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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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Lincoln Celebrated the Art of Rejuvenation at Billboard Latin Music Week

  • Lincoln brought relaxation experiences to Latin Music Week in Miami.
  • Guests explored a Navigator and tried a Rejuvenation Pod.
  • Select honorees received rides to the awards ceremony.

Lincoln used its presence at Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami to showcase experiences focused on comfort and relaxation. Its activations offered attendees a chance to pause between events, while highlighting features available in its vehicles. At Faena Forum, guests tried a Rejuvenation Pod inspired by the Lincoln…

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas)’ Effusively Endorsed by Writer of the Waitresses’ ‘Christmas Wrapping,’ Who Praises Her for Picking Up the ‘Vibe’ 45 Years Later

  • Chris Butler praised Olivia Rodrigo’s first Christmas single.
  • He says it shares “Christmas Wrapping”’s spirit, not its composition.
  • Butler heard the song privately before its release.

Olivia Rodrigo has released her first holiday single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas)”, and Chris Butler, who wrote the Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping”, has praised it. He says Rodrigo captured a similar upbeat, irreverent spirit, and is happy for her song to be seen as part of the same…

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Larry Collins: the 13-year-old who created a surf-punk song in 1958

  • Larry Collins recorded “Whistle Bait” at 13.
  • The 1958 track’s wild sound anticipated later punk and surf styles.
  • The Collins Kids’ early success was disrupted when Lorrie married in 1959.

Larry Collins, the 13-year-old guitarist and singer in the sibling duo the Collins Kids, recorded “Whistle Bait” in 1958. Its frantic guitar riff and raw vocal have led listeners to hear it as a precursor to surf-punk, showing how early rockabilly could anticipate later styles. Raised in Oklahoma,…

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Madison Square Garden disputes Macklemore’s claims over benefit tour venues

  • MSG says limited availability and Macklemore’s arena status explain its decision.
  • Macklemore says nine US arenas withdrew dates over his Palestine benefit shows.
  • He plans to keep fundraising, potentially through outdoor performances.

Madison Square Garden has disputed Macklemore’s claim that US venues withdrew dates for his proposed “Free Palestine” benefit tour because of its cause. An MSG Entertainment spokesperson said the venues have limited availability and that Macklemore is “not an arena level act”, offering a different explanation for the…

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In 1979, Dave Grohl heard a song that almost broke his hand. Now, he still can’t understand who can play it

  • Grohl says “Message in a Bottle” strained his hand.
  • The riff relies on demanding major ninth chords.
  • Andy Summers’ unusual technique made the part distinctive.

Dave Grohl has said that trying to play The Police’s “Message in a Bottle” once strained his hand, leaving him wondering how guitarist Andy Summers could perform it without injury. The story highlights the unusual technique behind a familiar riff and why Summers’ playing stood out. Grohl recalled…

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Justin Timberlake Teases New Music: “I’ve Been Chef-ing”

  • Timberlake is developing new music in Miami.
  • Possible collaborators include Pharrell, Quavo, Toliver and Timbaland.
  • “SexyBack” topped the US chart for seven weeks.

Justin Timberlake has hinted that he is making new music in Miami, with possible collaborations involving Pharrell Williams, Quavo, Don Toliver and Timbaland. He said he and Timbaland are creating “from scratch”, apparently pushing back against talk of AI, and described the work as still in progress. Timberlake…

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In Canada: Faouzia to Accept the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

  • Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music.
  • “Unethical” has reached 150 million global streams.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for 24 November in Toronto.

Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, recognising the growing success of the Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter. The award comes as her song “Unethical” has found a much wider audience more than a year after its release, helping lift her profile…

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3 Southern Rock Bands That Formed in the 1960s Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three 1960s Southern rock bands remain influential.
  • ZZ Top and The Allman Brothers formed in 1969.
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd began in Jacksonville in 1964.

The article highlights three Southern rock bands formed in the 1960s whose music remains influential: ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It points to their distinctive, guitar-led sound and strong regional identities as reasons their songs continue to resonate. ZZ Top began in Houston in…

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Who plays sitar on The Rolling Stones’ 1966 song ‘Paint It Black’?

  • Brian Jones played sitar on ‘Paint It Black’.
  • The instrument gave the song a distinctive, eerie drone.
  • The track reflected The Stones’ growing musical experimentation.

The sitar on The Rolling Stones’ 1966 song ‘Paint It Black’ was played by Brian Jones, the band’s founding member and guitarist. Its droning sound helped give the track its sinister atmosphere and marked the group’s move towards more experimental arrangements. The article places the choice in the…

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Blackpink’s Jisoo Signs With WME for Worldwide Representation

  • Jisoo has signed with WME for worldwide representation.
  • “Addicted” topped iTunes’ worldwide song chart.
  • Her solo career spans music, acting and brand collaborations.

Jisoo, the Blackpink singer and actor, has signed with WME for worldwide representation as she expands her solo career. Her latest single, “Addicted”, topped the iTunes Worldwide Songs chart and reached the top of iTunes Top Songs charts in 28 regions. The release follows “Click” and adds to…

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