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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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The Elvis Presley songs Linda Ronstadt couldn’t stand: “I don’t like any of it”

  • Ronstadt was dismissive of Elvis Presley’s music.
  • Her tastes favoured rootsier musical traditions.
  • She was also famously critical of her own recordings.

The article discusses Linda Ronstadt’s critical view of Elvis Presley’s music, presenting her comments as a reminder that musical influence does not necessarily mean admiration. It focuses on her preference for more authentic, roots-based music over the style associated with Presley’s later output. Ronstadt’s remarks are placed within…

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‘¡Viva México!’ Harry Styles Kicks Off His GNP Seguros Stadium Residency: 5 Best Moments

  • Styles began six Mexico City stadium shows.
  • More than 68,000 attended the opening night.
  • Fans and Styles shared several Mexico-themed moments.

Harry Styles opened his six-night Mexico City residency at GNP Seguros Stadium with a 120-minute show for more than 68,000 people, combining major hits with songs from his latest album. The first night highlighted his rapport with Mexican fans and the residency’s expected cultural and economic significance for…

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Watch: GODSMACK Performs To 700,000 People At Poland’s POL’AND’ROCK FESTIVAL

  • Godsmack reportedly played to 700,000 people at Poland’s Pol’and’Rock Festival.
  • Sully Erna called it the largest crowd of his career.
  • The free festival is linked to charitable support for children’s hospitals.

Godsmack headlined Poland’s free Pol’and’Rock Festival on 30 July, performing to a reported crowd of 700,000 people. Frontman Sully Erna described the scale as unprecedented in his career and praised the festival’s community-focused model, saying it demonstrated that major events need not be driven solely by profit. The…

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Brass bands and puddings in Yorkshire Day celebrations

  • Yorkshire towns celebrated Yorkshire Day with parades, music and food.
  • Goole hosted the official event during its bicentenary.
  • Brass bands, pudding recipes and “t’Asda” featured in local festivities.

People across Yorkshire marked Yorkshire Day on 1 August with parades, music, food and community events, celebrating regional identity under the White Rose. The annual occasion matters as a civic celebration shared across Yorkshire’s four historic counties, bringing together towns, local leaders and cultural groups. Official celebrations were…

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Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations

  • Modest Mouse removes Simon O’Connor from its forthcoming tour.
  • Seth Jabour will replace him on guitar.
  • O’Connor disputes the allegations and cites mistaken identity.

Modest Mouse has said guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join its forthcoming North American tour after allegations that he sent inappropriate social-media messages to a minor. The band has appointed Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav as his replacement, but did not say whether O’Connor remains a permanent…

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The day Geezer Butler pulled a knife on Malcolm Young in 1977: “Go to bed!”

  • A 1977 bar dispute involved Geezer Butler, Malcolm Young and a flick knife.
  • Ozzy Osbourne reportedly defused the confrontation.
  • Butler denied threatening Young and said nobody was hurt.

In 1977, while AC/DC were supporting Black Sabbath on a European tour, Geezer Butler and Malcolm Young were involved in a tense hotel-bar confrontation. Young later said Butler, who had been drinking, produced a flick knife after Young dismissed his complaints about Black Sabbath’s long career; Ozzy Osbourne…

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DSA candidate pushes federal AI datacenter moratorium with Michigan early voting underway

  • Michigan candidate backs pausing new AI data centres nationally.
  • He wants time for a national policy approach.
  • Details of the proposed moratorium remain unclear.

Michigan House candidate Will Lawrence, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has called for a federal moratorium on new AI data centres. He said the pause would allow the US to develop a national approach to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, making the issue part…

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Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter

  • Charli xcx headlined Lollapalooza’s Friday programme.
  • Olivia Rodrigo joined Smashing Pumpkins as a guest.
  • Friday featured artists across pop, rock and rap.

Lollapalooza 2026 continued in Chicago on Friday 31 July, with Charli xcx delivering the day’s headline performance and the Smashing Pumpkins bringing Olivia Rodrigo on stage as a special guest. The gallery highlights a busy second day of the festival and reflects its mix of major pop, rock,…

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3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1981

  • Three soft-rock hits are presented as summer 1981 staples.
  • Air Supply achieved its only US number-one single.
  • Pablo Cruise’s “Cool Love” was its final Top 40 hit.

The article highlights three soft-rock songs that it says became closely associated with the summer of 1981 for American radio listeners. It presents them as nostalgic examples of the era’s polished, romantic sound, noting their chart success and enduring appeal. Air Supply’s “The One That You Love” reached…

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“A shameful waste”: The sad day in 1967 when David Crosby was kicked out of The Byrds

  • Crosby was fired from The Byrds in October 1967.
  • Festival remarks and songwriting disputes worsened band tensions.
  • His exit led towards the formation of Crosby, Stills & Nash.

In October 1967, David Crosby was dismissed from The Byrds after tensions with Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman had become irreconcilable. The split mattered because Crosby’s distinctive harmonies and songwriting had helped define the group, while his departure cleared the path towards Crosby, Stills & Nash and a…

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