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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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Laptop twee brings DIY electronics and awkward pop to British music

  • Laptop twee pairs DIY electronic sounds with earnest, awkward pop.
  • A mostly British scene is attracting attention beyond the internet.
  • Its nostalgia and human touch stand out amid polished music and AI.

A new group of mostly British artists are making music described as “laptop twee”, combining wonky, do-it-yourself electronic production with intimate vocals, sing-song melodies and deliberately awkward lyrics. The sound is drawing attention beyond online niches, offering an unusual and divisive new direction in a music scene the…

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Quick-fire Questions: 10 minutes with Medium

  • Brooklyn trio Medium discussed their horror-tinged punk sound.
  • The interview covers music, films, venues and the end times.
  • Their recent release is ‘Bad Omen’.

Brooklyn trio Medium spoke about their music and influences in a quick-fire interview, describing a sound that blends lo-fi new wave and punk with theatrical gothic horror. The piece introduces the band’s dark, B-movie-inspired style and their striking visual presentation, alongside recent releases including the single ‘Bad Omen’.…

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BBC music programme revisits 90 years of landmark performances

  • BBC Two revisits musical highlights from its 90-year archive.
  • The programme spans Bowie, Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse and Stormzy.
  • The Festival of Remembrance and other programmes also feature tonight.

The BBC’s archive is the focus of a music programme featuring standout performances from artists including David Bowie, Bob Marley, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Stormzy. It highlights the range of music captured across the corporation’s 90-year history, from *Top of the Pops* and *The Old Grey Whistle…

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Céline Dion Plays Air Bass at Metallica’s Sphere Show

  • Céline Dion mimicked Metallica’s bassist at the Sphere.
  • She watched during the band’s Las Vegas residency.
  • Dion has previously shared her appreciation for Metallica.

Céline Dion was filmed enthusiastically mimicking Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo during the band’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas. Her appearance drew attention because she is best known for pop ballads, while also showing her long-standing appreciation for Metallica. The moment came during the “Kirk and Rob Doodle” instrumental…

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Phil Collen names his five favourite riffs and “the grandaddy of them all”

  • Collen named five riffs that shaped his musical life.
  • He called “Smoke on the Water” the grandaddy of monster riffs.
  • He attended Deep Purple’s Brixton show as a teenager.

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen named several riffs that have stayed with him, including AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell”, Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle”, Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” and the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up”. He singled out Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the…

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How Aerosmith’s Dream On invented the power ballad

  • “Dream On” helped shape the American power ballad.
  • Steven Tyler began writing it as a teenager.
  • Its quiet-to-grand build set it apart from Aerosmith’s early blues-rock.

Aerosmith’s 1973 debut single, “Dream On”, helped establish the power ballad by combining hard rock with a gradual build from quiet piano-led passages to a dramatic vocal climax. The article argues that its emotional, theatrical style became a model for later artists seeking to turn vulnerability into a…

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Why Type O Negative turned down “a lot of money” to reunite for a Peter Steele tribute show: “there’s a lot of guys running around singing with a deep voice pretending they’re Peter”

  • Type O Negative declined a lucrative one-off reunion offer.
  • Kenny Hickey says replacing Peter Steele’s voice and bass playing is a major challenge.
  • The band split after Steele’s death in 2010.

Type O Negative will not reunite for a Peter Steele tribute show for now, despite being offered “a lot of money” for one performance. Founding guitarist Kenny Hickey says bringing the band back together would require extensive preparation, and finding someone who could sing Steele’s parts with the…

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Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom Unveils 10 Content Investments, From ‘Gunshot’ to ‘Call of Lobster’

  • Chunghwa Telecom announced 10 film, TV and music investments.
  • The slate includes four series, two films and a regional music tour.
  • Two production companies also received equity investment.

Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom has announced 10 investments across film, television and music, alongside equity stakes in two production companies. The slate is intended to support original Taiwanese stories and connect local creators with international partners, expanding the telecom operator’s role in the content industry. Projects include four scripted…

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The horrendous 1980s rock and roll show that introduced Mötley Crüe to the world: “These guys are crap”

  • Mötley Crüe’s 1981 Starwood debut began with a fight.
  • The band played four shows in two days.
  • Y&T’s Dave Meniketti later admitted his first impression was wrong.

Mötley Crüe’s first show at West Hollywood’s Starwood Club in April 1981 began with a hostile crowd and quickly turned violent. The chaotic performance became an early test of the band’s confrontational image and helped introduce them to the Sunset Strip scene. The group, then supporting Y&T, had…

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Hear Me Out: ‘Nightbird’ is the lyric that defines Stevie Nicks

  • “Nightbird” honours Nicks’ friend Robin Anderson.
  • The song followed Anderson’s death from leukaemia in 1982.
  • Its themes echo “Edge of Seventeen” and Nicks’ reflections on loss.

The article argues that “Nightbird” is one of Stevie Nicks’ defining lyrics, showing how her songwriting turns personal feeling and grief into something listeners can share. The song is presented as a tribute to a close friend, extending Nicks’ earlier writing about mortality in “Edge of Seventeen”. Nicks…

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