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.
John Tempesta has announced that he is leaving The Cult after 20 years with the band. He thanked fans for their support and said he is looking forward to playing music again in 2027, bringing a long-running chapter of his career to a close. Tempesta joined The Cult…
Linda Ronstadt’s 1977 recording of Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou” became her biggest single, despite producer Peter Asher doubting it would be a hit. The story illustrates how Ronstadt trusted her instincts as an interpreter, even when those around her were unsure. Ronstadt recalled that Asher suggested finding “insurance”…
Luke Bryan says he will not apologise for dancing on stage, even though some people make fun of his moves. He sees performing as a chance to have fun with his audience, and says the response to “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” helped define his public image.…
Three songs that became mainstream pop hits first succeeded as country recordings. Their early chart success shows how country songwriting and performances sometimes laid the groundwork for versions that reached much wider audiences. John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear” topped both the US country chart and the Billboard Hot…
Dolly Parton drew on doubts about her Christian faith to write “The Seeker”, a song about struggling to find truth and direction. The article presents it as an unusually personal moment for an artist who was generally seen as resilient, and says its message could reach both religious…
Conan O’Brien is playing out a long-held ambition with the Vigodas, a Los Angeles cover band that has performed about 10 shows since its debut last August. The 63-year-old comedian and former late-night host fronts the group through an hour-plus set of rock and roll covers, and says…
Dolly Parton released “Dumb Blonde” on 7 November 1967, making an upbeat country song that turned a stereotype aimed at her into a declaration of independence. The single became her first country chart hit and helped establish the confident public persona that would accompany her career. Parton recorded…
Limp Bizkit were a prominent nu metal band around the turn of the millennium, known for their distinctive image and frequent media attention. The article invites readers to test how much they know about the band through a trivia quiz. It notes that the group’s music videos featured…
David Bowie and Freddie Mercury wrote and recorded “Under Pressure” with Queen in a single evening in 1981, turning a studio session into one of Bowie’s most enduring hits. The song’s lasting appeal is linked to its memorable music and lyrics about compassion and giving love another chance.…
Producer Andrew Watt spent the past year working with several major artists, including the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Brandi Carlile and Michael Stipe. His collaborations show how he has become a sought-after producer for established musicians, and work with Stipe has grown into a partnership…