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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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Prime Video’s Best Crime Thriller Abandons the Formula of James Patterson’s Books

  • Cross uses an original mystery instead of adapting a Patterson novel.
  • Aldis Hodge plays detective Alex Cross.
  • The series explores policing, race and inequality.

Prime Video’s Cross departs from James Patterson’s novels by building its first season around an original mystery rather than adapting a specific book. The article argues that this gives creator Ben Watkins scope to make the crime thriller feel contemporary, while retaining the central character, his family history…

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Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?

  • “Rubberz” is suspected, but not proven, to be AI-generated.
  • Audio artefacts and promotional material have intensified scrutiny.
  • The track reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Verge examines claims that Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 song “Rubberz” may have been made largely or entirely with artificial intelligence. The rapper denies this, but the song’s abrupt shift from West Coast trap to ’80s-influenced UK synth-pop, alongside audible production oddities, has fuelled scepticism; the issue…

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The “sick” thing Clint Eastwood will never do for his fans: “I always tell them no”

  • Clint Eastwood refuses to sign autographs.
  • He calls autograph collecting “sick”.
  • The actor maintains strict boundaries with fame.

Clint Eastwood has said he refuses to sign autographs for fans, describing the practice as “sick” and saying he always declines such requests. The stance is notable because it runs counter to the usual expectations placed on major film stars to offer personal memorabilia to admirers. Eastwood’s objection…

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See Phish Bust Out XTC’s ‘Melt the Guns’ for First Time Since 1987

  • Phish revived ‘Melt the Guns’ after 2,051 shows.
  • The performance set the band’s longest song hiatus record.
  • The band is revisiting deep cuts on its summer tour.

Phish played XTC’s anti-gun song ‘Melt the Guns’ at Fenway Park in Boston, marking its first live performance by the band since 1987. The rendition, expanded into a 15-minute jam, became Phish’s longest-ever gap between performances of a song and reflects the group’s recent focus on reviving rarely…

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The accidental story behind yacht rock’s biggest triumph in 1980: “How did this happen?”

  • 'When A Fool Believes' was pieced together from chaotic, dissatisfying studio sessions
  • Producer Ted Templeman spliced together scraps expecting the label to hate it
  • The song went to number one, went gold, and won a 1980 Grammy

The Doobie Brothers' 1979 hit 'When A Fool Believes', a reworking of a Kenny Loggins song, became one of yacht rock's defining tracks despite a chaotic and fraught recording process. Producer Ted Templeman recalled endless takes and wasted tape during sessions, and even attempted to redo drummer Keith…

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“Rock and metal is one of the few genres that has kept a certain quality.” Lacuna Coil singer says metal bands are maintaining higher standards than most in the face of industry challenges

  • Andrea Ferro says short attention spans challenge modern bands.
  • He believes rock and metal retain strong quality standards.
  • He contrasts them with genres chasing quick commercial gains.

Lacuna Coil singer Andrea Ferro says today’s short attention spans make it harder for bands to attract and retain listeners, compared with when the Italian group emerged in the 1990s. He argues that rock and metal remain notable for preserving artistic quality despite wider music-industry pressures to prioritise…

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The Rolling Stones ‘Behind the Song’: See Mick Jagger and Producer Andrew Watt’s Deep Dive on the Creation of ‘Mr. Charm’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Jagger offers a rare breakdown of a new Rolling Stones song.
  • “Mr. Charm” developed through contributions from the full band.
  • The video traces the song from demo to finished recording.

Variety has released an exclusive 15-minute “Behind the Song” video in which Mick Jagger and producer Andrew Watt examine how the Rolling Stones created “Mr. Charm”, from their recently released album “Foreign Tongues”. It is notable because Jagger has rarely publicly dissected the band’s songwriting process, despite decades…

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Phase one of ‘The Wow! Signal’ North America Tour is complete…

  • Phase one of "The Wow! Signal" North America tour has wrapped
  • Short-form tour update video, likely behind-the-scenes footage

This YouTube Short is a quick tour update from the artist behind "The Wow! Signal", marking the completion of the first leg of their North America run. It reads as a celebratory recap clip, the kind of short-form video acts use to thank fans and mark a milestone…

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Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience”

  • Warren Ellis recalled Glen Hansard’s generous gift of a Gibson guitar.
  • Ellis praised Hansard as a loyal friend and musician.
  • Hansard’s public wake and funeral are planned in Dublin.

Warren Ellis has paid tribute to his late friend Glen Hansard by recounting how the Irish musician once sent him a Gibson tenor guitar with a note encouraging him to find a song within it. Ellis said the unexpected gift reflected Hansard’s generosity, adding that people who encountered…

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Recruits Ex-HOLY GRAIL Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA

  • James-Paul Luna becomes Solitude Aeturnus’s new vocalist.
  • He replaces Robert Lowe, who left in April.
  • Luna’s debut show is scheduled for 12 September.

Solitude Aeturnus has appointed former Holy Grail vocalist James-Paul Luna as its new singer, replacing Robert Lowe after his departure was announced in April. The move gives the long-running Texas doom metal band a new frontman as it seeks to resume regular activity, including live shows and other…

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