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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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“You son of a gun, I’m in”: Five artists who nearly pulled off musical heists

  • Musical influence can become copying when artists borrow too closely.
  • Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” prompted a 1985 lawsuit.
  • Oasis openly acknowledged the T Rex influence on “Cigarettes and Alcohol”.

The article explores five songs by major artists that it argues crossed the line from influence into copying, while noting that musical borrowing is a normal part of songwriting. Its central point is that artists can reshape older sounds for new listeners, but some examples drew criticism or…

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Rosalía marks ‘Lux’ anniversary with 1,000-track playlist and box set

  • Rosalía marked ‘Lux’s first anniversary with a 1,000-song playlist.
  • She reflected on making the album and its demanding year.
  • A £125 limited-edition box set is available to pre-order.

Rosalía marked the first anniversary of her album ‘Lux’ by sharing a 1,000-song Spotify playlist and reflecting on its creation. She described the period as difficult but meaningful, and recalled trying to make the record sound like a cathedral. The playlist brings together music she listened to while…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1964 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores

  • Three 1964 songs still turn up in shops.
  • They include “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Goldfinger”.
  • The article links their staying power to nostalgia.

The article highlights three songs from 1964 that it says remain familiar fixtures in shopping centres and grocery shops: Astrud Gilberto’s “The Girl from Ipanema”, Shirley Bassey’s “Goldfinger” and Jimmy Hughes’s “Steal Away”. It links their continued presence in public spaces to their memorable sound and nostalgic appeal.…

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What does ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ mean, according to Bob Dylan?

  • The song reflects Dylan’s separation from Sara.
  • Its memories move between past and present.
  • “Blue” also nods to music Dylan was hearing.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Tangled Up in Blue’, the opening track on 1975’s *Blood on the Tracks*, draws on the breakdown of his marriage to Sara Dylan. Its shifting memories and unresolved refrain portray someone still caught in the feelings of a relationship that has ended, helping make the song…

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Remembering When a Rock Legend Rebranded for a Pair of Hit Singles in 1969

  • Lennon launched the Plastic Ono Band name in 1969.
  • Its two hit singles were “Give Peace A Chance” and “Cold Turkey”.
  • The project reflected the Beatles’ growing separation.

John Lennon used the name Plastic Ono Band for music he made with Yoko Ono outside the Beatles, signalling his growing independence as the group fractured in 1969. The project released two hit singles that year, while giving the public only partial clues about how far the Beatles…

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In 1974, Genesis released their most ambitious album. Ask Peter Gabriel what it means: “Who the fuck knows?”

  • Gabriel said Genesis overcooked the album’s concept.
  • He framed Rael’s story as a journey into the soul.
  • Disagreements made the ambitious 1974 record difficult to create.

Genesis’s *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, released in 1974, turned the band’s progressive rock ambition into a sprawling concept album. Peter Gabriel later said the group had overcomplicated its story, but the record’s songs still connect through vivid musical moods, even when the larger allegory is hard…

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Willie Nelson disagrees with Donald Trump on “practically everything”

  • Nelson says he disagrees with nearly all of Trump’s actions in office.
  • The pair have known each other for decades and share an interest in music.
  • Nelson’s memoir is due out on 10 November.

Willie Nelson said he disagrees with Donald Trump on “practically everything” the president has tried to do, renewing his criticism of Trump’s policies. The 93-year-old musician also described a long-standing personal acquaintance with Trump, showing that their political differences coexist with a shared interest in music. Nelson recalled…

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NYC ‘principal’ — who’s also a rapper — being paid nearly $200K to run a school that doesn’t exist

  • Haraguchi-Combs earns $192,374 despite the proposed school never opening.
  • The education department says he now supports other school proposals.
  • Anonymous principals have called for an investigation into department concerns.

Caleb Haraguchi-Combs, a New York City education official, is being paid a principal-level salary to direct proposals for a high school that was never approved or opened. The case has drawn scrutiny over how the city’s education department assigns and pays staff when planned schools do not go…

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Watch Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus join Jimmy Eat World for ‘A Praise Chorus’ at The Hollywood Bowl

  • Mark Hoppus joined Jimmy Eat World for “A Praise Chorus” at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • The guest appearance was part of *Bleed American*’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
  • Hoppus has credited Jimmy Eat World as an influence on Blink-182.

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus made a surprise appearance with Jimmy Eat World at the Hollywood Bowl on 7 November, joining the band to sing “A Praise Chorus”. The performance took place during Jimmy Eat World’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of their album *Bleed American*, which they played in…

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Born 99 Years Ago Today in the Sooner State, the “Singing Rage” Who Became the Best-Selling Female Artist of the 1950s and Sold Over 100 Million Records

  • Patti Page was born in Oklahoma in 1927.
  • She sold more than 100 million records.
  • “Tennessee Waltz” topped the chart for 13 weeks.

Patti Page, born Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Oklahoma, on 8 November 1927, became one of the most successful female recording artists of the 1950s. Her blend of country and pop, along with pioneering recordings in which she overdubbed her own harmonies, helped shape her career and gave…

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