It's odd that an institution dedicated to rock-based genres prefers hip-hop and pop over heavy metal.

Personal taste and marketing also come into play.

These are Up to Eleven's top 5 albums of the year for 2019.

The Eurocentric and problematic lyrics harm a song with otherwise good intentions.

After a week or so, we're all very, very bored.

The success of an artist has far more people behind it than some realise.

It's a bit odd that she's expected to know of a band whose hits are 20 years older than she is.

Tuning into the radio can bolster your music library.

Rock artists have done more than enough to earn some respect and recognition.

The Grammys have, once again, showed their preference for Western artists.

Labels have far too much power over their artists, and it's time they took the power back.

Festival organisers must be wary in future and be crystal clear with what they are planning, so as to avoid any potential future incidents.

Elitism and gatekeeping are unfortunate parts of our culture that must be addressed.

Buck Rogers catapulted Feeder into stardom, despite its nonsensical nature.