reportedly take effect between 9:30pm and 8am in […]

Paul Weller has shared he believes that The Beatles split at the “right time.” READ MORE: ‘Let It Be’ review: The Beatles dust off their spellbinding 1970 break-up doc The Modfather and former frontman of The Jam – who is set to release ‘66′, his 17th solo album and 28th studio LP in total since launching his career back in 1977 – spoke to Mojo, and recalled the impact The Beatles […]

Norway’s Gåte have said they considered withdrawing from Eurovision this year “until the last second”. READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest” This year’s song contest has seen multiple controversies arise in the build up to the finale, which aired last Saturday (May 11). On top of the shock disqualification of Dutch entry Joost Klein, Eurovision organisers the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) […]

Ringo Starr has revealed that The Beatles wouldn’t have made as many records had it not been for “workaholic” Paul McCartney. READ MORE: ‘Let It Be’ review: The Beatles dust off their spellbinding 1970 break-up doc The drummer of the legendary band sat down with journalist Dan Rather for a new interview on AXS TV. Starr opened up about how The Beatles didn’t get along and how without Macca, they […]

Janelle Monáe has revealed that she felt “othered” early on in her career because she didn’t know how to make her music “translate”. READ MORE: Janelle Monáe – ‘The Age Of Pleasure’ review: an unabashedly sexy sonic voyage The Kansas singer, actor and rapper is set to headline the first-ever I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival, which will take place this Saturday (May 18) at the American Legion Mall in Indianapolis, […]

Inhaler have announced an autumn 2024 North American tour set to kick off later this year. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Inhaler: “We’re not here to be a mid-bill festival band – you have to keep pushing to the very top” The Dublin band – comprised of Eli Hewson, Rob Keating, Josh Jenkinson and Ryan McMahon – took to their official social media accounts to reveal that they will be […]

Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys have discussed their new Disney+ documentary, the support they had from The Beatles, and the health of songwriter Brian Wilson. Interviewed by Mariella Frostrup alongside The Beach Boys’ documentary director Frank Marshall at Abbey Road Studios last night (May 13), the pair revealed that the 81-year-old Wilson – who has recently been placed under conservatorship for what his doctors call a […]

A reporter has come forward and denied being assaulted by Drake, as conspiracy theories about the Canadian rapper and Kendrick Lamar are going viral. READ MORE: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline The two rappers have been engaged in a feud for years now, although the beef has come to a head in recent weeks – with each sharing increasingly personal diss tracks lately and other artists getting involved. […]

Over 100 acts have now dropped out of this year’s Great Escape Festival in solidarity with Palestine, with Massive Attack also speaking out in support of the boycott. The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is due to take place across various music venues in Brighton from tomorrow (May 15) until Saturday (18). READ MORE: The 10 best new acts we saw at The […]