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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The Moody Blues Changed Personnel and Strategy on Their Way to This Surprising No. 1 Album in 1981

  • *Long Distance Voyager* revived the Moody Blues’ fortunes in 1981.
  • Patrick Moraz and producer Pip Williams helped reshape their sound.
  • The album reached No. 1 on the US albums chart.

The Moody Blues’ 1981 album *Long Distance Voyager* returned the band to the top of the US albums chart after a difficult comeback and doubts about their future. Its success showed they could adapt their sound and reach new listeners while retaining the melodic qualities that had defined…

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In 1977, it took Christine McVie 30 minutes to write a Fleetwod Mac classic. Now, it has been heard over 179,000,000 times

  • Christine McVie wrote “Songbird” in about 30 minutes.
  • The song was recorded in an empty concert hall.
  • It has been heard more than 179 million times.

Christine McVie said “Songbird”, her tender Fleetwood Mac ballad, came to her almost fully formed in about 30 minutes. Written during the turbulent period around the making of *Rumours*, the song stands out for offering reassurance and affection without the blame or demands that coloured many of the…

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The career-defining role Kevin Costner refused to reprise: “I’m not best served doing that”

  • Costner turned down a sequel to *Dances With Wolves*.
  • He was concerned about money and the original film’s legacy.
  • The original won seven Oscars and made $424 million worldwide.

Kevin Costner declined to reprise Lieutenant John J. Dunbar in a proposed sequel to *Dances With Wolves*, despite the follow-up novel making his return seem like a natural choice. He said he did not think the film would serve him well, and was wary of making it mainly…

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Future-Prog Foursome Polyphia Want to Freak You Out on Their New Album

  • Polyphia’s new album takes a heavier, darker direction.
  • “Let There Be Light” helped define the record’s sound.
  • The band favour digital amp modelling over traditional amps.

Polyphia have released Be Not Afraid, an instrumental album that pushes their blend of virtuosic guitar with pop, electronic, hip-hop and video-game influences into heavier, darker territory. The shift brings more overt metal elements while continuing the band’s interest in challenging expectations of guitar music. Guitarists Tim Henson…

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One brief romance, two lasting songs: How Don Henley became part of Stevie Nicks’ songbook

  • Don Henley helped inspire “Leather and Lace”.
  • Nicks and Henley recorded the duet together.
  • The song weighs independence against intimacy.

Stevie Nicks’ brief romance with Don Henley helped inspire “Leather and Lace”, a song that became one of her best-loved duets. Its origins show how Nicks drew on personal relationships as one source of material, while the finished song explores the balance between independence and wanting closeness. Nicks…

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The Strokes Play Druski-Hosted SNL, Share New Video Featuring Spitting Image Puppets

  • Druski became the first digital content creator to host SNL.
  • The Strokes performed two songs, with Nick Valensi absent.
  • Their new video features Spitting Image puppets of the band and public figures.

The Strokes performed on *Saturday Night Live* during an episode hosted by comedian Druski, who became the show’s first digital content creator to host. The appearance was notable because guitarist Nick Valensi was absent for the first time in the band’s five SNL performances; he has been on…

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Alanis Morissette Reveals She’s Pansexual

  • Alanis Morissette said she is pansexual on the Handsome podcast.
  • Her hosts were surprised, and she confirmed she was serious.
  • She has also released a holiday album and started a concert residency.

Alanis Morissette said she is pansexual during an appearance on the Handsome podcast, sharing a personal detail that surprised her hosts. She confirmed the statement after Tig Notaro asked whether she was serious, then joked that she likes to save revelations for the “epilogue”. The disclosure came during…

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Sting, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, and the 1985 Phil Collins song that combined them both

  • ‘Take Me Home’ drew inspiration from *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*.
  • Sting, Peter Gabriel and Helen Terry sang backing vocals.
  • Collins often performed it as an encore.

Phil Collins’s 1985 song ‘Take Me Home’ was inspired by the novel *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*, despite many listeners interpreting it as a song about returning home. The article says the track’s unusual subject and its prominent backing vocals helped make it one of the most…

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In 1963, John Lennon gave George Harrison a song to sing. It was hardly a compliment

  • Lennon wrote a simple song to build Harrison’s confidence as a singer.
  • Harrison’s gentle delivery gave the track an intimate feel.
  • The 1964 US single reached number two on Billboard.

John Lennon wrote “Do You Want to Know a Secret” for George Harrison to sing, believing its simple melody would suit a singer he considered inexperienced. The choice gave Harrison a prominent vocal moment on the Beatles’ debut album and helped establish him as more than the group’s…

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Watch: Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH Joined By JEFF KEITH For ‘Rock Me To The Top’ Performance In Sacramento

  • Jeff Keith joined Tommy Skeoch on stage in Sacramento.
  • They performed their co-written TESLA song “Rock Me To The Top”.
  • Skeoch left TESLA in 2006 after substance-use problems.

TESLA singer Jeff Keith joined BAD MARRIAGE, the band led by former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, on stage in Sacramento to perform “Rock Me To The Top”. The appearance brought the two musicians together on a song they co-wrote for TESLA’s 1986 debut, after Skeoch left the band…

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