
Daniel Griffiths
Daniel Griffiths is a veteran journalist who has worked on some of the biggest entertainment, tech and home brands in the world. He's interviewed countless big names, and covered countless new releases in the fields of music, videogames, movies, tech, gadgets, home improvement, self build, interiors and garden design. He’s the ex-Editor of Future Music and ex-Group Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Musician, Guitarist, Guitar World, Computer Music and more. He renovates property and writes for MusicRadar.com.
Latest articles by Daniel Griffiths

Radiohead’s five members just minted a new LLP, sparking rumours that they're about to break cover
By Daniel Griffiths published
Speculation mounts as the band's second album, The Bends, marks its 30th anniversary

“I really just did it for fun”: Despite her new single, Chappell Roan isn’t going 'full country' any time soon
By Daniel Griffiths published
"I am just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y'all," she explains

The writer, producer and director of Peaky Blinders is making a movie of the Oasis reunion tour
By Daniel Griffiths published
Didn’t get a ticket? Don’t look back in anger, now you can watch these rock ‘n’ roll stars all around the world…

25 years on, Nick Cave has made his peace with the Red Hot Chili Peppers
By Daniel Griffiths published
Get ready for the hair-raising outcome that nobody saw coming, courtesy of Cave’s latest… newsletter?

“It didn't take more than a few minutes…”: Rush’s Alex Lifeson reveals the rush to replace Neil Peart
By Daniel Griffiths published
There’s been no shortage of offers and he and Geddy Lee are still playing together, so is a Rush reunion on the cards?

An all-new, star-studded writer’s retreat is aiming help make history in London’s iconic Denmark Street
By Daniel Griffiths published
The new event is part of ongoing work to revitalise the legendary creative area of London that was once an inspiration to a nation

15 years in the making, the dearly departed Pantera drummer’s cookbook is finally ready to rock
By Daniel Griffiths published
Vinnie Paul Abbott’s legend lives on, not only through his legacy of hard-rocking beats but also through this curated collection of delicious mains, side orders and desserts

Early Bob Dylan promoter Terri Thal talks recording first ever demo as it comes up for auction
By Daniel Griffiths published
With Dylan interest at a new high, Thal shares her story of discovering the star and making his first ever recording

The 2025 Oasis reunion line-up is out there and Liam Gallagher wants to know how it got leaked
By Daniel Griffiths published
So, which familiar Gallagher-appeasing faces have made the cut? And – wait a sec – who’s that surprise new addition on drums?

A judge just decided that Miley Cyrus's Flowers will have to face a Bruno Mars song copyright claim
By Daniel Griffiths published
Is Cyrus’s Flowers too similar to Bruno Mars' When I Was Your Man? Looks like we’re all about to find out

Spotify may be earning more than ever but it's paying out a record $10 billion to rights holders too
By Daniel Griffiths published
Those are the figures from its latest Loud & Clear report and Spotify reckons that's great news for everyone

The xx reveal their return to the studio in new social snap
By Daniel Griffiths published
Despite coming together on solo album collabs, this will be the band’s first group material since 2017

"It’s just such a stupid point”: Why Hans Zimmer’s Dune 2 soundtrack didn’t get an Oscar nomination
By Daniel Griffiths published
“It’s called Dune: Part Two, not Dune 2” argues the famous composer, as his soundtrack falls foul of ‘sequel’ regulations

Gene Simmons wants you to be his assistant… but there’s a catch
By Daniel Griffiths published
Simmons is heading out on the road and one lucky fan per gig has the opportunity to get up close and personal. For a price...

Calvin Harris goes country for his first step back behind the mic in a decade
By Daniel Griffiths published
Looks like the EDM superstar is back on lead vocal duties in a teaser for his new track, Smoke The Pain Away

Edwyn Collins ponders his career, Orange Juice break-ups and the single that was an “unstoppable force”
By Daniel Griffiths published
As the source of one the UK’s best-known but misnomered ‘one-hit wonders’ an Edwyn Collins return is always welcome

"I don’t want to burst the Edge’s bubble”: Midge Ure talks The Edge missing Band Aid and Thin Lizzy
By Daniel Griffiths published
Plus nearly joining the Sex Pistols and why Lizzy didn’t play Live Aid

deadmau5 just cashed out, selling his entire back catalogue for $55 million
By Daniel Griffiths published
The deal also includes the content from his mau5trap label including tracks by Skrillex, Noisia, Rezz and more

The next World Cup final will have a Super Bowl-style half-time show… And Coldplay are in charge
By Daniel Griffiths published
An extended half-time? And Coldplay picking the bands? Has FIFA dropped the ball? The fans are certainly kicking off…

Has Damon Albarn got Noel Gallagher and Paul McCartney in the studio on a new Gorillaz collab?
By Daniel Griffiths published
That’s the word coming from Gorillaz guitarist Jeff Wootton who just posted some sneaky snaps of what's going on behind the scenes

AI finds champions in strange places as Slayer’s Dave Lombardo reckons we've never had it so good
By Daniel Griffiths published
The music biz is up in arms about the state of streaming and the advent of AI. But Slayer's ex-drummer reckons we've got it all wrong

The Las Vegas Sphere was just the beginning… Are we about to see a new global wave of mini Spheres?
By Daniel Griffiths published
With London’s Sphere scotched in planning and only Abu Dhabi’s venue in progress, is dramatic downsizing the answer?

How Mix Master Mike landed the gig with The Beastie Boys gig and kicked off one of their best tracks
By Daniel Griffiths published
Thought that the 3 MCs and One DJ intro was some in-studio scam? Nope. That’s the real deal right there
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