Musicians

Kurt Cobain features twice in the list of the 13 most expensive musical items sold at auction - but was one of his guitars 'the' most expensive sold of all time?

13 of the most expensive musical instruments sold at auction

Bill Connolly’s life and music will be celebrated at the event.

Musical career of Billy Connolly to be celebrated at Glasgow event

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

Dougie MacLean, performing at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh during the public memorial service for former first minister Alex Salmond

Caledonia songwriter to perform at traditional Scottish music festival

My Bloody Valentine in 1990

I want to see My Bloody Valentine, but gigs over 40 are a bad idea Gaby Soutar

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Bastille have announced a series of arena shows in support of Youth Music's Rescue The Roots campaign.

Bastille announce nine date UK tour - locations and tickets

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Ruth Gipps

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Gwen Stefani found huge success with her solo career, but is she the most success female artist to go it alone?

Women in Music: 10 artists who found greater fame going solo

A case of different music ideologies or an oversaturation of a genre? What was said in the beef between NIN's Trent Reznor and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst?

Limp Bizkit v Nine Inch Nails: the battle of commercialism vs art

HebCelt takes place in and around Stornoway on Lewis.

Scots legend to headline islands festival with 70 per cent female acts

What made our 15 essential Scottish albums list, that inspired a legion of musicians across the globe?

Scotland’s Sound: 15 groundbreaking albums that shaped music history

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

Chappell Roan called for more help regarding artists who are struggling with mental health in the aggressive music industry.

Universal and MHA announce musician mental health fund

The late Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are one of 14 acts shortlisted for potential inclusion in the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

14 artists contending for 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions

Pantera have a date with Glasgow.

Pantera Glasgow Hydro stage times, support, tickets, likely setlist

Patti Smith will be performing her iconic 1975 album, Horses, in full across two nights in the UK in 2025.

Patti Smith announces two-night stint in the UK for 2025

Who will be performing at Super Bowl 59 this weekend? Cr: Getty Images.

Here is every artist performing at the Super Bowl 2025

Ricky Wilson and the Kaiser Chiefs are among the new names announced for Latitude Festival 2025

Air and Kaiser Chiefs among the latest Latitude 2025 acts

The late Hugo Burge at Marchmont House in the Borders.

Culture funds launched in memory of entrepreneur and philanthropist

From Mac Miller to Amy Winehouse - here's the 10 artists we've lost that are still high earners through streaming outlets.

The 10 artist who are still high earners in 2025 after their deaths

Is there a formula to win the Record of the Year GRAMMY? Experts believe they've figured out what's required for the best shot at earning the awards.

Explainer Experts think they've cracked the formula how to win a GRAMMY

How much is it costing unsigned UK musicians to 'make it' in 2025?

How much money it really takes to make it in UK music

Diana Ross will perform in Glasgow as part of her Symphonic Celebration Tour.

Diana Ross announces huge Scottish show - here's how to get tickets

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC grew up in the property, and were still living there as the band took off. Picture: Martyn Goodacre/Getty

'Shocked' builder apologies for demolishing childhood home of AC/DC

Learning a musical instrument can have life-long benefits (Picture: Daniel Leal)

Blame for Stirling's planned music tuition cuts lies in Edinburgh Scotsman comment

Arianna Ranieri's community music class in Millport

The 'life-changing' impact of free music lessons on a Scottish island

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE has revealed on social media she is battling stage 4 bowel cancer.

Kanya King CBE: MOBO Awards founder battling stage 4 cancer

Who were the most searched for musicians on Google in 2024?

The 10 most searched for musicians on Google in 2024

Bellshill-born musician Eamonn Nugent passed away in October after a two-year battle with a brain tumour.

Award honour for musician who fought two-year battle with brain tumour

Edinburgh’s former Royal High School building on Calton Hill is earmarked for a new National Centre for Music. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Inside the £68m project set to transform an iconic Edinburgh landmark

As VEVO release their list of 18 artists to watch in 2025, the streaming service have also announced previous alumni Chappell Roan as their 2024 'Dscvr Artist of the Year.'

VEVO release their picks of the artists to watch out for in 2025

Here's 9 artists and albums from the 90s that influenced a wave of artists after them - including recent chart-toppers.

9 celebrated 90s musicians who helped influenced the charts today

Craig Munro, General Manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow

Glasgow 'punches above its weight' on global hotel stage

Roger Daltry will play Scotland in 2025.

Roger Daltrey Scotland 2025 presale: How to get tickets for three gigs

From now iconic festive songs to some more unusual options, here is every UK Christmas No. 1 from 1990 to 1999.

How many do you remember? Every Christmas No. 1 from the 1990s

Mark Taylor, a retired art teacher, paints music-themed portraits and album sleeves onto old tin lids and leaves them for gig-goers to take at Waterloo Music Bar.

Meet the tin-lid Banksy who gives out quirky free art at festivals

[L-R] AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé are all in the top ten most expensive musicians to collect merchandise from, but none of them surprisingly top the list.

Which current musical artist has the most expensive merch to collect?

Star Wars Outlaws composer Wilbert Roget while recording the game's score with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

How Scotland helped bring the Star Wars Outlaws score to life
Following the release of Star Wars Outlaws, The Scotsman sat down with the game’s composer to discuss what it takes to score a video game and why the Royal Scot...

Liela Moss has announced she's cancelled her UK tour as costs on the road continue to escalate - leaving her potentially in considerable debt.

Liela Moss cancels short UK tour due to escalating costs

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes have announced they are set to go on an indefinite hiatus after the completion of their European tour dates.

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes announce indefinite hiatus

Ad Feature Musical worlds, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s New Dimensions Series

Pink Floyd have reportedly agreed to a deal to sell their back catalogue to Sony - but is it the most lucrative music rights aquisition to date?

Explainer Is Sony’s purchase of Pink Floyd’s catalogue now the most expensive?

The Scottish group Slik pictured in London in 1976. From left, keyboard player Billy McIsaac, guitarist Midge Ure, bassist Jim McGinlay and drummer Kenny Hyslop. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73 'after long illness'

Backbeat - the word is on the street that there is a particular music theory behind why "Wonderwall" is such a popular track amongst buskers and karaoke singers UK wide.

Why is Oasis’ “Wonderwall” a key song in a busker’s repertoire?

Chappell Roan is known to many for her explosive rise in the music industry, but for others it's the litany of "controversies" the singer has found herself in due to her reluctance to the "pitfalls" that come with being famous.

Explainer Are all the “controversies” surrounding pop star Chappell Roan fair?

With the announcement that SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan is set for mandatory military service this month, are any K-Pop male artists exempt from their civic duty - and does the South Korean public think they should be?

Explainer Why are K-Pop musicians not exempt from mandatory military service?

The Grit Orchestra performed at the Edinburgh International Festival this year.

Festival warns free and discounted tickets at risk amid funding fears

Author Val McDermid

Val McDermid's fierce verdict on SNP's cuts to £19m culture fund

Gareth Williams' project Songs From The Last Page was supported via Creative Scotland's open fund. Picture: Kris Kesiak

Culture crisis escalates as Creative Scotland closes down artists fund

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Maisy Grace at Boardmasters 2024

Maisy Grace chats career so far and privilege of playing Boardmasters

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries