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Tim Burgess’ Merch Market announces 2027 events in London, Manchester and Glasgow

  • The Merch Market returns in 2027 across three cities.
  • Artists can sell merchandise and keep all the proceeds.
  • Glasgow hosts the event for the first time.

Tim Burgess has confirmed that his Merch Market will return in 2027, with events in London, Manchester and Glasgow. The market gives bands a place to sell merchandise without paying a fee, allowing them to keep all the proceeds. The London event is scheduled for 24 January at…

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The Chin Chins Announce Debut Album ‘Hellcat’

  • Tré Cool’s new band will release *Hellcat* on 6 November.
  • The debut album has eight tracks, including its title song.
  • The Chin Chins have US tour dates with Stray Cats and The Interrupters.

The Chin Chins, a new band featuring Green Day drummer Tré Cool, have announced their debut album, *Hellcat*, due for release on 6 November. The announcement also introduces the title track, which vocalist Sara Rose describes as a late addition that the band felt compelled to record; she…

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Pete Townshend says an avatar version of The Who would be “brilliant”, but doesn’t think Roger Daltrey agrees

  • Townshend likes the idea of a digital Who show.
  • He doubts Daltrey wants to play at the Sphere.
  • The pair may still pursue a special project.

Pete Townshend says he would welcome an avatar show featuring The Who, describing the idea as “brilliant”, but doubts it will happen. He believes Roger Daltrey may not be interested, and says the two would need to work together for a show billed as The Who. Townshend pointed…

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Born 100 Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Grand Ole Opry Star Who Played Country Music for the Armed Forces During WWII

  • Charlie Walker was born in Texas 100 years ago today.
  • His wartime radio work helped launch a career in country broadcasting.
  • His signature hit reached number two on the country chart.

Charlie Walker, the Texas-born singer and radio DJ best known for “Pick Me Up on Your Way Down”, was born 100 years ago on 2 November 1926. His career bridged country broadcasting and performance, including work for the Armed Forces Radio Network during the Second World War and…

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In 1970, Tony Iommi recorded a Black Sabbath solo he thought sounded “horrible”. Now, the song has over 1,700,000,000 streames

  • “Paranoid” has more than 1.76 billion Spotify streams.
  • Tony Iommi regretted the rushed session and its sound effect.
  • The song remains Black Sabbath’s most-played track on Spotify.

Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” has passed 1.76 billion Spotify streams, making it the band’s most-played track on the platform and a gateway to heavy music for generations of listeners. The song’s enduring popularity contrasts with guitarist Tony Iommi’s reservations about how it was recorded. Iommi has said the session…

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Tim Booth’s six favourite albums of all time: “Never ceases to hold me”

  • Tim Booth shared six albums that shaped him.
  • His picks span punk, folk, piano-led songs and ambient music.
  • Brian Eno’s *Discreet Music* has stayed with him for 35 years.

James frontman Tim Booth named six albums that have stayed with him, linking each to a personal memory or a particular emotional response. His choices range from punk to ambient music, reflecting his interest in records that offer catharsis, calm or striking performances. The list includes Patti Smith’s…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1967 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four 1967 rock songs are linked with baby boomer nostalgia.
  • “Light My Fire” topped two US charts.
  • Vanilla Fudge’s Supremes cover reached No. 6.

Four hard rock tracks released in 1967 are presented as songs that may bring baby boomers back to the music of the era. Their mix of psychedelic sounds and heavier guitars reflected a period when rock was evolving and reaching broad audiences. The songs are The Doors’ “Light…

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Shania Twain to headline State Fayre and confirms new UK2027 tour

  • Shania Twain will headline State Fayre on 19 June 2027.
  • Her UK and Ireland dates run from 16 to 29 June.
  • General ticket sales begin on 6 November at 9am.

Shania Twain will headline State Fayre Festival in Chelmsford on 19 June 2027, as part of a series of outdoor dates across the UK and Ireland. The announcement follows her recent UK appearances supporting Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium and gives fans another chance to see her perform…

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In 1974, Genesis had just finished recording an album that would sell 5,600,000 copies. But Peter Gabriel knew he had to leave: “No question”

  • Gabriel’s family circumstances helped drive his decision to leave Genesis.
  • *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway* was his final Genesis album.
  • He told the band he would quit during a 1974 tour stop.

Peter Gabriel decided to leave Genesis while the band were making *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, their 1974 double album. The decision grew from tensions over his role in the group and his belief that his family needed his attention during his wife’s difficult childbirth. Genesis wrote…

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@ share ‘Running Down Calliope’, their exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover

  • @ curated a playlist featuring artists from Nina Simone to Yes.
  • The duo released their second album, *Autosmile*, last month.
  • They say they want to remain connected to DIY music.

Philadelphia indie-folk duo @ have made a playlist, “Running Down Calliope”, to accompany their feature in The Cover. The selection spans artists including Nina Simone, Roscoe Holcomb, Warren Zevon, Wolf Eyes, Violent Femmes and Yes, offering a glimpse into the musical influences and tastes of Victoria Rose and…

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Ray Davies, 1966, and The Kinks song he hated being compared to The Beatles: “No, no”

  • Ray Davies pushed back against comparisons between the Kinks and the Beatles.
  • He said Buddy Holly inspired ‘I’ll Remember’.
  • Davies praised ‘Love Me Do’ while stressing the bands were different.

