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How to watch Prime Video from anywhere
By Louder published
Amazon's streaming platform is home to Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Grammy Award-winning music docs, performances and dramas. Here's how to watch Prime Video from anywhere in the world.

Aftershock is the West Coast's biggest rock, punk and metal festival. Here's why you can't afford to miss it
By Louder published
Sponsored by Danny Wimmer Presents
Insane lineup? Check. More stages than ever? Check. More ways to get involved than ever before? Check. You need Aftershock Festival in your life

How to listen to BBC Sounds from anywhere
By Louder published
The free-to-air audio streaming platform has been replaced with a poor imitation for international audiences. Here's how to listen to BBC Sounds from anywhere.

RUSHfest Scotland is the world's best Rush celebration festival, and from its brilliant lineup to its exciting special guests, you can't afford to miss this year's event
By Louder published
Sponsor Content Created With RUSHfest Scotland
Taking place this May, RUSHfest Scotland is the ultimate celebration of Canada's greatest band

Louder Than Life has just launched one of the biggest rock festival lineups in history. Here's why you can't afford to miss it
By Louder published
Sponsored by DWP
From its incredible lineup to unforgettable experiences and sweet ticket deals, you need to be at Louder Than Life 2026

How to watch BBC iPlayer from anywhere
By Louder published
Free-to-air streaming platform BBC iPlayer is home to Oscar-winning music docs, live performances, archive footage and more. Here's how to watch BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Yungblud responds to backlash over controversial Till Lindemann photo
By Louder published
Yungblud responds to fans’ disappointment after a photo appeared online of him with Rammstein’s Till Lindemann

The Cure’s Perry Bamonte dies aged 65: “He was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story”
By Louder published
The Cure confirm that longtime guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has passed away

Violet Grohl channels Queens Of The Stone Age on debut single, receives love and praise from offspring of other superstar rockers
By Louder published
Dave Grohl's eldest daughter Violet shares debut single Thum

Download 2026 festival tickets, lineup rumours, announcements and more
By Louder last updated
Everything you need to know about Download festival 2026, including buying tickets and lineup announcements

Ex-Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dead at 48 following prison attack
By Louder published
It's been reported that the former Lostprophets frontman was attacked in prison by a fellow inmate

Prime Day vinyl deals 2025: The main sale is over, but you can still spin a discount if you're quick
By Louder last updated
This year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has come to an end, but if you're quick, you'll still be able to save a bundle on a variety of vinyl records

Debate: what's the greatest punk album ever?
By Louder published
Ramones? Fun House? The Crack? Dookie? The Shape Of Punk To Come? Randy the Band? We want to know your pick for punk's finest hour

Debate: What's the greatest grunge album ever?
By Louder published
Nevermind? Dirt? Ten? God's Balls? Spanking Machine? We want to know the one elite grunge album you can't live without

We've introduced comment sections to our website so you can now comment directly on our stories
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Why is everyone talking about Bob Vylan? Glastonbury festival's biggest controversy explained
By Louder last updated
London punk-grime duo Bob Vylan are the subjects of a criminal investigation following their set at Glastonbury. This is the story behind the biggest talking point of this year's festival

"Not safe for work. Or the bus. Or brunch with your parents. Or your jealous boyfriend": Watch Halsey walk a latex-wearing man around like a dog in their new NSFW music video for Safeword
By Louder published
Halsey unveils their raunchy S&M-inspired music video for punky new single Safeword

Rachael Yamagata teams up with TESSAN to inspire journeys through music and connection
By Louder published
Sponsored
Rachael Yamagata knows a thing or two about music being a journey - which is why her collaboration with TESSAN is a match made in heaven

The Hourglass Effect's gorgeous new EP Inner Ocean is the burst of country-fried rock 'n' roll you need to get you through winter
By Louder published
Sponsor Content Created With Music Gateway
Hailing from Charlotte, NC, The Hourglass Effect have one excellent album under their belts and are only getting better with Inner Ocean

Mystic Festival is boasting one of 2025's best lineups and one of the most unique and great value metal festival experiences in the world
By Louder published
Sponsored
From its historic and unique location to its incredible lineup, Mystic needs to be on your festival shortlist for 2025

Bono on how U2 rescued the song that became one of their biggest hits
By Louder published
U2’s frontman says their producer forced the band to record it live, and he's glad he did

Mrs. Henry have crafted one of this year's most epic rock albums with the 38-track rock opera spectacular Keep On Rising
By Louder last updated
Sponsored
Keep On Rising is a three-part concept rock opera that fans of Kiss, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Meat Loaf and more will adore

“I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage.” Dave Grohl reveals that he has become a father for the fourth time, promises to try to regain his family's trust and “earn their forgiveness”
By Louder published
Dave Grohl shares news that he has become a father to a fourth daughter, outside his marriage
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