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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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“Nailed it”: the genre Pete Townshend never regrets giving up on

  • Townshend does not regret leaving rock operas behind.
  • ‘Tommy’ established the format as a key part of The Who’s legacy.
  • He preferred to pursue new creative directions.

Pete Townshend said he has no regrets about moving away from rock operas after establishing the form with The Who. The article argues that, although works such as ‘Tommy’ and ‘Quadrophenia’ became defining achievements, Townshend did not want to be permanently confined by a format he felt he…

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Paul Rudd almost robbed Steve Carell of his big break in 2005: “Don’t do it, man”

  • Carell nearly lost *The 40-Year-Old Virgin* role to Paul Rudd.
  • The film became a defining breakthrough for Carell.
  • It earned about $177 million worldwide.

Steve Carell has recalled that Paul Rudd was initially considered for the lead role in the 2005 comedy *The 40-Year-Old Virgin*, before Carell ultimately secured the part that helped establish him as a major film star. The role became pivotal to Carell’s career, arriving shortly before *The Office*…

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What song was number one when Nirvana released ‘Nevermind’ in 1991?

  • Nirvana's "Nevermind" reshaped mainstream music when released in 1991.
  • Bryan Adams' ballad was UK number one at the time.
  • The album helped alternative and grunge music go mainstream.

An article explores how Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind" transformed rock music by pushing grunge and punk sensibilities into the mainstream, ending an era dominated by more polished commercial pop and rock. The piece argues that this shift set the tone for much of the decade's alternative music boom,…

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Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump reveals her unexpected song of the year pick

  • Kai Trump, President Trump's 19-year-old granddaughter, shared her 'song of the year' pick on social media
  • She selected Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep,' saying it was the first song that came to mind when asked
  • The lighthearted revelation was made in videos posted to TikTok and YouTube

Kai Trump revealed Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" as her song of the year in a new video, surprising fans with the classic 2010 hit as her pick.

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Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

  • Singapore bans Massive Attack after band's pro-Palestine flag display at gig
  • Band members were detained, questioned, and had passports briefly seized
  • Singapore cites laws on foreign flags and political expression to justify ban

Massive Attack have said they were "surprised and disappointed" after Singapore banned them from performing in or returning to the country, following a pro-Palestine display at their 29 July concert there. Band members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall held up a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine"…

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The one singer Rick Rubin would always love: “All the time”

  • Rick Rubin singled out James Blake for enduring praise.
  • He called Blake “spectacular” while discussing ‘Retrograde’.
  • The remark came from Rubin’s 2015 Genius annotations.

Rick Rubin named James Blake as a singer he would “love all the time”, praising the British musician’s distinctive work and influence. The article highlights Rubin’s judgement as a producer whose career spans hip-hop, rock and pop, making his admiration a notable endorsement of Blake’s experimental approach. Rubin…

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How the defining song of the 1960s was brought on by LSD, Jimmy Page, and a white Telecaster

  • Donovan's 'Sunshine, Superman' and 'The Season of the Witch' became defining psychedelic recordings of the 1960s
  • He recorded with future rock legends Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, blending folk and experimental sounds

A next level tune. The post How the defining song of the 1960s was brought on by LSD, Jimmy Page, and a white Telecaster first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Fans Choose Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

  • Ariana Grande's "Petal" won Billboard's favourite new music poll with 41%
  • The album follows 2024's chart-topping "Eternal Sunshine"
  • Grande reportedly plans a break from public life after her tour ends

Ariana Grande's new album "Petal" was voted the favourite new music release of the week in a Billboard reader poll, beating out new releases from Cardi B, Davido, Slayyyter and others. The 12-track LP, released on 31 July, marks Grande's follow-up to 2024's "Eternal Sunshine," which spent three…

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The one instrument Brian Wilson called “the greatest ever made”

  • Wilson’s favourite instrument was his childhood living-room piano.
  • He wrote early Beach Boys songs on it.
  • Its sentimental value outweighed its price or prestige.

Brian Wilson described the piano in his family’s living room as the greatest he had ever played, valuing its personal and creative significance over cost or technical quality. The instrument mattered because it was central to his early songwriting and to the development of the music that helped…

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These 3 Songs by The Byrds Should Have Been Bigger Hits at Radio

  • American Songwriter revisits three underrated Byrds singles.
  • "All I Really Want To Do" and "Mr. Spaceman" both missed the Top 40.
  • "So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star" was later covered by Tom Petty.

This piece from American Songwriter looks back at The Byrds, the influential 1960s folk-rock band, and highlights three of their singles that the writer argues deserved to be bigger radio hits than they were. The retrospective serves as an appreciation of the group's often-overlooked catalogue beyond their well-known…

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