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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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Former Bethesda lead artist is looking forward to Fallout 3’s remaster because the game they released was ‘100% not what we intended, and it was very, very constrained’

  • Ex-Bethesda artist says Fallout 3 wasn't the game they intended
  • Original development was "very, very constrained," they said
  • They're now looking forward to the game's upcoming remaster

A former lead artist at Bethesda has said they are looking forward to the upcoming remaster of Fallout 3, revealing that the original 2008 release was "100% not what we intended" due to significant technical and development constraints at the time. The comments suggest that the remaster could…

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How Role Model Convinced His Label Not to Pair Him With Big-Name Producers After ‘Sally’ Success: ‘I Got to Trust My Gut This Time’

  • Role Model resisted his label's push to pair with established producers after his viral 'Sally' success
  • He convinced them to greenlight his vision of working with Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall on 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass'
  • The album was built through improvisational jam sessions rather than pre-written material

Ahead of releasing his new album *Chuck Timely & The Hourglass*, singer-songwriter Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) has revealed he pushed back against his label's wish to bring in high-profile producers following the breakout success of his hit "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out." Rather than capitalising on the…

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Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski appear SMITTEN as ‘closer than ever’ pair are seen dining together after her split from cross-dressing husband

  • Kristi Noem seen dining closely with Corey Lewandowski
  • Comes after her split from her husband
  • Pair reportedly "closer than ever", fuelling speculation

Kristi Noem, the US Homeland Security Secretary, has been photographed dining with Republican strategist Corey Lewandowski, with the pair described as appearing "closer than ever". The outing comes shortly after Noem's split from her husband, who is reported to have been involved in cross-dressing, adding a personal dimension…

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Warner Music Group Earnings Call Recap: What You Need to Know

  • WMG reports 10% revenue growth, crediting cost cuts and streaming deals
  • Recorded music streaming revenue rose 12% to over $1 billion
  • Leadership reshuffle follows CFO/COO Armin Zerza's sudden departure

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl used the company's third fiscal quarter earnings call to defend his three-year turnaround strategy, pointing to rising revenue and improved streaming deals as evidence it is working. The call, held days after the surprise departure of CFO and COO Armin Zerza, also…

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How Photograph transformed Def Leppard into global pop-metal megastars: “I was this geeky twat who liked music and wasn’t living in the real world. All I ever wanted was to be a star.”

  • Def Leppard's 1982 single 'Photograph' marked their shift from blues-rock grit to polished pop-metal, designed for MTV's ascendant role in music promotion
  • Producer Mutt Lange supplied the song's hook whilst vocalist Joe Elliott crafted a narrative about yearning for an unreachable figure inspired by Marilyn Monroe
  • The track catalysed 'Pyromania' and transformed Def Leppard into stadium-filling international stars

Def Leppard's 1983 single "Photograph" marked a pivotal reinvention for the band, transforming their sound from the gritty AC/DC-influenced style of their previous album "High 'n' Dry" into the polished, radio-friendly pop-metal that came to define "Pyromania". Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Park Gate Studios in…

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The 1975 song that made Michael Stipe a performer: “I never looked back”

  • Michael Stipe says Patti Smith's 'Birdland' inspired him to become a musician
  • He discovered Smith via a magazine left in school detention
  • The 1975 song led him to drop out of school for music

Michael Stipe has described the exact moment he decided to become a musician, crediting Patti Smith's 1975 song 'Birdland' with setting him on the path that would lead to REM. The R.E.M. frontman discovered Smith not through the usual rock idols of his youth, such as David Bowie…

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24/7 bbno$ bangers!!

  • Non-stop compilation of bbno$'s catchiest, high-energy tracks
  • Built for background listening rather than one single release

bbno$ (pronounced "baby money") is the Canadian rapper known for breezy, meme-friendly hip-hop hits packed with hooky ad-libs and playful bravado. He's built a huge online following through viral singles and a DIY, internet-native approach to releasing music. This upload is a continuous compilation titled "24/7 bbno$ bangers!!",…

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Your Shot Returns To The US For 2026, Expanding To Denver And Miami

  • Your Shot DJ academy expands to Denver and Miami for 2026 US season
  • Six-week free training leads to live showcases and festival slots
  • Over 8,300 people pre-registered; selection events start 22 August

Your Shot, the beginner-friendly DJ academy and competition, is returning to the US for a second season in 2026, expanding from its original two cities to four by adding Denver and Miami alongside returning stops in Los Angeles and New York. The programme, founded in Australia in 2010,…

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Michael Bublé’s Relationship “Predicament” Inspired This Early Hit in 2009

  • Bublé's 2009 hit "Haven't Met You Yet" was inspired by meeting Luisana Lopilato.
  • It became his first US Top 25 single, from the album Crazy Love.
  • The pair later married in 2011; lyrics mirror how he speaks to her.

Michael Bublé's 2009 single "Haven't Met You Yet" was inspired by his early, seemingly implausible connection with actress Luisana Lopilato, whom he later married in 2011. The song, from his album Crazy Love, became his first Top 25 hit in the United States, marking a breakthrough moment in…

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Joe Jonas Says Disappointing Solo Album Sales Led Him to Seek Therapy for the First Time

  • Joe Jonas says 2011 solo album Fastlife's poor sales pushed him into therapy.
  • He suffered panic attacks and physical pain from the pressure to succeed.
  • Nick Jonas says therapy also helped him redefine his sense of success.

Joe Jonas has revealed that disappointing sales for his 2011 solo debut album, Fastlife, were the catalyst that first led him to start therapy. Speaking on the "Hey Jonas!" podcast alongside brothers Kevin and Nick, he explained that the album's lukewarm reception, following years of guaranteed success with…

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