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Olympic opening ceremony: the music, reviewed

4894 days ago
Guardian MusicDanny Boyle's Olympic soundtrack was baffling at times, but was ultimately an inclusive and unpredictable triumphThose logging on to iTunes on Friday afternoon to preorder the Olympics opening ceremony soundtrack album weren't offered much help: just... more info

Olympics show pays tribute to British pop

4894 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom the Beatles to Blur, more than 50 years of popular music are celebrated at London 2012 opening ceremonyMore than 50 years of British pop music were honoured by Danny Boyle as part of his 2012 Olympics opening ceremony in east London. Featuring a... more info

Amy Winehouse's influence on falling drug use is greater than any policy | William Sutcliffe

4894 days ago
Guardian MusicIt's the sad fates of famous addicts, rather than any 'war on drugs', that has put young people off using illicit substancesGovernment figures published this week have revealed that illicit drug use among the young is at its lowest level since 1996.... more info

Sleeve notes: Amy Winehouse, Frank Ocean and Laura Jane Grace

4894 days ago
Guardian MusicCatch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Laura Jane Grace: 'So I'm a transsexual and this is what's happening'The lead singer of Against Me! talks frankly about her gender dysphoria, and what it was li... more info

Take 5: Olympics music, The Beatles, more

4894 days ago
TopixThe Olympic Games' opening ceremony Friday night in London promises a homegrown soundtrack. more info

No Iranian ping pong theme, no credibility

4895 days ago
Guardian MusicHistory suggests London 2012's opening ceremony can't be any worse musically than previous efforts. Let's hope it's a lot betterIt was with some disappointment that I discovered the 1999 track Iranian Female Olympic Table Tennis Team Theme was not, a... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Sir Paul Mccartney Demands Action For Abused Elephant

4895 days ago
ContactMusicSir Paul Mccartney has written to the Indian government urging officials to step in and save an elephant who is held in chains at a temple The Beatles legend was horrified when he heard the plight of Sunder who has suffered numerous cuts and injuries... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Paul Mccartney Is Excited For Bolt

4895 days ago
ContactMusicSir Paul McCartney is excited about seeing Usain Bolt at the Olympics The Beatles legend is a huge fan of athletics and is hoping to see the Jamaican runner - the fastest man on earth - run in the mens 100 meters sprint final at London 2012 H... more info

Sir Paul Mccartney - Sir Paul Mccartney Returns To School For Graduation Ceremony

4896 days ago
ContactMusicRock legend Sir Paul Mccartney returned to his native Liverpool England on Wednesday 25Jul12 to lead a graduation ceremony at a performing arts school he co-founded The Beatles icon opened the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Lipa in 1996 to..... more info

Beatles - Is The New Beatles Album The Most Pointless Compilation Ever?

4896 days ago
ContactMusicThe Beatles are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first hit and boy are they not bothered if anyone knows about it To mark the occasion of the groups first UK Top 40 singles hit Love Me DoP S I Love You - in at number 17 back in 1962 - the su... more info

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