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‘Why, why, why?’ – 9 famous songs that were banned

Tom Jones’ song ‘Delilah’ has been banned by the Welsh rugby union. Some songs were written to provoke, while others have fallen foul of misinterpretation. Lizzy Cooney picks some of the most infamous cases of musical censorship

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Polydor will be kicking themselves after hearing Raye’s superb debut

After six tumultuous years under Polydor Records, Rachel Keen is an independent artist – and her first record screams cathartic release

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Lewis Capaldi kicks off world tour with a show that’s half comedy

The self-effacing artist began his mammoth world tour with a night of new material and wisecracks at the First Direct Arena

For the Love of Festivals

Music festivals have saved me so many times

Concluding our series of first-hand accounts of life in tents, Patrick Smith recalls the way that festivals such as End of the Road and Primavera have helped him through bad times, from heartbreak to grief to crushing depression

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