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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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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds storm home-coming Brighton show: The setlist in full

  • Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds played their only 2026 UK show in Brighton
  • Kylie Minogue joined for a rare "Where the Wild Roses Grow" performance
  • European tour resumes in August, ending in Paris on 28 August

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds played their only advertised UK date of the year on 31 July at Preston Park in Brighton, the city that has become Cave's adopted home. The homecoming show formed part of a wider day of celebrations, including a surprise rooftop performance and…

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Yungblud Makes Triumphant Return at Lollapalooza and Rocks Out With Fan Katie – Rolling Stone

  • Yungblud returned to Lollapalooza with an energetic performance.
  • He shared a notable moment with fan Katie.
  • Further event details were not available.

Yungblud made a high-profile return at Lollapalooza, delivering a forceful festival performance and sharing a memorable moment with a fan named Katie. The appearance matters as it underlines the singer’s continuing connection with his audience and his reputation for energetic, participatory live shows. The available material does not…

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4 Mixtape-Worthy Songs From 1984 That Hit Different When You’re in Love

  • Four 1984 songs are recommended for romantic listening.
  • “Heaven” found success after joining *Reckless*.
  • “Hello” topped three Billboard charts.

The article selects four romantic songs released or re-released in 1984 as suitable for a love-themed mixtape. - Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” is presented as a song about enduring commitment, despite being partly inspired by difficulties in her relationship with David Wolff. - Stevie Wonder’s “I Just…

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My husband couldn’t handle my pay rise. Two years later, my marriage was over: VANESSA STOYKOV

  • A pay rise exposed tensions in one marriage.
  • The marriage ended two years later.
  • The article is a personal account.

Vanessa Stoykov recounts that her marriage broke down after she received a pay rise her husband struggled to accept. The article presents her experience as an example of how changing financial dynamics can place pressure on a relationship. According to the headline, the marriage ended two years after…

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‘The Pitt’ Fans Shouldn’t Miss This Forgotten Medical Drama

  • Red Band Society is a forgotten teen hospital drama.
  • It shares The Pitt’s focus on character relationships.
  • The Fox series ended after 13 episodes.

Collider recommends Fox’s 2014 teen medical dramedy Red Band Society to viewers who enjoyed The Pitt, arguing that both shows prioritise people and relationships over medical procedures. Set in a paediatric hospital ward, the cancelled series depicts teenagers with serious illnesses building friendship, identity and a sense of…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 3 Classic Rock Jams From 1960

  • Three 1960 hits are presented as enduring baby-boomer favourites.
  • Roy Orbison and The Ventures both reached number two in America.
  • The songs illustrate early influences on later classic rock.

The article highlights three rock-and-roll songs from 1960 that it says remain especially familiar to baby boomers: Roy Orbison’s “Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)”, Dion’s “Lonely Teenager” and The Ventures’ “Walk, Don’t Run”. It presents them as examples of the period when rock and roll…

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From TikTok to signing with Kesha, Boy Throb say they’re for real – and serious about a US visa

  • Boy Throb are seeking a US visa for India-based singer Darshan Magdum.
  • Fans turned his absence into a prominent concert campaign.
  • The TikTok group insist they are serious musicians, not satire.

Boy Throb, a four-member boy band that grew through TikTok, are campaigning for US authorities to approve an O-1 visa for singer Darshan Magdum, who remains in India while his bandmates perform in America. His remote appearance at a New York concert, where fans chanted “Visa!”, has made…

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The 1969 album Ray Davies called years ahead of its time: “I saw the future”

  • *Arthur* explored Britain’s decline and migration before those themes became widely discussed.
  • The 1969 Kinks album was built around a family’s move to Australia.
  • Its social commentary has acquired greater resonance over time.

The article revisits The Kinks’ 1969 concept album *Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)*, which Ray Davies reportedly regarded as unusually forward-looking. It argues that the record’s examination of British identity, class, migration and national decline has gained new relevance, making its themes seem…

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3 Unlikely Music Legends Who Beat the Odds

  • The Beatles, Parton and Iommi overcame major barriers.
  • The Beatles quickly transformed British music’s American prospects.
  • Iommi’s injury adaptation helped shape heavy metal.

The article highlights three musicians whose careers succeeded despite obstacles that might have seemed prohibitive. It presents the Beatles’ rapid breakthrough in the United States, Dolly Parton’s rise from poverty, and Tony Iommi’s adaptation after a serious hand injury as examples of persistence reshaping music history. - The…

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Watch Olivia Rodrigo join Smashing Pumpkins on “Thirty-Three” at Lollapalooza

  • Olivia Rodrigo performed “Thirty-Three” with Smashing Pumpkins.
  • The collaboration took place at Lollapalooza.
  • “Thirty-Three” originally appeared on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

Olivia Rodrigo joined Smashing Pumpkins on stage at Lollapalooza to perform the band’s song “Thirty-Three”. The guest appearance brought together a contemporary pop star and a major alternative-rock act, making it a notable moment from the festival. The performance was led by Smashing Pumpkins, with Rodrigo contributing during…

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