Albums

Dick Gaughan and Aly Bain in the Netherlands in 1972.

Exclusive The 'lost era' of music by iconic and 'powerful' Scottish folk singer

Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue. Thanks to Cafe Gandolfi, Glasgow.

Deacon Blue on celebrating 40 years and hitting the road in Edinburgh

With Deftones set for three shows in the UK, including performing at Glastonbury Festival, why not go back 25 years to rediscover White Pony?

White Pony at 25: Deftones' defiance and artistic triumph

Almost half say they need of getting on top of their finances

One in four Brits know more about pop culture than savings accounts

Three of the world's wealthiest DJs.

DJ Rich List 2025: Here are the 13 wealthiest DJs in the world

The Alt-rockers The Beta Band have spoken of their excitement at getting back together for a reunion tour across the UK and USA more than 20 years since the group split up

The Beta Band to reunite after 20 years for UK and USA tour

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Metallica's watershed 1986 album Master of Puppets turns 39 today - but is still an album overshadowed by the tragic death of Cliff Burton (far right.)

Metallica’s Master of Puppets at 39: a look back at the metal classic

The Vapors to celebrate brand new album with UK tour in 2025

The '90s are in full swing once again in 2025 with several reunion shows set to take place, and these 15 acts still dominating streaming services like Spotify.

The lasting impact of ‘90s music: 15 Bands still rocking Spotify

What made our 15 essential Scottish albums list, that inspired a legion of musicians across the globe?

Scotland’s Sound: 15 groundbreaking albums that shaped music history

Britney Spears' sophomore album, Oops!... I Did It Again, was released on May 16 2000 - making the album 25 years old this year.

The pop phenomenon that redefined Britney Spears' legacy

Pantera have a date with Glasgow.

Pantera Glasgow Hydro stage times, support, tickets, likely setlist

Patti Smith will be performing her iconic 1975 album, Horses, in full across two nights in the UK in 2025.

Patti Smith announces two-night stint in the UK for 2025

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's album High Voltage, the Royal Mail are set to release a series of stamps ahead of the band's UK tour date.

AC/DC celebrated with new series of Royal Mail stamps

From Mac Miller to Amy Winehouse - here's the 10 artists we've lost that are still high earners through streaming outlets.

The 10 artist who are still high earners in 2025 after their deaths

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

Musician Martyn Bennett

Piping prodigy who blazed a trail through Scottish culture honoured

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

Bullet For My Valentine are on their way to Glasgow.

Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium Glasgow Hydro stage times, support

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem's controversial, critically acclaimed album, The Marshall Mathers LP

From backlash to iconic status: 25 Years of The Marshall Mathers LP

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in the UK in 2025?

Texas - led by frontwoman Sharlene Spitaire - will be headlining this year's Hogmanay concert in Princes Street Gardens.

Texas Edinburgh Hogmanay 2024 set times, support, tickets, setlist

Lana Del Rey, Ringo Starr, Sam Fender and possibly A$AP Rocky are set to release new albums in the first part of 2025.

What albums are scheduled to be released in the New Year?

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

Some of 2024's most critically-acclaimed albums.

Best Albums of 2024: 13 records that had the critics raving this year

Who are Stray Kids, the eight-person strong K-Pop group set to release their new mixtape this week?

Explainer Stray Kids: Who are your next K-Pop obsession and are they touring?

Six of the most streamed albums on Spotify in 2024.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: The world's 10 most streamed albums of the year

Three of Spotify's most-streamed artists of the year.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: The world's 10 most streamed artist of the year

Nile Rodgers & Chic played Glasgow Barrowland this week,

Nile Rodgers & Chic at Glasgow Barrowland: 13 gig pictures and setlist

The Australian Pink Floyd have a date with Glasgow.

Australian Pink Floyd Glasgow Hydro set times, support, setlist

Michael Jackson, left, with Quincy Jones with armful of Grammys at the award show Feb. 28, 1984

Explainer Quincy Jones Grammy legacy, including wins with Michael Jackson

Mark Taylor, a retired art teacher, paints music-themed portraits and album sleeves onto old tin lids and leaves them for gig-goers to take at Waterloo Music Bar.

Meet the tin-lid Banksy who gives out quirky free art at festivals

Some of the best Scottish albums of all time - according to Scotsman readers.

Scotsman readers' 15 favourite Scottish albums of all time

Some of the best selling albums of 2024 so far.

Best Selling Albums 2024: The 13 most popular of the year so far

It was a rivalry of a friendly, competitive nature - but in the pursuit of "one upping" The Beatles, led to a near 40 year wait for The Beach Boys, or rather, Brian Wilson's response.

The Beatles vs The Beach Boys: the "rivalry" that changed pop music

Is today the day that James Blunt hereby becomes known as Blunty McBluntface?

What are the betting odds James Blunt has to change his name?

National Album Day returns on October 19 2024, with this year's choice selection of reissues including limited vinyl runs of All Saints, The Rolling Stones, Babyshambles and Spice Girls.

What reissues are set to be released for National Album Day 2024?

Oasis have topped the UK album charts this week with "Definitely Maybe" knocking Sabrina Carpenter from the top spot. But what are their most streamed songs this year on Spotify?

What is the most streamed Oasis song on Spotify in 2024?

Linkin Park have announced a new album release for November 2024 alongside introducing their new singer - Emily Armstrong - after their live stream overnight.

Who is Emily Armstrong, the new co-singer for Linkin Park?

The final betting odds have been made ahead of this evening’s Mercury Prize - but who would this year’s winner join from previous years?

Explainer The history of the Mercury Prize and betting odds for tonight’s event
Ahead of this evenings Mercury Prize ceremony, learn more about the history of the award 🏆

The Jura mountains on the Isle of Jura. The location was the scene of an infamous stunt in which band members of electronic group KLF burned 1 million pounds in cash at the height of their fame. Picture: Getty Images

Remembering when KLF burned £1m in cash on a remote Scottish island

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Who is the current favourite to win the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2024, as the winner is announced in September - but without a "public performance component."

Who is the current favourite to win the Mercury Prize 2024?

Swifties are intense when it comes to guessing the superstar's next move.

Will Taylor Swift announce Reputation (Taylor's Version) tonight?

As Jack White turns 49 today, what have been some of his biggest musical successes in the United Kingdom? (Credit: Getty Images/Leon Neal)

Jack White's biggest UK chart hits as he turns 49 today

Neil Young has postponed his tour due to illness

Neil Young cancels tour amid ill health, at age of 78

NYC post-punks Interpol are heading to the UK in late 2024, continuing their 20th-anniversary celebrations around their second studio album "Antics." But is that where any new fans of the group should start? (Credit: Interpol/Vevo)

New York post-punk giants announce new UK tour - full dates

Rebecca Richmond-Smith singing the entire 46-song setlist while running on a treadmill.

Video: Taylor Swift fan sings entire Eras setlist running on treadmill

There's definitely some Reputation Era going on - we love it!

Pictures of adoring Taylor Swift fans arriving at the Eras Tour

American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage as part of her Eras Tour.

Why is Taylor Swift so popular?

The kimono was created by Glasgow School of Art graduate KellyDawn Riot, who used her distinctive hand-crafted illustrations and took inspiration from Taylor Swift's music, the colour schemes associated with each album, and mentions of animals, flora and fauna in Swift's song lyrics to create individual collages representing each of the 11 albums.

V&A Dundee to display Taylor Swift-inspired kimono ahead of UK shows

Taylor Swift is a busy woman, so here's everything you need to know about her re-recording project.

Here's why Taylor Swift is re-recording her albums

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