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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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Trinidadian Soca Icon Denise Belfon Reveals How Drake Helped Her Receive Royalties From ‘Work’ for the First Time in 30 Years

  • Drake's "BBW" forced Belfon's original producer to grant her royalties
  • Belfon had been denied payment for "Work" sampling for 28 years
  • "Work" has fuelled countless remixes and samples since 1998

Trinidadian soca star Denise Belfon has revealed that Drake's involvement helped her finally secure royalties for songs sampling "Work," her 1998 hit, after 28 years of being denied payment. Speaking to Billboard, Belfon said the producer of "Work," Pupa Nas-T, had long refused to authorise her royalties, but…

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Why Paul Simon fell out of love with Elvis Presley in 1957: “An incredible waste of a great talent”

  • Elvis Presley's artistic trajectory peaked around 1957 before he shifted toward Hollywood films and commercial ventures that diminished his rock and roll authenticity
  • Paul Simon praised Elvis's early blues-influenced Sun Records material but dismissed his post-1957 career direction as squandering exceptional musical talent

How the mighty fall... The post Why Paul Simon fell out of love with Elvis Presley in 1957: “An incredible waste of a great talent” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Ariana Grande Decision To Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members

  • Ariana Grande withdrew from London's 'Sunday in the Park with George' as part of stepping back from public life after her tour
  • Production team split on timing: some felt blindsided by the announcement hours beforehand, while others claimed advance notice and support
  • The musical will proceed to its June 2027 opening at the Barbican with casting underway for Grande's role

People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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After Nearly Five-Decade Career, Lucero Reinvents Herself Within Mexican Music: ‘I Wanted to Innovate and Dare to Do Something Different’

  • Lucero announces new album Fuertes Declaraciones, out February 2027
  • First single explores sierreño and tumbado genres for the first time
  • 48-year career includes 16 Hot Latin Songs chart entries

Mexican-American singer and actress Lucero is releasing new music that marks a fresh musical direction after nearly 50 years in the industry, venturing for the first time into the sierreño and tumbado sub-genres of regional Mexican music. The move comes as part of a forthcoming album, Fuertes Declaraciones,…

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JERRY CANTRELL, KIM THAYIL And DAVE KRUSEN Set For ‘Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2’ Rock Camp In December 2026

  • Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp hosting 'Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2' December 3-6, 2026 with mentors including Jerry Cantrell, Kim Thayil, and Dave Krusen
  • Participants of all ages and skill levels form bands, attend masterclasses, and perform at the historic Central Saloon
  • Limited registration available at rockcamp.com

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced "Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2", a four-day rock camp taking place in Seattle in December 2026, featuring Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. The event lets musicians of all abilities…

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8 Fantasy Book Series With the Most Masterful World-Building

  • Article profiles fantasy book series celebrated for exceptional world-building, the defining feature that attracts dedicated readers to the genre
  • Examples include Tolkien's meticulously detailed Middle-earth (supported by full linguistic and historical appendices), Pratchett's satirical Discworld, and Sanderson's multi-era Mistborn series
  • World-building mastery ranges from exhaustive detail to deceptively simple yet immersive approaches

Collider has published a list highlighting eight fantasy book series praised for exceptional world-building, arguing that while most fantasy aims for immersive settings, only a select few truly excel at constructing detailed, believable worlds. The feature spotlights titles that use either painstaking detail or simple, effective design to…

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Hana Stretton – “From”

  • British-Australian ambient-folk artist Hana Stretton releases her second album tiarn on August 7 with the new single "From"
  • The song was created during a storm using unconventional instruments including a hairbrush and tiny harp; explores themes of resilience and compassion amid hardship

British-Australian ambient-folk artist Hana Stretton has released "From," the fifth preview track from her forthcoming second album, tiarn, due out this Friday. The song adds to a run of singles that includes "Stove," "Salt," "Seagull Theory II," and "As It Was Before This," building anticipation ahead of the…

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Charli xcx Scores First No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

  • Charli xcx achieves her first No. 1 debut on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with 'Music, Fashion, Film'
  • Album opens with 57,000 copies sold across physical and digital formats, marking her strongest sales week to date
  • Also secures top positions on vinyl and indie sales charts, with lead single 'Rock Music' charting on Hot 100

Charli xcx has notched her first ever No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with her new record "Music, Fashion, Film", marking a career milestone for the singer-songwriter after previously peaking at No. 2 with both "BRAT" (2024) and "Crash" (2022). The achievement also represents her best…

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60th Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention’s Freak Out! Will Feature 105 Tracks

  • Frank Zappa's 1966 debut 'Freak Out!' receives a 60th anniversary reissue with a Super Deluxe Edition containing 105 tracks across multiple formats
  • The expanded release features remastered audio, Dolby Atmos mixes, unreleased demos and outtakes, plus live recordings from 1966 Fillmore Auditorium performances
  • Ships September 25, 2026 on Zappa Records and Universal Music Enterprises in 6-disc, 5-vinyl, and digital editions

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's 1966 debut album, Freak Out!, is being reissued for its 60th anniversary with a wealth of previously unreleased recordings and mixes. The expanded editions, produced by Zappa vault caretaker Joe Travers, will be released on 25 September through Zappa Records and…

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The 1978 song Bob Seger called “the dumbest thing I ever did”

  • Seger says skipping a credit on "Old Time Rock and Roll" was his biggest mistake
  • He rewrote most of the lyrics but wasn't officially credited as writer
  • The song later became a cultural staple despite only reaching number 28 in 1978

Bob Seger, one of America's leading heartland rock songwriters, has admitted that failing to claim a songwriting credit on his 1978 hit "Old Time Rock and Roll" was the biggest mistake of his career. Although the track is officially credited to George Jackson and Thomas E Jones III,…

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