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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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In 1963, a battle of the bands competition launched America’s most annoying song. It has been streamed 77,000,000 times

  • A 1963 competition helped launch ‘Surfin’ Bird’.
  • The song reportedly sold 30,000 copies in its first weekend.
  • It reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

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…

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In 1979, Rupert Holmes wrote one of the catchiest songs of all time. Now, he can’t listen to it at all

  • Holmes’s 1979 hit became the last number-one single of the 1970s.
  • Its fame has often overshadowed his other work.
  • The song’s story inspired a reference in *Shrek*.

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…

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Meet the Rising Stars Competing for Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys

  • Eleven artists are nominated for Best New Artist.
  • The 2026 Latin Grammys take place in Las Vegas on 12 November.
  • Aria Vega says her debut album draws on her Caribbean roots.

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…

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The “uncomfortable” 2000 role that saved Jennifer Connelly’s career: “A real turning point”

  • Connelly called *Requiem for a Dream* a career turning point.
  • She fought hard to play Marion Silver.
  • The role helped her take herself seriously as an actor.

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…

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Iconic LA beachfront primed for brand-new new music festival — as sprawling concert zone revealed

  • 1905 Fest is planned for Venice Beach in autumn 2027.
  • Organisers propose five stages and a free fan zone.
  • The lineup and exact dates are still unknown.

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…

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Deepavali in new colours: How Singapore’s rangoli artists are adapting an old craft

  • Singapore artists are updating rangoli to engage younger generations.
  • Vijaya Mohan’s 2003 rangoli covered 2,756 sq ft.
  • Digital tools may help connect new audiences with the craft.

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,…

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3 Songs Written by Don Gibson That Became Incredible Hits for Other Artists

  • Don Gibson wrote songs that became hits for other artists.
  • Connie Smith’s “Just One Time” cover is especially remembered.
  • Ray Charles’s version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” was No. 1 for five weeks.

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…

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Motionless In White give WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley her flowers in gushing onstage shoutout

  • Motionless In White praised Rhea Ripley onstage in Orlando.
  • The band dedicated “Fight Like Hell”, inspired by Ripley, to her.
  • Ripley’s WWE entrance theme is by the band.

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.…

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In 2010, Paul McCartney recorded an album of his favourite music. It took him over 60 years to finally do it

  • McCartney finally recorded an album of standards in 2012.
  • The music drew on his father’s tastes.
  • He had wanted to make it for decades.

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.…

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3 Rowdy Country Songs That Out-Rock the Rock Stars

  • Three country songs take on rock’s rowdy sound.
  • Steve Earle blends rock with bluegrass.
  • Lambert and Williams bring hard-edged energy to country.

The article highlights three country songs that bring a forceful rock energy to the genre: Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”, Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead” and Hank Williams Jr.’s “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight”. It argues that each track pushes against the boundary between country and…

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