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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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Nick Cave Returning to North America for 25-Date ‘Evening of Talk and Music’ in Spring

  • Nick Cave announces 25 North American dates for spring 2027.
  • Shows combine audience questions and piano performances.
  • The tour runs from Vancouver on 9 April to New Orleans on 21 May.

Nick Cave will return to North America in spring 2027 for a 25-date tour combining conversation with live music. The series revives a format he toured with in 2019, giving audiences a chance to ask questions and hear Cave perform songs from his catalogue at the piano. The…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1978 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four enduring singalong hits were popular in 1978.
  • They span ballads, rock, disco and film musicals.
  • Queen’s anthems and Grease’s duet remain familiar favourites.

The article revisits four upbeat songs popular in 1978 that it says many baby boomers can still sing from memory. Their enduring appeal comes from catchy choruses, celebratory themes and their lasting place in pop culture. The songs are Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life”, which reached…

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In 1967, The Doors helped define psychedelia. Their most famous opening owed a debt to Bach

  • Ray Manzarek linked ‘Light My Fire’s’ organ intro to Bach.
  • He used a circle of fifths to shape the opening.
  • The song also draws on jazz, blues and psychedelic sounds.

The Doors blended jazz, blues rock and psychedelic influences into a sound that resisted easy categorisation. Ray Manzarek said the famous organ introduction to ‘Light My Fire’ drew on Johann Sebastian Bach, helping the 1967 song begin with a distinctive flourish rather than a simple vamp. In a…

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The AI posting war is heating up: ‘Please, leave me behind,’ says artist who got into it with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney on X

  • Kenney urged artists to resist pressure to use generative AI.
  • Sweeney and Musk joined the argument on X.
  • A survey found 69% of Steam users were open to games disclosing AI use.

Artist Kenney, who gives away thousands of free game assets, drew a public dispute with Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney after urging artists on X not to let billionaires pressure them into using generative AI. Elon Musk backed Sweeney in the exchange, which reflects a wider argument over…

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Teddy Swims’ ‘Mr. Know It All’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart

  • “Mr. Know It All” is Teddy Swims’ second Pop Airplay No. 1.
  • “Lose Control” led the chart for two weeks in 2024.
  • The new hit has reached No. 26 on the Hot 100.

Teddy Swims’ “Mr. Know It All” has reached No. 1 on the US Pop Airplay chart, giving the singer-songwriter his second top spot on the radio ranking. The achievement follows “Lose Control”, which spent two weeks at No. 1 in 2024, and marks another milestone for a song…

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The Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters for Music Fans to Shop Online in 2026

  • Music-themed Christmas jumpers feature bands from Pink Floyd to Wu-Tang Clan.
  • Prices start at around $12, with some featured styles discounted.
  • Options include rock, metal, hip-hop and country designs.

A 2026 shopping guide highlights Christmas jumpers inspired by musicians and bands, offering fans a festive alternative to standard holiday designs. The selection spans rock, metal, hip-hop and country, with prices starting at about $12, though the featured examples generally cost more. Options include Pink Floyd at $36.99,…

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