American rock band formed in NYC in 1998
Ariana Grande has released her eighth album, Petal, and opened the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, delivering pared-back, darker songs and stripped live moments. Reviews have praised her vocal control and new material while noting production choices that bury her trademark power and that the tour feels like a possible farewell to a high-profile era.
A roundup of continuing festival talk across Scotland and the UK. Belladrum in the Highlands has named Fatboy Slim, James and Amy Macdonald as headliners for 2027, with Reading/Leeds, Glastonbury, Download and TRNSMT still shaping up. Primavera Sound 2027 and TRNSMT remain unresolved as organisers weigh acts and schedules.
Sony has reintroduced the MDR-3R headphones, a modern nod to the 1979 MDR-3 Walkman era. The wired design keeps classic aesthetics with orange/blue ear cushions and 23mm drivers, now featuring USB-C and a built-in mic for calls. Reviews note bright mids and highs, with no strong bass, appealing to nostalgia while leaning into a renewed interest in wired audio.