Mark Savage
@mrdiscopop
BBC Music correspondent, occasional songwriter. Lady Gaga once told me a story about blueberry coffee that’s unprintable anywhere.
Just a quiet Tuesday at the sauna with Charli XCX. New music sounds INSANE live. Reading & Leeds festivals don’t know what’s coming to them.
Went to my first ever VR “concert” courtesy of K-Pop band Le Sserafim. Fascinating project - specially filmed, with interactive elements and bespoke staging. Felt a little too close-up at times. Kept wanting to apologise for encroaching on the band’s personal space. But had a blast otherwise!
BTS star RM apologises to fans who waited seven arduous years for the band to return to the UK. (And jokingly takes credit for England’s football results ⚽️)
At the end of the show, they celebrated with a victorious lap of the catwalk, jumping around to the sounds of Neil Diamond.
40 musicians. 70,000 fans. I spent Friday hanging out with Gorillaz as they ran put the finishing touches to their first (and so far only) stadium show. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
One of the best days filming we’ve had in ages. Abbey Road, November 2025 - as @theflightmusic.bsky.social recorded their incredible brass charts for 007 First Light.
Just a quiet Friday night out with Harry Styles. Full review (genuinely, it’s far too long) on the BBC today. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Olivia Rodrigo on the difficulty of writing love songs - and being self-critical in her lyrics.
Kanya King created something remarkable with the MOBO Awards. She wasn’t just championing black music, but opening doors for artists and entrepreneurs like herself. I was privileged to speak to her at the MOBOs 30th anniversary just a couple of months ago. Can’t believe she’s left us so soon. RIP.
Chatted to my faves Le Sserafim about their surprisingly honest new album - which talks about sisterhood and overcoming inter-band tensions.
It doesn’t get much better than sitting next to Paul McCartney while he idly strums a guitar. Too dumbstruck to ask for a picture in the moment - but here’s a post-interview portrait.
One last #Eurovision post as I leave Vienna: A behind-the-scenes look at how Delta Goodrem pulled off that stunning transition at the end of the #Australia performance. Verabschiedung Austria 👋
Best piece of #Eurovision coverage this year: The first 50 seconds of Look Mum No Computer’s “interview” with David Sillito.
Flying to Vienna and somehow, between the taxi and the departure lounge, I’ve heard three different Billy Ocean songs. Maybe it’s the cheap coffee, but I’m really into it.
Rosalía’s show at the O2 was transcendental. Theatre and rave mixed with catholic mass - plus a Lola Young cameo. Full review below: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Caught up with Foo Fighters earlier this year to discuss new music and - more importantly - Lego.
I was privileged to get early access to the V&A’s new “Music Is Black” exhibition. The sound design is next-level and the storytelling is powerful. (Was pleasantly surprised to see Mel&Kim represented, too!) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also, in all my years of covering award shows, I’ve never met a band more delighted to win a trophy than Flo.
After working with everyone from David Bowie to Diana Ross and Beyonce and Daft Punk, Chic legend Nile Rodgers reveals the secret to a good collaboration. (Live from the 2026 #Mobos red carpet)
Second time this week I’ve screenshotted a post from Threads and posted it here. But I make no apologies. This is too good not to share.
Look Mum No Computer shares the story behind his UK #Eurovision entry, Eins, Zwei, Drei.
Daniel Radcliffe refusing to wear Alyssa Liu's gold medal because it feels like "stolen valour" is the most Daniel Radcliffe thing that Daniel Radcliffe has ever done. What a superstar. (Found via threads, original source unclear - but thank you!)
Interviewing Wet Leg was like herding cats. Cats who swear all the time. Had to apologise profusely both during and after the chat, but love them to bits.
Big night out at the 2026 #britawards with my excellent co-presenter Lola Schroer, Noel Gallaghe and Olivia Dean. But most important of all - I got a hug from Rosalía ♥️ 💃🏻
It’s Brit Awards day! Catch us on the red carpet live stream from 5:30 tonight on the BBC News website.
Bonus clip from my PinkPantheress interview - all about her quiz show debut on The Weakest Link.
An astonished PinkPantheress learns she’s the first woman to win best producer at the Brit Awards.
