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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 11: (L-R) Musicians Chris Cornell, Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd of Soundgarden attend the premiere of Marvel Studios' "Marvel's The Avengers" held at the El Capitan Theatre on April 11, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
Drummer Matt Cameron confirms that a final Soundgarden album is currently being mixed

By Beth Simpson Published

It comprises eight tracks recorded with Chris Cornell before his death in 2017

Bands
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Bernie Taupin and Elton John accept the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress at DAR Constitution Hall on March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
"It’s a whole different ballgame for him”: Bernie Taupin on Elton John's next album

By Beth Simpson Published

Lyricist has a solo record out in October

Singers & Songwriters
Glen Hansard watches performance of Freddie Mercury impersonator Brian Keville, during the annual Christmas Eve busk in aid of the Dublin Simon Community outside the Gaiety Theater in Dublin.
Bono, Bob Geldof, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish and Finneas mourn Glen Hansard

By Beth Simpson Published

The singer-songwriter was killed in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday

Artists
Olivia Dean performs 'Man I Need' on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England.
Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and Raye score Mercury Prize 2026 'best album' nominations

By Beth Simpson Published

Former winners Dave and Suede have also made the shortlist

Music Industry
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Glen Hansard performs at The Roundhouse on May 23, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)
Tributes are paid to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter and star of Once, who has died at the age of 56

By Beth Simpson Published

He was killed this morning in a motorcycle accident

Artists
English musician Roger Waters performs during his tour "This Is Not a Drill" in Bogota on December 5, 2023.
Rogers Waters answers his critics as he discusses his new version of Comfortably Numb

By Beth Simpson Published

It's been released in a bid to raise funds for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund

Artists
Carly Simon performs onstage during the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
Carly Simon opens up about her battles with Parkinson’s, depression and apathy

By Beth Simpson Published

Singer-songwriter releases her first album in 17 years next month

Artists
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Dhani Harrison and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich form new band and unveil debut album plans

By Fred Garratt-Stanley Published

The new group, called Dragonflies, will drop their self-titled debut record in September

Bands
Jackson Browne
“I wrote those songs before she died – with the exception of one”: Jackson Browne’s ’70s classic

By Paul Elliott Published

“Her death was a total surprise. Maybe it should not have been, but it was”

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MACY'S 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS -- 2026 -- Pictured: Noah Kahan performs at the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" -- (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty Images)
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan wants nappies at gigs amid troubling rise in concertgoers defecating

By Fred Garratt-Stanley Published

Other artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, have shared their concerns about performing to fans who have lost control of their bladders and bowels

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