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British music ranks as the UK’s biggest source of cultural pride in new BPI study

British music now ranks as the UK’s biggest source of cultural pride. A new study from the British Phonographic Industry found that music beat every other form of UK cultural outpu...

This Oasis Song From 1995 Might Have Shifted the Tides When It Came to the Britpop Explosion

“Out of touch” The Wiggles aren’t familiar with Oasis: “Controversially, I like Blur more”

One of the members even bought a poster of Liam and Noel Gallagher, thinking it was Paul McCartney and John Lennon The post “Out of touch” The Wiggles aren’t familiar with Oasis: “...

London’s Barbican has just opened a free exhibition all about 1996 – with Spice Girls outfits, Britpop memorabilia and m...

The exhibition, which features stuff like Gerri Halliwell’s union jack print boots and Liam Gallagher’s tambourine, is curated by The Sun’s former entertainment editor

‘Brits are not as groovy as us – but they’re less square than Europeans’: how drum’n’bass united Brazil and the UK

When drum’n’bass grew stale in the 90s, it got a samba-splicing Brazilian twist. As that style returns, the scene’s legends and newcomers celebrate a cross-cultural triumphWagner R...

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026: Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, New Order, Joy Division among inductees

A record-breaking six British acts appear in the 'Performer' category this year, with Liam Gallagher calling it a "real honour" The post Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026: Oasis, W...

Lyford drops their nostalgic new tune, "Does it Matter"

Lyford, based in Scunthorpe, England, has today delivered their new single, "Does It Matter". The new offering is one of those Britpop revival anthems that kicks off with a mighty...

The Next British Invasion Is Here, and It’s Led by Women

Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young and PinkPantheress are making a big impact on the charts and in pop culture, foregrounding their Englishness rather than adapting it.

Oasis, Spice Girls and Nokia: Remembering 1996 at the Barbican

A free exhibition in the Barbican Music Library uses Britain’s biggest pop acts to anchor a compact look back at the cultural moment of 1996.Read more ›

Oasis ruled the world in 1996 - back home things were about to get biblical

Oasis' fans camped out to get their hands on a ticket for their gigs at Manchester City's Maine Road, 30 years ago

We wanted to put a mark on the world- the sweaty, singular indie music scene of early-00s Brighton

We wanted to put a mark on the world- the sweaty, singular indie music scene of early-00s Brighton

Paul Weller, Madness, Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock and loads more for London Artists for G...

"I believe it’s the human rights issue of our time," Gillespie said. "A grave historical injustice has been done to the Palestinian people" The post Paul Weller, Madness, Primal Sc...

Lost US Indie band The Poppies on streaming for the first time…

The Poppies: Honeybee / Demos (Self Released) Streaming Available Now After over three decades in the musical wilderness, The Poppies have released their seminal 1993 album, Honeyb...

Oasis grant Andy Burnham permission to use ‘Some Might Say’ in new by-election campaign video

Elbow’s anthem ‘One Day Like This’ also features in the clip, which sees the Manchester Mayor begin his bid to return to Westminster The post Oasis grant Andy Burnham permission to...

SKINDRED continue their assault on the pop charts with YOU GOT THIS

You Got This is like a Skindred best-of, showing off their repertoire from dancehall grooves to reggae, metal and jangly acoustic gems. The post SKINDRED continue their assault on...

‘It’ll be in my Guardian obituary’: David Balfe on inspiring Blur’s Country House and tripping on Top of the Pops

He was the burned-out bigwig who moved to a very big house. Now back with his first music for decades, he talks about signing the Proclaimers, being punched by Julian Cope – and hi...

Rough Trade is taking over the Southbank Centre to celebrate the label’s 50th birthday – and it’ll be headlined by Pulp...

There’ll also be performances by caroline & My New Band Believe, author appearances, a record fair and more – here’s how to get tickets

Back to the 90s: Tate exhibition to explore decade’s art and fashion

Show curated by Edward Enninful will highlight era’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from Cool BritanniaSteve McQueen’s first major film, a Chris Ofili painting in t...

Praise for 80s music legend trying to save historic village pub

Praise has been given to 1980s music legend Tony Hadley, who is trying to save a historic village pub on the Oxfordshire border.

AD FEATURE: Pop icons and guitar heroes lighting up Manchester stages in 2026

From Tori Kelly to Barenaked Ladies, there's a host of fantastic live shows coming up for a great night out in the city

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Something We Believe In”: Pleasure Pill Come ‘Alive’ with Infectious Britpop Charm & Churn on Elec...

San Diego indie rock band Pleasure Pill channel release, reflection, and raw emotional momentum into their new EP ‘Alive,’ a fiery, four-song surge of Britpop spirit, anthemic ener...

Suburban Legends Are “Loaded & Electric” On Upcoming UK Tour

California ska favourites Suburban Legends are heading back to the UK this next month, bringing their full-throttle electric show across the country for the first time in eight yea...

Harry Styles shares indie-packed line-up for his curated Meltdown 2026

Warpaint, Orlando Weeks, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and more are on the bill The post Harry Styles shares indie-packed line-up for his curated Meltdown 2026 appeared first on N...

"Discharge meets GBH and Motörhead at an anti-Nazi demonstration after drinking cider all afternoon in a Hackney squat."...

There's more to British punk rock than Never Mind The Bollocks and London Calling