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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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Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations Of DMing Minor

  • Modest Mouse dropped guitarist Simon O'Connor over inappropriate DM allegations
  • Les Savy Fav's Seth Jabour replaces him on the upcoming tour
  • O'Connor denies targeting a minor, blames mistaken identity online

Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O'Connor from their upcoming tour after he was accused of sending inappropriate direct messages to a minor. The band confirmed on Instagram that Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour would replace him for the tour supporting their eighth studio album, An Eraser…

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Lollapalooza 2026 Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets Due to Severe Flooding

  • Flooding delayed Lollapalooza 2026's third day by three hours.
  • Wolf Alice and CORTIS had their sets shortened as a result.
  • Grant Park's Hutchinson Field flooded after heavy overnight rain.

Lollapalooza 2026's third day was disrupted by severe flooding in Chicago's Grant Park, forcing organisers to delay the festival's opening and cancel most performances scheduled during the resulting gap. The disruption affected the schedules of several artists, with K-pop group CORTIS and English rock band Wolf Alice both…

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3 Songs That Use the Mellotron: The Instrument That Took 1960s Rock Music to Another Level

  • Mellotron, invented in England in 1963, shaped key 1960s rock sounds.
  • Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" used its flute tones.
  • Moody Blues and Bowie tracks also relied on its unique textures.

The Mellotron, an electro-mechanical instrument developed in England in 1963, played a crucial role in shaping the distinctive sound of several landmark 1960s rock songs. Functioning like a piano but using recorded tape sounds rather than conventional strings or hammers, the instrument allowed musicians to layer in orchestral…

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“Fantastic influence”: The 1960s guitarist Alex Lifeson called too good to understand

  • Alex Lifeson praised for blending prog complexity with genuine emotion
  • His "Limelight" solo reflects themes of loneliness and isolation
  • Lifeson cites Jimi Hendrix as a major, if inimitable, influence

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is being highlighted for his ability to blend technical complexity with genuine emotion, a balance many prog-rock and psychedelic musicians have struggled to achieve. While the genre often prioritises experimentation, sometimes at the expense of feeling, Lifeson's playing is cited as an example of…

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Check out New Radicals’ first new original song in 28 years, ‘One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)’

  • New Radicals release first new song in 28 years
  • Track is the theme for romcom One Night Only
  • Film stars Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, out August

New Radicals have released their first original song in 28 years, "One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)", which serves as the theme song for the upcoming romantic comedy One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The release marks a significant return for the band, led…

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“Magic”: the best singer Nikki Sixx ever witnessed

  • Nikki Sixx names Robin Zander of Cheap Trick his favourite ever singer.
  • Sixx praised Zander's effortless vocal "magic" during 2023 Classic Rock interview.
  • Sixx says Cheap Trick, not Aerosmith, taught him songwriting.

Nikki Sixx, the Mötley Crüe bassist and chief songwriter who helped drive the 1980s hair metal boom, has named Cheap Trick's Robin Zander as the best singer he has ever seen. Speaking to Classic Rock in 2023, Sixx praised Zander's effortless melodic control and stage presence, describing his…

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“The others realised they couldn’t stop me because it was too close to the show… I got away with it, although it was a close-run thing”: How Peter Gabriel developed his Genesis frontman act

  • Peter Gabriel discussed his theatrical Genesis-era stage persona in a 2023 interview
  • His costumes, including a shaved head, sometimes clashed with bandmates' wishes
  • He said tight timing before shows let him "get away with" bold choices

Peter Gabriel's flamboyant and unpredictable stage persona was a key part of Genesis's early appeal, helping to draw audiences even before the band achieved mainstream commercial success. In a 2023 interview with Prog magazine, Gabriel reflected on the thinking behind his elaborate costumes and characters, revealing that his…

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s AI slop music video is terrible for us all

  • PC Gamer strongly criticises Stellar Blade’s AI-generated music video.
  • It argues the video normalises low-quality AI promotional content.
  • The concern centres on creative standards and artistic labour.

PC Gamer criticises the AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, arguing that it is poor-quality “AI slop” and emblematic of a damaging trend in game promotion. The article’s central concern is that using generative AI in this way undermines creative work and normalises low-effort visual content.…

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3 Hit Songs That Were Secret Thank-You Notes

  • Three renowned hit songs contain disguised thank-you messages to influential figures in the artists' lives
  • Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, and The Beatles embedded expressions of gratitude within broader musical narratives
  • The songs demonstrate how artists often communicate deeper personal meaning beneath surface-level lyrics

Dolly Parton These three hit songs were secret thank you notes. Though they never say it directly, they all express a deep gratitude. The post 3 Hit Songs That Were Secret Thank-You Notes appeared first on American Songwriter.

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David Byrne Shares His “Biking Playlist”

  • Byrne shares a cycling playlist from his "Who Is the Sky?" tour
  • Band travels with folding bikes to explore cities on days off
  • Playlist features Rodrigo, Bridgers, Mitski, McCartney and more

David Byrne has released a new instalment of his David Byrne Radio series, called "Biking Playlist," made up of songs he listens to while cycling between shows on his ongoing "Who Is the Sky?" tour. The Talking Heads co-founder revealed that he and his bandmates travel with folding…

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