Leonard Cohen’s poetry recital, Eddie Vedder’s sea rescue, Rick Astley’s internet prank – it’s This Week In Rock.

ELO release an entire album on betamax, Elvis leaves the army and goes right back in the studio, Ray Davies gets a gong and more. It’s this week in rock.

From charts to shows, record releases to record-setters – it’s This Week In Rock…

We’re excited to announce the deluxe reissue of Manic Street Preachers’ 1993 second album ‘Gold Against The Soul’ on 12th June 2020.

A week of lyrical landmarks, timeless trivia and record-breaking record releases, it’s This Week In Rock…

It’s that time of year again as we join the annual celebration of independent record stores up and down the country that is Record Store Day, with a whole host of releases exclusively available from your local music emporium on Saturday, June 20.

Fantastic chart-toppers, literally Oscar-winning performances and landmark releases – it’s This Week In Rock…

Epic careers are launched, coveted awards are won and charts are topped – it’s this week in rock…

Landmark releases, fascinating trivia and chart topping hits – it’s This Week In Rock.

Many happy return to a certain Mr Astley, groundbreaking albums and record setting chart performances – it’s This Week In Rock…

The Manics win big, Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates and Edison Lighthouse all hit the top spot and Jimi Hendrix has the promoters excited. It’s This Week In Rock!

Many happy returns, TV debuts, landmark record deals and more. It’s This Week In Rock.

History-making meetings, career-defining releases, epoch-engendering live shows and more – it’s This Week In Rock…

Elvis! Sabbath! AC/DC! Elvis again! It’s this week in rock…

Happy New Year with Bowie, Billy Joel, AC/DC and more – it’s This Week In Rock…

Ever wondered what history’s biggest rock stars were up to over the festive period? Wonder no longer, it’s This Week In Rock…

Unprecedented chart successes, the dearly departed and The King joining the Narcotics Bureau?! It’s this week in rock…

Charity bonanzas and rocket-fuelled chart rises – it’s This Week In Rock, including the Final Countdown!

The sixth and final single to be taken from their debut album, ‘Generation Terrorists’, ‘Little Baby Nothing’ finds Manic Street Preachers nailing their feminist flag to the mast.

Mae Boren Axton makes history, chart climaxes, birthdays and more – it’s This Week In Rock.

Elvis tops the charts, George Michael takes on the American establishment, AC/DC get a statue and lots lots more – it’s This Week In Rock.

It’s strange to think Paul Young’s version of ‘Love Of The Common People’ failed to chart upon its initial release…

We’re proud to announce the release of a special reedited, reimagined and remastered 2LP gatefold edition of one of music’s most iconic performances.

Who did MTV declare the Best Act Ever in 2008? The answer may shock you…

David Essex, George Michael, The King, Dylan meets The Beatles and more – it’s This Week In Rock.

Final shows, landmark shows, epic residencies and more. It’s This Week In Rock, rock history as it happened.

Ozzy in the USSR, The Clash’s live London debut, many happy returns to David Crosby, the legendary Woodstock festival and more. It’s the week in rock as it happened…

The Manics, Paul Simon, Elvis, Snap!, Scott McKenzie, The Ronettes and Ghostbusters! It’s the week in rock and history as it happened…

Landmark chart spots, classic shows and many happy returns – it’s this week in rock as it happened…

Classic hits, seminal singles, infectious smashes and idiosyncratic sensations. This week in rock history as it happened…

Double whammys, numbers ones, history making shows and many happy returns – this week in rock down the years…

Record-setting chart placings, bans, classic festival sets and a thoroughly decent proposal. This week’s rock history as it happened.

Innovative inventions, ground breaking releases, landmark interviews, legendary live shows and timeless tours – follow rock history as it happened.

A quiet highlight from the oft-overlooked second album, this haunting video sees the Manics at their poetic best.

Chart breakthroughs, birthdays and the greatest comeback in history. We look back at this week in rock – #OnThisDay

Live debuts, awards, classic releases and a revolution in the recording industry. We look back at this week in rock history…

Twenty-three years to the week since its release as the first single from Manic Street Preachers’ ‘Everything Must Go’, ‘A Design For Life’ remains every bit as potent as it did then.

