Kanye BANNED from the UK… Is This Fair?

26 Apr 2026 / YouTube

Kanye West has been denied entry to the UK… but is this censorship, or completely justified? In this episode of Listener Land, we break down the controversy surrounding Kanye’s cancelled UK appearance, the real reasons behind it, and whether artists should be separated from their actions. We also get into Morrissey’s latest cancellation (and his reputation for it), the surprising return of rock music, and why pop artists might be shifting back toward guitars. Plus, we dive into unexpected music industry stories, from Lana Del Rey’s new Bond-related track to bizarre music memorabilia involving artists’ DNA. There’s also a look at Jonny Lang’s reach across the Atlantic, and some classic music history moments you might not have heard before. If you’re into music culture, rock history, and honest conversations about the industry — this one’s for you. 0:00 Kanye denied entry to the UK 2:30 Why festivals pulled out 4:00 The real reason behind the ban 5:00 Cancel culture vs choice 5:40 Morrissey cancellations 7:30 Underrated guitarists discussion 10:00 Deep Purple & global popularity 12:50 Lana Del Rey Bond theme 14:30 Music shifting into gaming 17:00 Ryan Gosling & Harry Styles collab 19:00 Weird music memorabilia (DNA guitars) 21:00 Lemmy tribute festival 23:00 Ozzy & No More Tears story 24:00 Is rock making a comeback? 26:30 Classic collaborations (Mel C story) 29:00 Whispering Bob & music history #kanyewest #morrissey #rockmusic #musicpodcast #listenerland #musicnews #musicdiscussion