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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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Song Diving with Tift Merritt

  • Podcast episode features songwriter Tift Merritt discussing her creative process
  • Covers stories behind songs like "Sugar" and "Mad World"
  • Explores influences including Emmylou Harris and Townes Van Zandt

American Songwriter's "Song Diving" podcast has released a new episode featuring singer-songwriter Tift Merritt, in which she discusses the stories behind songs including "Sugar," "Traveling Alone," "Mad World," "Tambourine," and "Good Hearted Man." The episode forms part of an ongoing interview series in which the outlet explores how…

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Tinashe Says Her Express Collab Features Outfits She’d ‘Actually Hang Out In’

  • Tinashe launches Express clothing collab, "Too Easy to Look This Good"
  • Ties in with new single and album, Popstar, out 25 September
  • Follows her sold-out 2025 Urban Outfitters collection

Singer Tinashe has partnered with fashion retailer Express on a new clothing collaboration titled "Too Easy to Look This Good," named after her 2026 single "Too Easy." The campaign launches ahead of her forthcoming album, Popstar, due out on 25 September, and continues her growing presence in fashion…

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Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Says AI Can “Empower Artists That Know How to Use It”

  • Luke Steele says AI empowers musicians who embrace it
  • He compares AI tools to a "smart guitar pedal"
  • Contrasts with Boy George's AI use and Antonoff's criticism

Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele has defended the use of artificial intelligence in music-making, telling iHeartRadio Canada that he uses AI tools "of course" and views them as simply another instrument at a musician's disposal. His comments add him to a growing list of prominent musicians…

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The Skinner Brothers – TERRADOME (Official Music Video)

  • The Skinner Brothers release official video for "TERRADOME"
  • A striking, evocative title promising a big sound

The Skinner Brothers are the artists behind this release, and "TERRADOME" is the official music video for their track of the same name. The song's title conjures an imposing, almost sci-fi image, suggesting a bold, larger-than-life sound to match. Beyond the title, there's little else confirmed about the…

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The 1975 Donna Summer Hit That Caused a Terrifying Crowd Reaction: “I Thought I Was Going To Die”

  • Donna Summer's 1975 hit sparked a near-riot at an Italian concert.
  • Fans stormed her trailer; she feared for her life.
  • She later agreed with radio bans on the sexually suggestive track.

Donna Summer's 1975 disco hit "Love to Love You Baby" became a global sensation but also turned her into an unwilling sex symbol, culminating in a frightening moment when a concert in Italy descended into a near-riot. The 16-minute track, known for its breathy, sexually suggestive vocals, was…

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Country Songs Take All Five Slots in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 5 for the First Time in Chart History

  • Country songs fill all five Hot 100 top slots for the first time ever.
  • Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" logs a 16th week at No. 1.
  • Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and newcomer Stella Lefty also feature in top five.

For the first time in Billboard Hot 100 history, country songs occupy all five positions in the chart's top five, marking a milestone moment for the genre's mainstream commercial dominance. The achievement reflects a convergence of factors including Ella Langley's record-breaking chart run, Morgan Wallen's continued popularity, Taylor…

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Superstar magician Penn Jillette has a wild secret rock ‘n’ roll past that no-one ever talks about, and the “bloody scars” to prove it

  • Penn Jillette has a hidden rock 'n' roll history rarely discussed publicly.
  • He guested on industrial band Pigface's 2003 album.
  • The track featured explicit lyrics far from his Vegas magician image.

A feature on rock website Louder revisits a little-known chapter in the life of magician and entertainer Penn Jillette, best known as one half of the Las Vegas illusionist duo Penn & Teller. The piece focuses on his connection to industrial metal supergroup Pigface, revealing that beneath his…

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3 Country Songs From 1975 That I Can’t Stop Listening to Today

  • Feature highlights three memorable country songs from 1975.
  • Includes Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty and C.W. McCall tracks.
  • "Convoy" was C.W. McCall's only No. 1 hit.

An American Songwriter feature revisits three country songs from 1975 that the writer says remain enjoyable decades later, spanning heartfelt ballads, suggestive lyrics and a trucking novelty hit. The piece is part of the outlet's recurring "The List" series looking back at older country and pop tracks. -…

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“Wonderful”: In 1983, Bob Weir witnessed the greatest live act of his life

  • John Hammond scouted many jazz and rock legends throughout his career
  • Count Basie was universally adored, unlike some of Hammond's other signings
  • Bob Weir saw Basie live in San Francisco in 1983 and was amazed

Talent scout John Hammond signed some of the 20th century's greatest musicians, but among all his discoveries, bandleader Count Basie stood out as an act nobody ever doubted. Hammond first heard Basie's band live on the radio in 1935, was instantly captivated, and quickly signed them, and he…

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Australia’s Biggest Outback Music Festival Sells Out 2026 Edition

  • Outback festival Mundi Mundi Bash sells out 2026, nearly 15,000 attending
  • Runs 20-22 August near Broken Hill, NSW, with major Australian acts
  • New additions include Lightfest drone show and charity Bash Choir event

The Mundi Mundi Bash, an outback music festival held near Broken Hill in New South Wales, has sold out its 2026 edition, with organisers expecting close to 15,000 attendees. The result is notable given the challenging conditions facing regional events, with organisers pointing to cost-of-living pressures and higher…

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