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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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Weezer Takes Billboard Inside The Gathering Tour | All Access

  • Weezer’s tour was shaped by all four band members.
  • Its concept centres on a gathering at the band’s original garage.
  • The feature also explores the VIP experience and fan favourites.

Weezer gave a behind-the-scenes look at The Gathering Tour, explaining how the band developed its concept and what performing it is like. The tour’s open, audience-focused staging aims to make fans feel part of the experience. The four members helped shape the tour, whose title had once been…

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Alanis Morissette Releases First Holiday Album Good Weather for Immaculate Conception: Stream

  • Alanis Morissette has released her first Christmas album.
  • The 14 tracks include classics, two originals and guest artists.
  • She has also started a limited concert residency.

Alanis Morissette has released her first holiday album, *Good Weather for Immaculate Conception*, a 14-song collection mixing Christmas standards with newer seasonal songs. The release marks a new addition to her catalogue and brings together guest performers from several musical backgrounds. The album includes “O Holy Night”, “Ave…

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3 Timeless Rock Songs From 1968 That Bring Back Memories of the Old Days

  • Three enduring rock songs from 1968 are revisited.
  • “Hey Jude” topped charts across several countries.
  • “The Weight” was influential despite reaching No. 63 in the US.

An article highlights three rock songs released in 1968 that it says have endured and can evoke memories of the era: The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”, The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” and The Band’s “The Weight”. It points to their lasting musical appeal and chart success, while noting…

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The four purest rock and roll songs of all time, according to Malcolm Young

  • Malcolm Young chose four songs as milestones in rock and roll.
  • The list spans The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
  • He said ‘My Generation’ sounded heavier than what came before.

AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young named four songs that he felt showed how rock and roll developed into a purer, heavier sound. His choices illustrate how a small number of chords could still produce distinctive, influential music, a quality he believed was central to AC/DC’s own style. Young singled…

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My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ Was a No. 1 Album 20 Years in the Making: Inside the Campaign

  • *The Black Parade* has topped the Billboard 200 after 20 years.
  • Its wait for No. 1 is the longest in the chart’s history.
  • The anniversary campaign included 20 vinyl variants and 42,000 vinyl sales.

My Chemical Romance’s 2006 album *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time, two decades after its original release. The milestone sets a chart record for the longest gap between an album’s release and its first week at the top, after…

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Fiona Apple and The Bolt Cutters cover Mother Earth for aid album

  • Fiona Apple and The Bolt Cutters cover Mother Earth’s “Revolution”.
  • The track will feature on protest album *Right Now*.
  • All profits will benefit Doctors Without Borders.

Fiona Apple, Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg and Amy Aileen Wood, performing as The Bolt Cutters, have recorded a cover of Mother Earth’s “Revolution” for a protest-song benefit album. The project links the song to calls for justice, peace and human dignity, with profits intended to support Doctors Without…

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Tegan and Sara Celebrate the Season With ‘I Love Christmas’ and ‘A December to Remember’

  • Tegan and Sara have released two festive songs.
  • The lyrics celebrate Christmas while recognising some people struggle with the season.
  • The songs were revisited after Tegan completed her first middle-grade novel.

Tegan and Sara have released two Christmas songs, “I Love Christmas” and “A December to Remember”, celebrating festive traditions while acknowledging that the season can be difficult for some. The tracks pair cheerful holiday scenes with lyrics about sharing the season’s excitement, making new memories and lifting the…

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In 1972, the Eagles wrote a song that they weren’t sure was a single. Over 250,000,000 streams later, it seems they were wrong

  • “Desperado” has more than 250 million streams.
  • Henley and Frey’s collaboration began with the song.
  • The Eagles initially saw it as an album track.

The Eagles’ “Desperado”, which the band did not think was suitable as a single, has become one of their best-known songs, with more than 250 million streams. Its success reflects the group’s unexpected commercial reach and the track’s lasting place in their catalogue. Don Henley began writing the…

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From JENNIE to Lil Baby, Jack Harlow & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

  • JENNIE leads a genre-spanning week of new releases.
  • Lil Baby, Jack Harlow and Dove Cameron release major projects.
  • Drake and Future reunite on a surprise track.

This week’s New Music Friday features a wide range of singles, EPs and albums, led by JENNIE’s disco-influenced song “Someone to Hold”, recorded for Netflix’s upcoming musical comedy *Steps*. The releases span pop, hip-hop, country, rock and other genres, giving listeners a broad set of new music to…

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Gene Simmons’ 10 favourite albums

  • Simmons’ favourites span rock, soul, pop and country.
  • He credits the Beatles with influencing his career.
  • His picks include albums by ABBA and Patsy Cline.

Gene Simmons has named ten favourite albums that trace the influences behind his work with Kiss, ranging from early rock and soul to British rock and pop. His choices show how he sees rock as part of a wider musical lineage and credits earlier artists with shaping his…

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