Artists

As metal nostalgia continues to resonate with people this week after Ozzy Osbourne's final show, what are some of the most expensive works release by artists from the rock and metal field that sold for a pretty penny on Discogs?

17 huge cassette tape sales on Discogs from the world of rock & metal

Richard Demarco at Papple Steadings with director George Mackintosh and Daniel Muzyczuk, director of Museum Sztuki

Homes revealed for impressario Richard Demarco's vast art collection

Oasis’ gigs in Edinburgh this August are predicted to bring around £79.97 million to Scotland’s economy.

From Oasis to TRNSMT: The 13 highest-earning gigs in Scotland 2025

Blood Orange will be performing four solo dates before joining Lorde during her Manchester AO Arena show in November 2025.

Blood Orange announces UK tour for late 2025 - dates and tickets

Bryan Adams will be celebrating the release of his new album with a series of intimate shows across the United Kingdom from August.

Bryan Adams announces intimate album release tour - dates and tickets

The British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2022, featuring work by Errollyn Wallen, Tanita Tikaram, Poppy Ajudha and Jacqui Dankworth.

Joy as Scotland set to return to world-renowned art festival in 2026

From left, Seon Simpson, Fergus Wachala-Kelly, Colm McCready, Karis Kelly and Simon Sweeney. Three works created by Northern Ireland theatre, dance and arts organisations will be spotlighted as part of an event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

Spider by Louise Bourgeois will return to Edinburgh.

The giant metal spider returning to Scottish gallery after 12 years

With Oasis' reunion shows underway, what are some of the most valuable records from the era of Britpop and Cool Britannia?

19 valuable Britpop releases on vinyl, according to Discogs

Rhiannon met pop star Rick Astley at the awards ceremony.

Glasgow mum pays tribute to music therapy at glitzy awards bash

The Tumbling Souls

Musicians being 'AI brushed' out of existence

As fans await more details who else will be playing Wireless 2025, we've taken a look at some of the most recent rumours/hopes of artists that could be announced shortly.

13 acts Wireless 2025 festival-goers think could be announced shortly

Wet Leg are set to perform six dates in the United Kingdom this November, fresh from their North American tour the months preceeding.

Wet Leg announce November UK Tour - dates and tickets

We take a look once again at the most wanted vinyl collectors are hunting for in July 2025 - according to the good people at Discogs.

The 25 most-wanted vinyl records that collectors are hunting for

Paul Carroll released report detailing how the live music experience has shifted over three decades

Ad Feature The cost of live music has SOARED over 30 years, report reveals

Inside the charming Scottish dog art auction attracting global bidding

Reports have emerged that Bob Vylan have been dropped by their talent agents after their comments made at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Bob Vylan 'dropped by agents' and have US visa revoked

Are Deftones set to release new music in July or October 2025, as fans at their Crystal Palace shows were met with the cryptic announcement?

Deftones spark new album rumours after London performance

Big Little Sister is one of the shows which will be fully accessible to people with visual impairment.

First 'fully accessible' Fringe venue to be launched this summer

Stephen Wilson Jr. has a date with Glasgow.

Stephen Wilson Jr. Glasgow Barrowland set times, support, setlist

Curators examine drawings in the exhibition to be held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci to go on show in Scotland for first time

Late 'n' Live at the Gilded Balloon in Edinburgh

Shorter runs and smaller shows - how Fringe is changing as costs rise

Exclusive Festivals outside two biggest cities ignored under expanded fund

Will one or more of these acts play a surprise set at Glastonbury?

Glastonbury Surprise Set Odds 2025: 11 artists tipped for secret gigs

Reem Kelani is due to perform in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Online abuse before Scottish festival 'worst' ever

Tinderbox Orchestra l-r Callum Stevenson, Claire Docherty, Rosie Irvine and Leo Bacica during a photocall to promote the Hidden Door Festival

Festival boss urges public to 'vote with feet' amid last minute risk

Though the band were rumoured in 2024 to be launching another tour this year, reports that have emerged might explain the change of plans for The Rolling Stones.

Rolling Stones reported to be working on follow up to Hackney Diamonds

Ye has apparently changed his name once again, according to filings in the State of California.

Ye changes his name to Ye Ye - for the second time in five years

Singer songwriter Callum Beattie.

Calum Beattie to return to island festival stage after six years

Has there been any changes to what CDs users of Discogs are after in June 2025?

The 15 most wanted CDs in June 2025, according to Discogs

Jenny Niven, director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

No replacement for book festival fund puts community work at risk

Who should have picked up an invite to record a song, which went on to become a smash hit for the artist it wasn't intended for?

13 pop classics & the artists who were originally set to perform them

Could these artists be set to play surprise sets at Glastonbury?

Who are Patchwork? 11 artists rumoured to be performing at Glastonbury

Ahead of August shows from Chappell Roan and Oasis, Kneecap will thrill crowds in Glasgow in July.

Here are all of the biggest concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

Omani Hamer has transformed her rented home into a colourful living space by painting vibrant murals on her garden fence and her fridge.

I transformed my boring grey fridge into a colourful piece of art

Who are the highest earning DJs on Spotify in 2025 - and are any performing at Creamfields this year?

The highest paid DJs on Spotify, and will they be at Creamfields 2025?

Anthony Alderson is director of the Pleasance.

Fringe in danger of becoming 'one monologue festival' due to costs

James Bond 007 First Light: Everything we know about the new game

Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, starring Richard Gadd, began as a one-man Francesca Moody Productions show on the Fringe.

Exclusive 'I couldn't have brought first show to Fringe now' - Fleabag producer

Voiceover artist Diane Brooks (right) is angry about her voice being used for Lothian Buses announcements using AI technology.

Exclusive 'I became the AI voice of Lothian Buses, but didn't know about it'

Edinburgh Art Festival has unveiled its programme.

Exclusive Performance by former Team GB gymnast among line-up for art festival

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Three of the world's wealthiest singers.

Who is the world's richest singer 2025? 28 wealthiest singing stars

What has led to the resurgence of the CD format, and has it more to do with familiarity than convenience?

What has led Millennials and Gen Z to return to compact discs?

Irish rappers Kneecap are set to be playing TRNSMT.

TRNSMT Stage Splits 2025: What stage every artist will be playing

What are CD hunters looking for on Discogs in May, and are any of them in your collections already?

The 17 most-wanted CDs that collectors are desperate for right now

Learn what 'bootlegs' are and what are some of the most valuable releases within the bootlegging community.

A starters guide to bootlegs - and the most lucrative releases

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