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New Kneecap song Irish Goodbye ‘confronts reality’ of rapper’s mother’s suicide

Móglaí Bap wrote Kneecap's new song as he struggled to "confront the reality" of his mother's suicide. The Irish...
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Midge Ure: The day you don’t pinch-yourself meeting your idols is the day to give it all up

Midge Ure says successful musicians who say they no longer get starstruck meeting their heroes might as well "give it all up".

Midge Ure confesses: I was an absolute d*** at height of fame

Midge Ure has confessed that fame went to his head and turned him into an "absolute d***". The former...

Stars pay tribute to Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider

Midge Ure, Matty Healy, and Alex Kapranos have led tributes to Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider, after he passed away aged 73. The multi-instrumentalist - who...

Paul Weller slams Band Aid track

Paul Weller thinks 'Do They Know It's Christmas' is "shocking". The 59-year-old singer was one of several artists who lent their vocals to Bob Geldof...

Midge Ure to tour his greatest hits

Midge Ure is heading out on a greatest hits tour with a new show which will celebrate his career. The former Ultravox frontman is heading...

Kaiser Chiefs close day one of Cornbury Festival

The Kaiser Chiefs whipped the crowd up in a frenzy as they closed the first day of Cornbury Festival. The 'We Stay Together' hitmakers wowed...

Bob Geldof praises Stormzy as the artist of the moment

Bob Geldof believes Stormzy is carrying on the spirit of rock 'n' roll in the 21st century. The Boomtown Rats frontman considers the grime rapper...

Midge Ure tips David Bowie song for John Lewis Christmas advert

Midge Ure is hoping a David Bowie cover will be used for the John Lewis Christmas advert. The 63-year-old singer, who met Bowie on several...

Midge Ure sports a formal look at the Q Awards

Singer/Songwriter Midge Ure lived up to his OBE honour and formally dressed in a sophisticated black shirt and suit and a dark red tie...

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