Stereogum — It was surprising enough when Rick Astley teamed up with Manchester indie rockers Blossoms for a run of Smiths cover shows a few years ago. Now, as the leaves of Brat summer begin to turn gold, they’ve really outdone themselves by putting their ... more info

Metalsucks — Halford's says "I'm never gonna give you up" to these tracks. The post Rob Halford Wants Judas Priest Songs Recorded with Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue’s Songwriting Team Leaked appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Rick Astley stopped by BBC Radio 2's Piano Lounge for a rendition of Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 hit. Rick Astley Covers Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license”: Watch Paolo Ragusa more info

Stereogum — In 2021, Rick Astley played Smiths cover shows in the United Kingdom, which sparked some beef with Johnny Marr that was later squashed. On Friday, Astley stopped by BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room to tackle Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 hit “Drivers Licens... more info

Stereogum — Rick Astley loves covers — whether it’s The Smiths, Post Malone, or Foo Fighters — so it makes sense he’s on Trevor Horn’s star-studded cover album Echoes – Ancient & Modern. Yesterday, they shared their rendition of Yes’ “Owner Of... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Astley wrote, recorded, played, and produced the project himself. Rick Astley Shares New Album Are We There Yet?: Stream Eddie Fu more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Yung Gravy and Rick Astley settled a lawsuit over the rapper's use of Astley's 1987 hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up' in his recent track 'Betty (Get Money).' more info

Rock Sound — This looks to be a lovely weekend. Isle Of Wight festival dropped their final line-up announcement today, and joining headliners Biffy Clyro will be Palaye Royale. Palaye Royale are playing the Big Top on Saturday, June 15 while Biffy Clyro a... more info

Dlisted — Rick Astley (53) Charlie Heaton (25) Tinashe (26) Dane DeHaan (33) Kris Humphries (34) Crystal Reed (34) Alice Eve (37) Calum Best (38) Drita D’avanzo (43) Kim Zmeskal (43) Amy Robach (46) Brian Stepanek (48) David Hater (50) Axl Rose (57) Pic: Ins... more info

Rock Sound — The first round of artists for the 2019 Isle Of Wight Festival have been announced, and Biffy Clyro are set to headline the main stage on Sunday, June 16. Sharing their excitement, Biffy Clyro have said "We are delighted to be headlining The Isl... more info