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Hal David, lyricist behind string of memorable hits, dies aged 91

4858 days ago
Guardian MusicBest know for partnership with Burt Bacharach on songs such as Walk On By and I Say A Little PrayerSongwriter Hal David, famous for penning dozens of top 40 hits with composer Burt Bacharach, has died aged 91.The lyricist, who wrote many timeless son... more info

DJ Silkie Q&A

4859 days ago
Guardian MusicThe king of soulful, synth-heavy dubstep empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I always play to rescue a dancefloor Emalkay: Crusader When the drop comes in with that Reese bassline and jungle-style beats, it's curtains on the dance... more info

Family life

4859 days ago
Guardian MusicReaders' favourite photographs, songs and recipesSnapshot: My parents meeting Joan CrawfordWhen I was young I never understood why my parents seemed so pleased about this photograph – known in the family as "the one with Joan Crawford". They told m... more info

Bush – review

4859 days ago
Guardian MusicKoko, LondonEvery music movement has its pioneers and its parasites. It was Bush's grave misfortune to be viewed as the ultimate bandwagon-jumping opportunists of the early 90s grunge scene, with the London band being dismissed in their native land a... more info

Stella McCartney Honors Her Parents' Marriage With New Perfume

4860 days ago
StarpulsePaul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella has created a new perfume in honor of his near 30-year marriage to her mother. Photographer Linda Eastman wed the Beatles legend in 1969 and the ... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Sir Paul Mccartney To Unveil Motown Piano He Helped Refurbish

4860 days ago
ContactMusicA fabled Motown piano Sir Paul Mccartney paid to have restored is to be unveiled in New York in September 12 - and hell be on hand to play it The Beatles star was shocked when he saw the battered 1877 Steinway grand piano which had been playe... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Stella Mccartney Honours Parents' Marriage With New Perfume

4860 days ago
ContactMusicPaul Mccartneys fashion designer daughter Stella has created a new perfume in honour of his near 30-year marriage to her mother Photographer Linda Eastman wed the Beatles legend in 1969 and the couple enjoyed a lasting relationship until she los... more info

John Lennon - John Lennon's Murderer Planned To Live With Christian Minister

4861 days ago
ContactMusicJohn Lennons murderer Mark David Chapman had planned to live and work with a Christian minister in New York if he had been granted parole The 57 year old who fatally shot the Beatles icon outside his Manhattan home in December 1980 h... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Sir Paul Mccartney Sends Message Of Support To U.K. Paralympians

4861 days ago
ContactMusicSir Paul Mccartney has given Team Great Britain a big boost as they prepare to compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games by sending athletes a special message of support The Beatles legend issued the words of encouragement hours before the Open... more info

Pop: If they can make it there...

4862 days ago
The Independent The Beatles did it. The Stones did, too. Bizarrely, Bush managed it, where Oasis and Take That never could, nor Westlife, Boyzone or 5ive. Coldplay cracked it, and so – oh, dear – did the Spice Girls. Now, without question, One Direction and The... more info

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