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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon reveals Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore collaborations were Big Red Machine demos originally

Taylor Swift's 2020 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' collaborations started life as demos for Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner's indie...

Taylor Swift wanted ‘weird’ song with The National

Taylor Swift was keen to collaborate on the “weirdest” song The National had. The ‘Shake It Off’ hitmaker struck...

The National’s Matt Berninger ‘smokes a fair amount of weed’ before going onstage

The National's frontman Matt Berninger admits he "smokes a fair amount of weed" and downs tequila sodas before shows to calm his...

The National get influx of Taylor Swift fans at their concerts

The National's frontman Matt Berninger says Taylor Swift's fans get "bewildered" at their concerts. The American rock band have...

Miley Cyrus, Lorde, The National contribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense tribute album

Miley Cyrus, Lorde, The National and more have contributed to the upcoming 'Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making...

Taylor’s Swift Hit: Pop superstar wrote Willow in ‘less than 10 minutes’

Taylor Swift penned 'Willow' in "less than 10 minutes", according to collaborator Aaron Dessner. The 33-year-old megastar started working...

The National are set to headline London’s Crystal Palace Park

The National are set to play a massive outdoor show at London's Crystal Palace Park in 2024. The acclaimed...

Taylor Swift’s hits Willow and Cardigan were originally for The National

Taylor Swift's hits 'Willow' and 'Cardigan' were originally meant for The National. The tracks from the 2020 sister records...

Aaron Dessner praises Ed Sheeran for ‘turning darkness into light’ on ‘vulnerable’ LP Subtract

Aaron Dessner has heaped praise on Ed Sheeran for "shifting sadness, pain and anxiety" into music "so beautifully" on 'Subtract'.

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