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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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In 1949, one lyric changed songwriting forever. Willie Nelson still thinks it is the “greatest line” he’s ever heard

  • Nelson admires the final verse of Hank Williams’ 1949 song.
  • He called its lines the greatest he had heard.
  • The song’s vivid image captures heartbreak and loneliness.

Willie Nelson has named Hank Williams’ 1949 song ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’ as one of the greatest country songs he has heard, singling out its final verse as the finest line he knows. His praise highlights how a vivid, simple image can express heartbreak and loneliness…

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Nick Cave Launches 2027 Tour

  • Nick Cave is returning to North America with his talk-and-music show.
  • The 25-date tour runs from Vancouver in April to New Orleans in May.
  • Fans can ask questions through the format associated with The Red Hand Files.

Nick Cave will take his “Conversations with Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk & Music” show on a North American tour in 2027. The event combines a question-and-answer session, live music and reflections on his career, bringing back a format he toured in 2019. Presented by Cave’s online…

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In 1963, Roy Orbison wrote a song in his sleep. Since then, it has been streamed 94,000,000 times

  • Orbison said “In Dreams” came to him while half asleep.
  • The 1963 song reached the top ten in the US and UK.
  • Its use in *Blue Velvet* helped renew interest in his music.

Roy Orbison said the idea for “In Dreams” came to him while he was half asleep in 1962, and that he wrote the song within 20 minutes of waking. Released in 1963, the ballad became a hit and showed how Orbison could hold an audience with a quiet,…

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Common Joins Documentary Short ‘The Second Life of Freddie Nole’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Common joins a short documentary as executive producer.
  • Freddie Nole spent nearly 50 years in prison.
  • The film is nominated for a 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Award.

Common has joined Dana Nachman’s short documentary *The Second Life of Freddie Nole* as an executive producer. The film follows Nole as he helps a newly released prisoner, and reveals that Nole himself spent nearly 50 years in prison after receiving a life sentence at 17. The film…

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Skepta, Twisted Teens, Sufjan Stevens, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  • Skepta teams up with Asake on “Aloe Vera”.
  • Sufjan Stevens releases a wistful Christmas original.
  • The roundup spans 18 more tracks across genres.

The article highlights this week’s new music, led by Skepta’s “Aloe Vera”, featuring Afrobeats star Asake, and Sufjan Stevens’ wistful Christmas song. It also points to Twisted Teens’ rock track “I Spend My Time Crying” from their third album of the year. The roundup includes 18 other tracks…

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Becky And The Birds – “Way Back To You”

  • Thea Gustafsson has released a new Becky And The Birds song.
  • “Way Back To You” grew from drums and cut-up vocal samples.
  • The release includes two minimalist videos by Ellen Nielsen.

Swedish singer, songwriter and producer Thea Gustafsson has released “Way Back To You” under her project name Becky And The Birds. The track combines rhythm and chopped vocal samples, continuing her left-of-centre, R&B-infused pop sound. Gustafsson says the song began with drums, which is unusual for her, and…

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‘Good Boy’ Filmmaker Ben Leonberg to Direct Movie Adaptation of Horror Novella ‘Look Out’ for Republic Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Ben Leonberg will direct and co-write “Look Out”.
  • The novella centres on a remote fire lookout and a strange list of rules.
  • The film’s plot details remain under wraps.

Ben Leonberg will direct and co-write a film adaptation of the horror novella “Look Out” for Republic Pictures, following his feature debut with “Good Boy”. The project brings together the filmmaker and writer Alex Cannon again, while producers from Vertigo Entertainment and Artists Writers and Artisans are also…

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‘Extreme Optimist’ Lil Jon Says Ex-Wife’s ‘Pessimism’ and Constant ‘Walking on Eggshells’ Led to Divorce

  • Lil Jon says contrasting outlooks and ongoing tension led him to seek a divorce.
  • He says touring may have prolonged the couple’s 18-year marriage.
  • He later embraced affirmations and meditation, inspiring a 2024 album.

Lil Jon says persistent tension and opposing outlooks contributed to his decision to end his 18-year marriage to Nicole Smith. Speaking on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, he described himself as an “extreme optimist” and his ex-wife as an “extreme pessimist”, and said he felt he was “walking…

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Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Unwell Sign With CAA

  • CAA will represent Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan and Unwell.
  • The company was valued at $500 million after a strategic investment.
  • Unwell is developing programmes and adaptations across major platforms.

CAA has signed Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan and their company Unwell for representation, as the business seeks to expand and develop original intellectual property. The move builds on Unwell’s growth from a company founded around Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast into a media and entertainment business aimed at…

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‘I Think Our Generation Is Having a Really Rough Time’: La Roux Explores the Millennial Ache on Her New Album

  • *Cabin Fever* revisits late-1990s and early-2000s pop.
  • Jackson connects its nostalgia to a longing for a safer-feeling time.
  • The album explores relationships, addiction and coming out.

La Roux’s new album *Cabin Fever* draws on late-1990s and early-2000s American pop, reflecting a longing for what singer Elly Jackson remembers as a safer, more carefree time. She says the nostalgic sound and look also let her speak more openly about personal experiences and a generation’s unease…

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