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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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Ariana Grande Says Decision to Step Away from Spotlight Was “Not Reactive or Impulsive”

  • Grande says her step back from fame was long-planned, not reactive
  • She has withdrawn from a West End stage role
  • Move follows scrutiny over her split from Ethan Slater and appearance

Ariana Grande has addressed her decision to step back from public life, telling fans at a Chicago concert on Monday that the choice was carefully planned rather than a sudden reaction to criticism. Her comments come a day after a representative announced she would take a break from…

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The music industry has priced a customer it cannot find

  • Music industry chases "superfans" it can't actually identify or track
  • Data on spending, streaming and community activity is split, disconnected
  • Top spenders, top listeners and top community members are often different people

An op-ed for Music Business Worldwide argues that although record labels and streaming platforms are now chasing "superfans" as their next big growth opportunity, most of the industry cannot actually identify who these fans are. Written by Mag Rodriguez, founder of superfan platform EVEN, the piece contends that…

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3 Folk Songs From the 1990s That Turn One Simple Phrase Into Pure Poetry

  • List highlights three poetic 1990s folk songs with simple, powerful lyrics
  • Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" captures enduring love simply
  • Lucinda Williams and Elliott Smith songs reflect personal life experiences

American Songwriter has published a list highlighting three folk songs from the 1990s in which songwriters distilled complex emotions into deceptively simple lyrical phrases. The feature argues that despite their plain wording, these lines achieve a poetic depth that elevates them above conventional songwriting, showcasing how understatement can…

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GIBSON Announces Gibson Garage Las Vegas, Coming To The Heart Of Las Vegas Strip In 2027

  • Gibson to open fourth Garage store on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027
  • 9,000 sq ft venue at Miracle Mile Shops will host live music and events
  • Follows existing Nashville and London locations, plus a Miami site opening September 2026

Gibson has announced plans for a fourth Gibson Garage location, set to open on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. The 9,000-square-foot retail and music space will occupy the Miracle Mile Shops and follows the brand's existing Gibson Garages in Nashville and London, as well as an upcoming…

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Anya Taylor-Joy on why women don’t method act: “We can’t completely lose our minds”

  • Anya Taylor-Joy says women rarely fully method act like men do.
  • She suggests women "can't completely lose" their minds in roles.
  • Full article detail and quotes were not available in the source text.

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has spoken about why she believes women rarely embrace the extreme form of "method acting" favoured by some of their male counterparts, suggesting that societal and practical pressures make it harder for women to fully lose themselves in a role. Her comments touch on a…

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Rihanna Rocks Wildly Colorful Headdress With Jewel-Dripping Carnival Outfit Featuring Bold Cut-Outs For Barbados’ Kadooment Day Parade

  • Rihanna danced in Barbados' Grand Kadooment Day carnival parade on 3 August.
  • Wore a jewel-encrusted costume by designer Lauren Astin with feathers and cut-outs.
  • Crop Over festival dates to the 1700s, marking the sugar harvest's end.

Rihanna returned to her native Barbados to take part in the Grand Kadooment Day Parade on Monday 3 August, the climax of the island's annual Crop Over carnival. The singer, 38, danced through the streets in an elaborate jewelled costume, blowing kisses to fans, continuing her tradition of…

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Shift Up head defends AI-generated Blood Rain video amid Evie backlash

  • Shift Up released an entirely AI-generated "Blood Rain" music video starring Stellar Blade's Evie on 31 July 2026 to promote Stellar Blade 2
  • Fans criticised visual glitches and the use of AI over artists for finished promotional content, with some threatening to cancel pre-orders
  • CEO Kim Hyung-tae defended the video by noting Evie's original design was hand-crafted by artists, but critics said this missed the point of their complaint

On 31 July 2026, Shift Up published "Blood Rain", a fully AI-generated, K-pop-style music video on its YouTube channel to promote the forthcoming Stellar Blade 2. The video features protagonist Evie singing and dancing to a track titled "Wanna Be in Love", with the character, backgrounds and animation…

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Most People Forget Wynonna Judd Was the First To Sing This Eric Clapton Hit

  • Wynonna Judd recorded "Change the World" before Eric Clapton did.
  • Her version, on album Revelations, was never a single.
  • Clapton's 1996 version hit No. 1 and won Song of the Year.

Eric Clapton's 1996 chart-topper "Change the World" is widely credited as one of his signature songs, but the track was actually first recorded by country star Wynonna Judd before Clapton ever touched it. Judd cut the song for her third studio album, Revelations, though it was never released…

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Spotify shares dip despite passing 300 million subscribers

  • Spotify passed 300 million premium subscribers, an industry first
  • Shares still fell over 4% in pre-market trading
  • Firm forecasts 305 million subscribers, higher revenue for Q3

Spotify's share price fell more than 4% in pre-market trading, even as the company confirmed it had surpassed 300 million paying premium subscribers for the first time, a milestone it said no other audio streaming service had reached. The drop suggests investors focused on other signals rather than…

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Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables

  • Majority launches Stylo and Folio, two colourful new turntables.
  • Models are aimed at brightening up home music spaces.
  • Further specs, pricing and availability were not available in the source text.

British audio brand Majority has launched two new turntables, the Stylo and the Folio, both designed with bold, colourful finishes aimed at buyers who want a record player as much for its looks as its sound. The pair are pitched as decorative additions to a music room or…

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