Released in January 2000, Manic Street Preachers’ non-album single ‘The Masses Against The Classes’ peaked at number one on the UK singles chart.

‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ 20 Year Collectors’ Edition is out now on 3CD bookset – featuring the remastered album, a disc of demos and rehearsals and a disc featuring all the b-sides and remixes – and 2LP, featuring the remastered album.

With the ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ 20 Year Collectors’ Edition released on December 7th, our final Artist of the Month of 2018 is Manic Street Preachers.

Once again the incredible songbook of the great Roy Orbison is being given new life by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Unchained Melodies…’ is out now.

If ever a convincing argument was made that a cover version can truly transcend and eclipse the source material, then you’re seeing it now.

This is a proper floor flller and no mistake.

“His songs are the yearnings of the heart.”

We asked for your stories of how the music of Roy Orbison has touched your life, how the Big O soundtracked the good times and the bad.

Here are your stories. Here’s why you love him…

He’s the singer/songwriter’s singer/songwriter, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, founding member of the Travelling Wilburys, ‘The Big O’, America’s Maestro.

He is Roy Orbison and we want to know why you love him.

The legendary Roy Orbison has joined forces with the world-famous Royal Philharmonic to create brand new orchestral interpretations of some of the late genius’ greatest hits and most enduring rock ‘n’ roll classics.

Joining forces with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the late Roy Orbison releases ‘A Love So Beautiful’, a re-scored collection of classics from his inimitable songbook.  We couldn’t be prouder to name America’s Maestro our Artist of the Month.

We’re thrilled to announce that in April 2018, ‘The Hologram UK Tour’ will see a holographic Roy Orbison perform live on stage with the Royal Philharmonic throughout the UK.

Still, for many, the definitive signature tune from the Manic Street Preachers early period.

We’re thrilled to announce a very special collaboration – the soulful voice of rock ‘n’ roll backed by the world’s most preeminent orchestra.

‘Send Away The Tigers’ 10 Year Collectors’ Edition, a very special collection marking the tenth anniversary of the Manic Street Preachers eighth studio album, is out now.

“Thank Christ they exist.”
As the Manics’ tenure as our Artist of the Month come to a close, we present just a few of the comments from fans whose lives they’ve touched.

What? Can it really be 10 years since this was released? And it still sounds just as good now as it did back then. Possibly even better.

This Saturday, April 15, Sky ARTS will screen a new Documentary on the Manic Street Preachers, looking back at the time of their most intense artistic and commercial pressures.

Is it really 10 years since the release of Manic Street Preachers’ eighth studio album and muscular return to form, ‘Send Away The Tigers’? The Manics are our Artist of the Month for April.

Studio album number 8 from the Manic Street Preachers, ‘Send Away The Tigers’ turns ten years old this May. We’re celebrating with a very special edition containing demos, b-sides, rarities and a special DVD, released May 12

It’s 30 years since Roy Orbison’s iconic ’87 comeback gig – featuring appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits & K.D. Lang – and you can finally experience the show from hundreds of unseen angles with ‘Black &a White Night 30’.

Over the last 12 months, we at Sony Legacy have been proud to assemble some truly comprehensive compendiums of the most innovative and influential artists of all time. Here’s a look back at some of the greatest.

Discover the first career spanning Roy Orbison anthology, out now…

Every month, we’ll gather up essential online pieces for you to enjoy!

Take a different look at classic album covers and iconic pix from the likes of Hendrix, Dylan, The Clash etc.

Discover more about the new reissue…

Discover Paul Young’s life in music, from his influences to favourite live shows…

Don’t miss out on Paul Young’s Top Tracks and Ultimate Setlist playlists…

Find out what Paul thinks are his top videos…

Paul Young is one of the 80s biggest stars. Let’s take a look back at his performances on Top of the Pops…

Paul Young became one of the 80s biggest pop stars, but how many of these facts do you know?

Paul Young has announced the release of a 4CD bookset titled: Tomb Of Memories: The CBS Years (1982-1994)…

July 23rd 1983, Paul Young had his first UK No.1 single with ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat, (That’s My Home.)’

Catch the Manic Street Preachers on their few remaining dates of The Holy Bible tour.

Some of our favourite tracks and albums are currently available for a very special price…

Take a look at what we released this Record Store Day.