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“It all starts clear, gets more hedonistic into the evening, and all the weird stuff goes on late at night. In the morning I try to make sense of it”: Ozric Tentacles’ creative process is as out-there as the results

  • Ed Wynne explains Ozric Tentacles’ late-night creative process.
  • Lotus Unfolding is the band’s 16th studio album.
  • The band rose through the UK free-festival scene.

Ozric Tentacles’ Ed Wynne discusses the band’s unconventional creative process, describing music that begins clearly before becoming increasingly hedonistic and strange late at night, then reassessed in the morning. The feature presents this approach as central to the group’s psychedelic, cross-genre sound and to the creation of their…

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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart

  • The Rolling Stones score their first Top Album Sales number one.
  • Foreign Tongues becomes their 39th Billboard 200 top-10 album.
  • The album also charted highly across rock, vinyl and indie sales.

The Rolling Stones’ new studio album, Foreign Tongues, has debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, giving the band its first leader on the 35-year-old pure-sales ranking. The result also reinforces the group’s unusually long chart legacy, as the album enters the Billboard 200 at…

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U2 and Martin Garrix release collaborative single Fireflies

  • U2 and Martin Garrix release dance-pop collaboration “Fireflies”
  • The Edge joined Garrix for its Tomorrowland premiere
  • U2’s new album is due later in 2026

U2 and Dutch DJ Martin Garrix have released “Fireflies”, a collaborative single that blends the band’s anthemic rock style with contemporary dance-pop production. It marks the first direct collaboration between Garrix and all four members of U2, and arrives as the band prepares to release a new album…

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‘It’s more than backcombing a beehive!’ How tribute acts got massive – and put the live music scene back in the black

  • Tribute acts offer cheaper, familiar live music.
  • Thousands of UK tribute outfits now operate.
  • The boom supports venues and performers.

Tribute acts are thriving across the UK, filling festivals and music venues by offering audiences familiar songs at far lower prices than concerts by original artists. The trend is helping financially strained live-music venues and creating lucrative careers for performers, while also raising questions about the personal demands…

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Justice Dept. drops ‘New York Times’ subpoenas under pressure from judge

  • Justice Department abandons subpoenas targeting Times reporters.
  • Judge criticised the government’s legal handling.
  • Case involved security reporting on Qatar’s Air Force One jet.

The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after a federal judge sharply criticised the government’s handling of the case. The subpoenas concerned reporting on security concerns surrounding President Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One aircraft, and their withdrawal reduces an…

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The rock band Steven Tyler knew he would outlast: “We really do take ourselves seriously”

  • Tyler said Aerosmith’s seriousness gave it greater staying power.
  • He praised the New York Dolls’ influence and style.
  • The Dolls’ instability contributed to their shorter original run.

Steven Tyler said Aerosmith believed it would outlast the New York Dolls because his band treated its career more seriously. Speaking in a 2004 interview, the Aerosmith frontman contrasted the groups’ approach to music and business, arguing that Aerosmith’s discipline helped secure its longevity. Tyler described the New…

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California mayor’s hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails

  • Hot mic captured Sacramento leaders discussing disruptive protesters.
  • Chaotic immigration debate led to the chamber being cleared.
  • Officials considered procedures for possible future bans.

A live microphone captured Sacramento Mayor and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discussing how the city might deal with disruptive attendees after an immigration-related council debate became chaotic. The exchange drew attention because it suggested officials were considering how to document disruptions before potentially removing or banning people from…

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Brad Bird Thinks ‘1906’ Would “Lend Itself” To Multiple Episodes As TV Miniseries About S.F. Earthquake

  • Brad Bird is considering 1906 as an eight-episode TV miniseries.
  • The project explores San Francisco’s devastating 1906 earthquake.
  • Bird says budget claims did not stop the long-running project.

Brad Bird has said his long-planned project about San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake could work as a television miniseries, marking a possible first move into TV for the director. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, he said the story’s scale and wealth of historical material make it better suited to…

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Opetaia Foa’i Receives Billions Award For ‘Moana’ Ballad ‘We Know The Way’

  • ‘We Know The Way’ surpassed one billion streams.
  • Opetaia Foa’i received APRA AMCOS’s Billions Award.
  • The song foregrounds Polynesian language and culture.

Opetaia Foa’i has received APRA AMCOS’s Billions Award for ‘We Know The Way’, his contribution to Disney’s original Moana soundtrack. The recognition highlights the global reach of a song rooted in Polynesian languages, culture and voyaging traditions, demonstrating how culturally specific storytelling can reach mass audiences. Released in…

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20 Years Later, This ‘Doctor Who’ Two-Part Story Has Never Been Topped

  • Rose Tyler’s exit story is hailed as *Doctor Who*’s finest two-parter.
  • The article stresses its emotional intimacy alongside epic stakes.
  • Rose helped establish the modern companion as an equal co-lead.

The article argues that “Army of Ghosts” and “Doomsday”, Rose Tyler’s 2006 departure story from *Doctor Who*, remain the programme’s strongest two-part finale. It credits the episodes’ impact to their combination of large-scale stakes with an intimate, heartbreaking conclusion to Rose’s relationship with the Tenth Doctor. It places…

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