In the 1960s, The Kinks were often compared with The Beatles, whose success had transformed popular music in America and beyond. Ray Davies resisted the comparisons, arguing they obscured the Kinks’ distinct musical identity and overstated their similarity to the Liverpool group. The article recalls Davies rejecting the…

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The 1970s icon Brian May thought could replace him in Queen: “A lot in common”

  • May saw Mick Ronson as a possible stand-in.
  • He valued Ronson’s supportive guitar playing.
  • Ronson was a key musical partner for David Bowie.

Brian May said Mick Ronson could have been a strong choice to replace him in Queen, praising the guitarist’s supportive playing. The idea highlights how May’s role involved more than solos: his layered guitar parts and harmonies were central to the band’s sound. May told Guitarist that he…

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The making of ‘Violins’: A playlist of Blondshell’s biggest inspirations

  • Blondshell shared songs that shaped her third album, *Violins*.
  • Her influences span indie rock, pop, piano ballads and soul.
  • She says she aimed for music that feels emotionally rich and timeless.

Blondshell has shared a playlist of songs that inspired her third album, *Violins*. The selections show how the record draws on a wide range of sounds, helping explain its mix of abrasive guitar music, piano-led longing, pop melodies and soul. The playlist includes Interpol’s ‘Sudden’, Radiohead’s ‘All I…

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Tallinn Black Nights Fest Turns 30 With New Artistic Director, a Latin American Streak and a Baltic Boom

  • PÖFF marks its 30th edition under artistic director Triin Tramberg.
  • The programme includes 230 features and 259 shorts from 87 countries.
  • Latin American and Baltic cinema feature prominently.

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) opens its 30th edition under new artistic director Triin Tramberg, who has worked at the festival for 16 years. The anniversary programme highlights films from Latin America and gives Baltic cinema a stronger international platform, reflecting PÖFF’s growing global reach. Running from…

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Suki Waterhouse, Australian Crawl Join Sydney Opera House’s On The Steps Series

  • On The Steps runs for 12 nights at the Sydney Opera House.
  • Suki Waterhouse and Australian Crawl join a broad 2026 lineup.
  • Merchandise proceeds will support music workers through Support Act.

Live Nation Australia has completed the 2026 On The Steps lineup, a 12-night summer concert series at the Sydney Opera House’s Forecourt running from 28 November to 12 December. The bill spans Australian and international acts, with Suki Waterhouse launching the Australian leg of her Loveland tour and…

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These 7 Songs From the ’60s Laid the Foundation for Alternative Rock

  • Alternative rock’s roots stretch back to 1960s experimentation.
  • The article highlights seven songs that helped shape the genre.
  • Psychedelia and counterculture influenced later alternative styles.

The article argues that alternative rock’s roots reach back to the 1960s, when psychedelic music and counterculture encouraged experimentation and rejection of genre boundaries. It presents seven songs from the decade as foundations for later styles including grunge, post-punk, shoegaze and Britpop. The examples covered in the supplied…

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Tokyo’s First Animated Competition Title ‘Magic Atlas’ Was Sun Xun’s ‘All-In Moment’

  • “Magic Atlas” is the first animated feature in TIFF’s competition.
  • Sun Xun spent a decade making the film and took out loans to finish it.
  • His next feature will explore personal memory loss.

Sun Xun’s “Magic Atlas” has become the first animated feature selected for competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Made over a decade, it combines animation with woodblock prints, ink painting and vivid colour to explore memory, history and divisions between people. Set in an empire where flying…

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In 1980, John Lennon heard a new wave classic. Months later, it made him come back to music

  • “Rock Lobster” helped inspire Lennon’s return to recording.
  • *Double Fantasy* reflected a calmer, more domestic outlook.
  • Lennon died months after the album was released.

After years away from recording, John Lennon was spurred to return to music after hearing the B-52s’ “Rock Lobster” in Bermuda in 1980. Its sound reminded him of Yoko Ono’s music and convinced him that listeners were ready for the unconventional style they had pursued. The article links…

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Ausify Campaign Returns as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Hits New Low

  • Australian music accounts for 8.5% of audio streams in Australia.
  • Ausify is urging fans to make their support more visible.
  • Survey results suggest positive attitudes are not translating into listening.

Ausify has launched its second month-long campaign to make Australian music more visible, as its share of audio streams in Australia has fallen to 8.5%. The campaign argues that local music’s challenge is discovery and everyday listening habits, despite audiences expressing pride in Australian artists and a desire…

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Herbie Hancock on the musician he never stopped learning from: “Wayne is like Yoda”

  • Hancock says Shorter kept teaching him new musical ideas.
  • He likens Shorter’s wisdom to Yoda’s.
  • They first met through Donald Byrd’s band.

Herbie Hancock says Wayne Shorter remained a source of musical ideas and insight throughout their friendship, describing him as “like Yoda”. Their closeness matters because it shows how learning and creative exchange continued among musicians who had already shaped modern jazz. Hancock first met Shorter while playing with…

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