English rock band, formed in London in 1962, famed for metamorphic sound
A cross-section of tributes and retrospectives marks Miles Davis’s centenary and Sonny Rollins’s passing, underscoring their enduring influence on jazz’s evolution, from cool restraint to fearless improvisation.
Scotland have faced Brazil in Miami in Group C. They have conceded costly goals and now wait to see if they advance to the knockout rounds. Manager Steve Clarke has acknowledged mistakes while John McGinn says the players are gutted but committed.
A week of streaming releases and new music debuts is highlighted by cross-platform titles, including a Netflix relaunch of a classic, a Peacock original, and new albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard. AP reviews frame several releases, while HBO Max debuts The Long Walk ahead of a Stephen King adaptation.
The Rolling Stones have released Foreign Tongues, continuing Hackney Diamonds-era momentum. The album blends blues, disco and rock with sharp political edges, including references to Musk and US politics, while Mick Jagger’s voice remains a defining force at 82.
Album and live review roundup shows veteran icons collaborating with younger artists across genres, highlighting a shift toward genre-blurring rock and electronic influences. Guardians The Guardian notes Loathe's radical departure in A Stranger to You; Scotsman highlights Foreigh Tongues with star guest appearances; Independent spotlights Wolf Alice, Moby, Lorde and CMAT at Madrid festival. Reviews suggest a wave of veteran swagger meeting new electronic and indie sensibilities.
A new collection titled David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings has been released to showcase the singer’s earliest recordings with Shel Talmy, featuring future stars like Jimmy Page and Nicky Hopkins. The set includes unheard tracks such as I Want Your Love, plus other early Bowie's performances. Liner notes by Alec Palao frame Bowie’s career as a sequence of complementary chapters.
The 2026 World Cup has reshaped markets and national feelings, with host nations counting big GDP gains while fans grapple with ticket prices, hydration breaks, and shifting loyalties. The event has intensified debates over money, mobilized nationalism as a consumer brand, and spotlighted soft power through sponsorships.