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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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Apple CarPlay isn’t working in your car? Here’s what to check first

  • Restart the iPhone and car before deeper troubleshooting.
  • Check Siri, iOS updates and CarPlay compatibility.
  • Review lock-screen permissions and connection hardware.

Apple CarPlay failures are usually caused by simple connection, settings or software issues rather than a costly fault. The guide recommends checking these basics first, as restoring CarPlay improves access to navigation, music and hands-free communication while avoiding reliance on a phone screen while driving. Users should restart…

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BRUCE DICKINSON Completes Recording Vocals For His New Solo Album; Mixing Sessions To Take Place In Florida

  • Bruce Dickinson has completed vocals for his next solo album.
  • Mixing will take place in Florida with producer Brendan Duffey.
  • The album is tentatively due in early 2027.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has finished recording vocals for his forthcoming eighth solo album, which is provisionally scheduled for release through BMG in early 2027. The project is moving into mixing, marking a significant step towards the follow-up to 2024’s “The Mandrake Project”. Most recording took place…

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Britpop band Elastica tease return after 25 years apart: “Keep your eyes peeled”

  • Elastica have hinted at activity after 25 years apart.
  • No reunion plans have been officially confirmed.
  • The band split in 2001 after two albums.

Britpop band Elastica have hinted at a possible return after 25 years apart, telling fans to “keep your eyes peeled” in a social-media post. The brief message has prompted speculation that the group could be preparing new activity, although no reunion, release or performance has been formally confirmed.…

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After 500,000 Fans Flooded Ticketmaster, Country Legend Adds a Third Stadium Show

  • Brooks adds more Denver shows after huge ticket demand.
  • Over 500,000 reportedly queued for Denver tickets.
  • All arena seats cost $155.25.

Garth Brooks has added further Denver dates to his Blame It On My Roots arena tour after more than 500,000 people reportedly joined Ticketmaster’s queue for tickets. The demand underlines the strong appetite for Brooks’s return to arena performances, particularly in cities he has not visited for many…

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The 2008 album Tom Petty ranked among his greatest work: “One of the better albums”

  • Petty considered *Highway Companion* among his better albums.
  • The record was a solo project produced with Jeff Lynne.
  • It showcased strong late-career songwriting.

Tom Petty regarded his 2008 solo album *Highway Companion* as one of his stronger records, placing it among his best work despite it receiving less attention than some of his releases with the Heartbreakers. The album mattered as a late-career statement that reaffirmed Petty’s songwriting quality and ability…

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10 music videos that helped MTV become essential viewing

  • MTV made music videos a major cultural force
  • Visual ambition helped turn songs into events
  • The list celebrates formative MTV-era videos

Far Out Magazine highlights ten music videos it considers pivotal to MTV’s rise as essential viewing, arguing that the channel made visual presentation central to pop music. The selection emphasises videos that turned artists into cultural figures and demonstrated music video’s potential for storytelling, style and technical innovation.…

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The Far Out Pub Quiz: Mercury Awards, Glen Hansard and The Beatles

  • Far Out's weekly pub quiz covers recent music and film news.
  • This week's topics include Paul McCartney and the Mercury Awards.
  • Also touches on Glen Hansard and The Beatles.

Far Out Magazine has published its weekly entertainment pub quiz, a recurring feature offering ten trivia questions based on the previous week's music and film news. The format is aimed at readers who enjoy testing their pop culture knowledge without wading through unrelated categories like sport or history,…

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Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: “A spark was lit”

  • Patti Smith held a private 40-minute audience with Pope Leo XIV.
  • Their meeting was described as warm, hopeful and emotionally significant.
  • Smith has long expressed appreciation for the Vatican and Pope Francis.

Patti Smith met Pope Leo XIV in a private 40-minute audience at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on 31 July. The meeting matters as it brought together two prominent Chicago-born Americans whose representatives described their conversation as centred on hope, culture and a shared response to a divided world.…

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William Shatner Announces Spoken Word Album Love & Other Mysteries

  • Shatner’s spoken-word album arrives on 21 August.
  • Brad Paisley produced the 15-track record.
  • A separate Shatner metal album is also forthcoming.

William Shatner has announced a new 15-track spoken-word album, Love & Other Mysteries, made with country musician Brad Paisley. Due for release on 21 August, the project highlights their long-running friendship and follows Shatner’s continued musical activity, including a separate forthcoming metal album. Paisley produced the record and…

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Hololive Dreams: How the Development Team Used RPG Mechanics to Create a Giant Rhythm Game

  • Hololive Dreams expands rhythm gameplay with RPG and park-building elements.
  • It features 54 playable VTubers and over 150 songs.
  • Non-rhythm minigames broaden its appeal beyond music-game fans.

Hololive Dreams combines rhythm gameplay with role-playing and theme-park-building systems to appeal beyond established rhythm-game fans. Its developers say the broader structure gives music challenges a clearer purpose, allowing players to progress through quests and expand a virtual island park while engaging with hololive’s VTuber roster. Released on…

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