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Motorhead’s Classic ‘Orgasmatron’ Gets a Mighty 40th Anniversary Sonic Upgrade and Deluxe Edition: Album Review

  • “Orgasmatron” returns in a deluxe 40th anniversary edition.
  • The release includes Laswell’s original mix and a cleaner 2026 remix.
  • The review sees the sound upgrade as the main draw.

Forty years after its release, Motörhead’s “Orgasmatron” has been reissued in a deluxe edition that revisits the band’s boldest and most divisive album. The review says the record’s unusual production helped show that the band had recovered after a troubled period and set up a second golden era.…

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“John, Jimi and me”: The supergroup Brian Jones reportedly wanted to form

  • Jones and Hendrix reportedly planned a secret supergroup with John Lennon.
  • Jones played sitar on a rare Hendrix recording.
  • Their proposed group never came to fruition.

Brian Jones and Jimi Hendrix reportedly considered leaving their bands to form a secret supergroup with John Lennon, a tantalising idea that remained unrealised. Their musical paths did cross: Jones played sitar on a rare version of Noel Redding’s ‘There Ain’t Nothing Wrong (Little One)’ with Hendrix and…

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Rotor Videos opens Artist Unlimited to any artist from $9.99 a month, with unlimited release visuals and a library of 17M+, non-AI-generated clips

  • Artist Unlimited is now available to any artist.
  • Annual plans start at $9.99 a month.
  • The library includes over 17 million non-AI-generated clips.

Rotor Videos has opened its Artist Unlimited subscriptions to all artists through its website, after initially offering them to members of The MLC. Starting at $9.99 a month when billed annually, the plans provide unlimited video creation tools for release campaigns, making it easier for artists to produce…

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Cristale Releases Debut Mixtape ‘Clear Intentions’

  • Cristale’s debut mixtape has 10 tracks.
  • *Clear Intentions* blends confidence with personal reflection.
  • The rapper also takes a hands-on role in production.

South London rapper and actress Cristale has released her debut mixtape, *Clear Intentions*, a 10-track project that marks a step towards greater control over her music. It moves between confident lyrics and more vulnerable reflections on personal experiences. The mixtape follows five singles and includes production contributions from…

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Starmer joins US speaking agency after leaving Parliament

  • Starmer has joined speaking agency CAA.
  • The role is his first paid work since leaving Parliament.
  • He cannot use privileged information or lobby for CAA for two years.

Keir Starmer has joined US-based Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which represents public figures for speaking engagements. It is his first paid role since he resigned as an MP in September, after leaving office as prime minister. CAA says Starmer can offer business audiences insight into geopolitics, security and…

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Who sang lead vocals on The Band’s 1968 hit ‘The Weight’?

  • Helm leads the first three verses.
  • Danko sings the fourth verse.
  • Manuel, Danko and Helm share the vocals.

The Band’s 1968 song ‘The Weight’ shares its lead vocals among Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm. Helm sings the first three verses, Danko takes the fourth, and they share the final verse, with Helm also harmonising on the choruses. The arrangement reflects the group’s collective presence…

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What’s Next for Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers? Benmont Tench and Ron Blair Get Candid

  • A new box set explores Petty’s musical beginnings through 1978.
  • Tench and Blair recall Mudcrutch and the Heartbreakers’ early years.
  • The musicians discuss Blair’s return and possible future reunions.

Benmont Tench and Ron Blair reflect on Tom Petty’s early musical years and the formation of the Heartbreakers, as a new box set revisits the band’s roots. Their recollections show how years of touring and a distinctive sound laid the groundwork for the success later associated with *Damn…

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Future – “Ya Hit” (Feat. Drake, Travis Scott, & Loe Shimmy)

  • Future reunites with Drake on a new single.
  • Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy also feature.
  • Drake appears to target an unnamed rival.

Future has released “Ya Hit”, a single featuring Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy. The collaboration suggests Future and Drake are working together again after their relationship appeared strained during the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Produced by ATL Jacob and London Cyr, the track combines glitchy…

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SLAYER Announces ‘Reign In Blood’ 40th-Anniversary Pop-Up Shop Ahead Of Sold-Out Los Angeles Shows

  • Slayer will mark *Reign in Blood*’s 40th anniversary with a Los Angeles pop-up shop.
  • The shop runs from 12 to 14 November near Hollywood Boulevard.
  • Limited vinyl, collectibles and some show tickets will be available.

Slayer have announced a three-day pop-up shop in Los Angeles to mark 40 years since the release of *Reign in Blood*. Running from 12 to 14 November, it will open ahead of the band’s two sold-out anniversary shows at the Kia Forum and offer exclusive merchandise and collectibles.…

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Rosalía Celebrates First Anniversary of LUX with Deluxe Vinyl Box Set

  • Rosalía marks *LUX*’s first anniversary with a deluxe vinyl box set.
  • The set costs $149.99 in the US and ships from March 2027.
  • A possible tour film has prompted fan speculation.

Rosalía has announced a limited-edition vinyl box set for the first anniversary of her fourth album, *LUX*, released on 7 November 2025. The deluxe release extends the album’s visual and religious imagery, and follows the recent announcement of an official *LUX* sheet-music book. The set costs $149.99 in…

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