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Bob Geldof has admitted sneaking drugs into the UK when he returns from trips to Australia as the "gig can't go on" otherwise. The Boomtown Rats singer, famed for co-writing the Band Aid track Do They Know It's Christmas?, recently revealed that he enjoys a very specific morning routine. In addition to a strong black tea, Bob said he has to take two tablets, but the singer-songwriter faces a major issue as they've "banned the f***ing thing in England".  Yet, it would appear that the political activist, 73, isn't afraid of bending a few rules to ensure he doesn't have to endure feeling a "bit sore and stiff". Bob told the Mail: "When I wake up, I have to have strong black tea, and then I have to take two Aspro Clear tablets."He described the routine as a "direct injection" or a "mainline...

Top 10 Bob Dylan songs ranked in new poll and Like a Rolling Stone isn’t No 1. (Image: GETTY)This weekend, the BAFTA-nominated A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet hits cinemas. Marking the release of this long-awaited biopic, British music and audio pioneer Cambridge Audio has polled over 5000 fans worldwide to determine the Top 10 Bob Dylan songs of all time. The Bard has written over 600 tracks over his almost 70-year career as a singer-songwriter, and below are the ones fans deem to be his very best.10. Desolation Row (1965)Dylan’s sign-off to his revolutionary Highway 61 Revisited comes in at an epic 11 minutes and 21 seconds. Its poetic, surreal lyrics are full of imagery and capture a universal feeling of troubled times that transcend the generations. (Image: COLUMBIA)9....

Any music fan worth their salt will know just how powerful, iconic, and genre-defining Nine Inch Nails are. The Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross-led band have become synonymous with some of the wider alternative genres, including goth and industrial rock.While each of the band members has been hard at work building their Hollywood careers, they have not yet forgotten about their music fans.Now, finally, for the first time since 2022, Nine Inch Nails have teased the beginning of their next tour - but there is a catch.Nine Inch Nails confirmed the existence of an upcoming world tour on their social media, as they wrote: "Since some dates and information about our world tour have leaked we are confirming that yes we will be touring and will provide more details soon."With that said Nine Inch ...

Sir Paul McCartney has been world famous for over 60 years, regularly performing concerts to thousands.And yet, even after all this time, The Beatles legend still feels another living musician makes him nervous, and it’s one he’d love to collaborate with.Previously answering fan questions on his official website, one asked Macca: “Is there anyone else you would like to sing a duet with?”The star replied: “Bob Dylan keeps coming up in my mind, but I don’t know if we’ll ever get round to it.”This isn’t the first time McCartney has said this about Dylan in recent years, having been asked about desired collaborations in a Reddit AMA.McCartney said then: “I've always had a sneaky feeling to collaborate with Bob Dylan, but it's never happened. It's intriguing, but…”It isn’t too surprising tha...

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Frank Turner - Leeds festival Interview with ExpressBrits season is upon us once again - and thankfully, there's more to it than just some awards.As with every year, the Brits Week will be hitting live music venues around the country in just a few weeks' time.Here, some of the country's most successful and exciting up-and-coming artists will be playing some intimate shows around Great Britain for discount prices all while supporting the War Child charity.These shows will include the likes of Kasabian, Nova Twins, Clean Bandit, Tom Walker, and many more.Tickets will be released on general onsale at the end of the week, but you can sign up for cheap tickets before anyone els...

Coldplay are just a few months away from finally returning to the UK to continue their Music of the Spheres tour.The band, who are best known for such iconic hits as Viva La Vida, Fix You, The Scientist, and more, will be playing two stadiums across 12 dates throughout August and September.During this time, the Chris Martin-fronted band will take up residency at Hull's Craven Park Stadium and London's Wembley Stadium.While tickets were released late last year, they sold out extremely quickly. Since then, countless tickets have been advertised on such resale websites as viagogo, StubHub and more.Now, as the ticket market continues to fluctuate, we've figured out when and where the cheapest tickets are available for which specific Coldplay tour date. Here's the list:Coldplay tickets are a...

Marking the release of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown this week, British music and audio pioneer Cambridge Audio has conducted a new survey of over 5,000 music fans worldwide.They were asked to list their all-time Top 5 most influential music artists. And it will come as little surprise that the most successful band in history, The Beatles, dominated the top spot with almost 83 per cent voting for the Fab Four.Just behind them were David Bowie on 65 per cent, the Rolling Stones on 53 per cent, Jimi Hendrix on 52 per cent and Bob Dylan on 50 per cent.The Bard himself managed to be voted more influential than Elvis Presley on almost 46 per cent.Meanwhile more modern artists like Taylor Swift (14 per cent) were much further down.It may come as a surprise that Elvis is in sixth pla...

Coldplay fans are in for a treat this summer. The iconic British band is set to continue their Music of the Spheres tour with 12 massive gigs at two UK stadiums throughout August.The shows, which will kick off on August 19, 2025, will be held at Hull's Craven Park Stadium and London's Wembley Stadium, racking up around 1 million available tickets in the process.Tickets were initially released in September 2024, but, because of the band's popularity, they sold out rapidly. And the demand has not subsided just yet, either.As a result, many fans were left ticketless, and have since begun resorting to resale websites to secure their spot at the upcoming Coldplay tour. However, there's another way to get your hands on Coldplay tickets, as well.VIP and hospitality tickets are currently availa...

It's feeling a lot colder than it was yesterday, isn't it? Between the festivities, the New Year and the snowfall, plenty of music fans are already keen to get back out onto the fields, get a drink in their hands, and listen to some live music.And, thankfully, Great Britain is one of the most festival-filled countries in the world. So, as host of some of the world's biggest and best-loved events, it'll prove to be the right place for music fans this year.But, combing through the many festivals may be daunting. As a result, we've collated our five favourite festivals below, along with ticket links for those who just need to be pointed in the correct direction.And, considering getting a Glastonbury Festival ticket is nigh-on impossible, these festivals give fans a better chance of attendi...

Sabrina Carpenter enjoyed a surge in popularity throughout 2024, and she's set to enjoy even more excitement this year, as well. The American singer is set to embark on her Short n' Sweet tour in the UK in the coming months.Best known for her hit Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter will be performing at various arenas across the UK from March. These include shows at London's O2 Arena and Birmingham's Utilita Arena - among others.The 25-year-old will be showcasing songs from her latest album, Short n' Sweet, from March 3, and will be supported by London-based singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri.On top of that, Sabrina Carpenter will also be headlining BST Hyde Park this summer, marking her debut at the annual festival.Tickets for both her tour and the Hyde Park show are currently available but, ...