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4 of the Best Rock Songs Turning 40 This Year

  • Four major 1986 rock songs reach 40 this year.
  • Videos helped define several of the songs’ legacies.
  • The selections span pop rock, metal and glam rock.

Four notable rock songs released in 1986 turn 40 this year, illustrating the era’s dramatic vocals, prominent guitars and synthesiser-heavy production. The article highlights both their commercial impact and the enduring cultural importance of their music videos. - Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love” became an emblem of the…

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“In the wake of all the frustration and banging our head against, it felt like everything aligned perfectly. I don’t think a lot of people get that moment in their life”: The two millennial classics that turned Jimmy Eat World into low-key emo royalty

  • Jimmy Eat World rebounded from a failed album and label rejection.
  • Clarity became an influential emo classic after its release.
  • Bleed American and The Middle brought mainstream success.

Jimmy Eat World’s rise to wider success is traced through two defining albums: 1999’s Clarity, initially a commercial disappointment, and 2001’s Bleed American, which made the band mainstream emo figures. After being dropped by their label and taking day jobs to fund their next record, the group’s breakthrough…

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The “dirty” 1955 song that made Jimmy Page pick up a guitar: “I wanted to be part of it”

  • Link Wray’s ‘Rumble’ helped inspire Jimmy Page to play guitar.
  • Its distorted sound challenged the musical norms of its era.
  • The track became a major influence on rock guitar music.

A 1955 hit by Link Wray, ‘Rumble’, is described as a formative influence on Jimmy Page, helping inspire him to pick up the guitar. The instrumental’s raw, distorted sound stood apart from the cleaner popular music of its era and became influential in the development of rock music.…

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The 1968 album Alex Lifeson played “a million times over”

  • Alex Lifeson repeatedly listened to Cream’s *Wheels of Fire*.
  • Eric Clapton’s guitar playing was a key influence.
  • The 1968 double album helped shape Lifeson’s early musical tastes.

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has identified Cream’s 1968 album *Wheels of Fire* as a record he played “a million times over” while learning his craft. The article presents the album as a formative influence on Lifeson’s musical development, particularly through Eric Clapton’s guitar work and the band’s blend…

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Charli XCX makes UK chart history with ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

  • Charli XCX topped three UK charts at once
  • Brat returned to number one
  • ‘Guess’ led the singles chart

Charli XCX has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to lead the UK album, singles and compilation charts simultaneously. The achievement reflects the continued commercial momentum around her recent work and her influence across music, fashion and film. Her album Brat returned to number one…

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The Maccabees are “trying” to make a new album

  • The Maccabees are working towards a potential new album.
  • No release date or further details have been confirmed.
  • It could be their first album since 2015.

The Maccabees have said they are attempting to make a new album, suggesting a possible return to recording following their earlier split. The development matters because it could mark the first new material from the British indie band since their 2015 album *Marks to Prove It*. The article…

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Boy George reportedly dismisses music executive after Israel track row

  • Boy George reportedly fired a manager over criticism of his song
  • Manager called pro-Israel track "We Will Dance Again" gutless
  • Song references the 2023 Nova festival attack and Gaza war

Boy George reportedly dismissed a manager at his record label after the manager criticised his pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again," calling it "gutless." The episode highlighted the strong feelings the track has stirred within the music industry, exposing professional and political tensions over its subject matter and…

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10 Farewell Tours That Didn’t Stick

  • Farewell tours frequently become temporary retirements.
  • Sinatra returned two years after retiring.
  • Fans are advised to treat “final” tour claims cautiously.

Collider examines 10 musicians whose supposedly final tours proved not to be permanent farewells, arguing that retirement announcements in the live-music business often come with considerable caveats. It notes that artists may return because they miss performing, face financial pressures or simply decide they are not ready to…

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See Kylie Minogue Join Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds for ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ at Brighton Show

  • Kylie Minogue reunited with Nick Cave on stage in Brighton.
  • They performed ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ live.
  • The Bad Seeds’ European tour ends on 28 August.

Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on stage in Brighton to perform their 1995 duet ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’. The appearance reunited two major Australian artists and marked their first live performance of the song together since Minogue’s Glastonbury set in 2019. The collaboration…

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3 Rock Frontwomen Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 2000s

  • Three rock frontwomen launched notable solo careers in the 2000s.
  • Stefani and Love released solo debuts in 2004.
  • Lewis began solo work in 2006 and continues recording.

The article highlights three rock singers who built solo careers during the 2000s after becoming known as frontwomen in established bands. It presents their moves as examples of artists broadening their creative identities beyond their original groups. Gwen Stefani released her first solo album, *Love. Angel. Music. Baby.*,…

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