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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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PAUL RODGERS And GEEZER BUTLER Honored on ‘Sound & Vision Live’ Album Featuring MATT SORUM, GLENN HUGHES, COREY TAYLOR, Others

  • New "Sound & Vision Live" album honours Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler
  • All-star lineup donated performances to support music education charity
  • Limited vinyl pre-sale starts 3 August; release event set for 13 September 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler are being honoured with a new all-star live album, "Sound & Vision Live," recorded at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards. Produced by Matt Sorum, co-founder of the Adopt The Arts Foundation, the record…

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Fans Choose Erick Brian, Dale Pututi & Nesty’s ‘Efímero’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week

  • "Efímero" by Erick Brian, Dale Pututi and Nesty tops Billboard's fan poll
  • Song blends reparto, Cuba's rising urban-timba genre, with personal lyrics
  • Kapo's "Reina (Kriminal)" was the poll's runner-up

Erick Brian's new single "Efímero", a collaboration with Cuban artists Dale Pututi and Nesty, has been named Billboard readers' favourite release in the publication's New Music Latin poll, published on 31 July. The result highlights the growing crossover appeal of reparto, a fast-rising Cuban urban genre, as established…

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Shift Up CEO Defends Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Against Player Backlash

  • Shift Up CEO defends AI-made Stellar Blade: Blood Rain music video
  • Fans criticised the video's obvious AI-generation flaws and artistic disrespect
  • CEO says AI only rendered artists' existing character designs, not new creation

Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung Tae has publicly defended an AI-generated music video promoting the upcoming sequel Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, after it drew heavy criticism from players. The video, released on 31 July, features protagonist Evie singing and dancing to a pop song, but shows typical hallmarks…

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Scout Motors Salutes Hard-working Americans at Rolling Stone’s July 4th Stateside Fest

  • Rolling Stone launched its Stateside festival in Kingston, NY, for July 4th
  • Scout Motors sponsored the event, showcasing new EV/EREV truck and SUV prototypes
  • Scout, revived in 2022 with VW backing, plans 2028 customer deliveries

Rolling Stone held its inaugural Stateside festival in Kingston, New York, over the Fourth of July weekend, marking America's 250th birthday with an all-American lineup headlined by Noah Kahan. Scout Motors, the revived American vehicle brand backed by Volkswagen Group, served as the event's official automotive sponsor, using…

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5 Acts to Catch at ARC Music Festival 2026

  • ARC Music Festival runs 4-7 September 2026 in Chicago, now four days
  • Five acts flagged: Silva Bumpa, Discip b2b Roddy Lima, Cloonee, Korolova b2b Kasia, Azzecca
  • Line-up spans rising talent, b2b sets and established house/techno names

ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago's Union Park from 4-7 September 2026, expanding to a fourth day this year and once again bringing together major house and techno names alongside emerging talent. Dancing Astronaut has picked out five acts worth prioritising across the weekend, spanning rising newcomers, unexpected…

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JENNIE of BLACKPINK Says It ‘Would Be a Dream’ to Be Like Rihanna in This Way

  • JENNIE calls Rihanna's cultural influence her "biggest dream" to match.
  • Interview accompanies new Cosmopolitan cover story published 3 August 2026.
  • She also praised Doechii, Gracie Abrams, and named Rosalía a favourite artist.

BLACKPINK's JENNIE has said Rihanna is her ultimate inspiration, telling Cosmopolitan for its August 2026 cover story that emulating the singer's wide-ranging cultural influence "would be a dream." The comments came as part of a broader profile marking a busy period for JENNIE, who has been building a…

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3 Classic Rock Guitar Solos That Completely Overshadow the Songs They’re In

  • Article lists three classic rock songs with standout guitar solos.
  • Features Wings' "My Love", The Beatles' "The End" and Steely Dan's "Do It Again".
  • Highlights guitarists Henry McCullough, Harrison/McCartney/Lennon, and Denny Dias.

This lighthearted feature from American Songwriter picks out three classic rock tracks in which the guitar solo, the writer argues, eclipses the song itself. It's part of the outlet's recurring "The List" series celebrating memorable guitar moments in rock history, aimed at fans revisiting well-known hits from the…

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The “most powerful” narrative-driven 1979 song Jack Black has ever heard

  • Jack Black praises "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" as rock's top devil-battle song.
  • He says it directly inspired Tenacious D's track "Tribute".
  • Devil imagery has long featured across blues, rock and metal genres.

Jack Black has named Charlie Daniels Band's 1979 hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" as the most powerful example of the long-standing rock tradition of songs depicting battles with the devil. The Tenacious D frontman credited the track as a direct influence on his own band's comedic…

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Zac Brown Band Surprises More Than 37,000 Fans With Free Cruise Vacations During Show

  • Zac Brown gave over 37,000 Fenway Park fans free cruise vacations.
  • Gift valued at more than $40 million, called biggest giveaway ever.
  • Part of wider cruise giveaways throughout the band's Love & Fear tour.

Zac Brown Band surprised the audience at their Fenway Park concert in Boston on 2 August 2026 by gifting every attendee a free cruise vacation, in what organisers describe as the largest single audience giveaway in live entertainment history. Frontman Zac Brown made the announcement on stage before…

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Empire Of The Sun Singer Says “Of Course” He Uses AI

  • Luke Steele confirms he uses AI, calling it "just another tool"
  • He likens AI to a smart guitar pedal in creative work
  • Warns AI-resistant artists risk being left behind

Empire Of The Sun frontman Luke Steele has said he uses artificial intelligence, responding "Of course!" when asked in an interview with iHeartRadio at the Osheaga Festival. His candid answer stood out amid an ongoing debate within the music industry, where many artists have argued AI should have…

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