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.
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.
Ian Gillan says he is recovering after a successful medical procedure, following an emergency that led Deep Purple to postpone the rest of their UK and European tour dates. The 81-year-old singer has not disclosed the nature of the health concern and says he needs to rest before…
The Trashmen’s ‘Surfin’ Bird’ grew out of a battle of the bands performance in 1963, where the audience’s response helped turn a borrowed tune into a hit. The story shows how local competitions could give emerging musicians a route to record deals and wider recognition. The song combined…
Rupert Holmes says the fame of his 1979 hit, ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’, has overshadowed his other work, despite its enduring popularity. The song’s appearance in *Shrek* illustrates how widely recognisable it remains, decades after becoming the final number-one single of the 1970s. Holmes had never tried…
Eleven emerging artists from Latin America, the United States and Spain are competing for Best New Artist at the 2026 Latin Grammys, which will be held in Las Vegas on 12 November. The category has previously recognised artists who later achieved wide success, making this year’s nomination an…
Jennifer Connelly said the role of Marion Silver in Darren Aronofsky’s 2000 film *Requiem for a Dream* was a turning point in her career. After years of feeling that attention focused on her appearance rather than her acting, she pursued the demanding part because it inspired her and…
Organisers are proposing a two-day music festival on Venice Beach in autumn 2027, turning part of the boardwalk, beachfront and nearby streets into a concert area. The event aims to celebrate Venice’s history and build community, while bringing a large new festival to a well-known stretch of Los…
Singapore’s Deepavali rangoli artists are adapting the traditional craft with new techniques and technology, hoping to keep it relevant and encourage younger people to learn it. Artist Vijaya Mohan says digital tools, and potentially AI, can help introduce people to rangoli while preserving its cultural roots. Mohan, 67,…
Don Gibson wrote several songs that became major hits in other artists’ hands, helping his work reach audiences beyond his own country recordings. Three examples show how different singers and bands made the songs their own, with Ray Charles’s version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” becoming the…
Motionless In White brought WWE star Rhea Ripley onstage at their Orlando show and praised her for helping introduce heavy music to a wider audience. Frontman Chris Motionless called her a “frontrunner” for metal and dedicated “Fight Like Hell”, a song inspired by her, to the Australian wrestler.…
In 2012, Paul McCartney released *Kisses on the Bottom*, an album of standards rooted in the music his father enjoyed. The project let him explore a style he had wanted to record since leaving The Beatles, showing his interest in songs beyond his familiar rock and pop work.…