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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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BE:FIRST Is Ready for the World: Inside the J-Pop Superstars’ Long-Planned U.S. Breakthrough

  • BE:FIRST launches a major US expansion with new industry partners.
  • “BRUCE WAYNE” leads its global EP, due 18 September.
  • US performances and New York tour dates support the campaign.

J-pop group BE:FIRST has announced a coordinated push into the US market, beginning with its single “BRUCE WAYNE” and a set of new industry partnerships. The move matters because the group, already highly successful in Japan, is seeking to turn its domestic momentum into a sustained international presence…

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The 1983 album Black Sabbath never wanted to release: “We weren’t happy”

  • *Born Again* was Black Sabbath’s troubled 1983 album with Ian Gillan.
  • The band disliked its production and cover artwork.
  • Despite this, it reached number four in the UK.

Black Sabbath’s 1983 album *Born Again* was released despite the band’s dissatisfaction with its sound, particularly its production and notoriously criticised cover artwork. The record matters as a turbulent but distinctive chapter in the band’s history, marking former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan’s only studio album with the…

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Continues Blind Box Trend With New Phone Huggers

  • KPop Demon Hunters launches $11.99 mystery phone-hugger collectibles
  • Nine character designs are available, including Derpy
  • Figures decorate device edges but are not phone stands

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has added a new collectible: blind boxes containing miniature silicone “phone huggers” based on the animated musical’s characters. The launch reflects the continued expansion of merchandise around the film, whose popularity has also been driven by its soundtrack and growing fan culture. Each $11.99…

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Karol G Invites ‘Everyone To Be A Little More Dramatic, A Little More Extra’ With New Album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’

  • Karol G’s sixth album arrives on 7 August.
  • It explores a more intimate, emotionally vulnerable sound.
  • Her previous album performed strongly on Billboard charts.

Karol G has announced that her sixth studio album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, will be released on 7 August. She says the record will reveal a more intimate, alternative and emotionally vulnerable side of herself, marking a shift from the bright, celebratory Tropicoqueta era and inviting…

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3 Times Mainstream Rockers Colored Outside the Lines and Made Odd Music

  • Neil Young risked backlash with electronic album ‘Trans’.
  • Bowie’s ‘Low’ was initially withheld by his label.
  • Springsteen’s sparse ‘Nebraska’ later gained strong fan support.

Three mainstream rock artists are highlighted for making albums that departed sharply from their established sounds, risking commercial and critical backlash in favour of experimentation. - Neil Young’s 1982 album ‘Trans’ used synthesizers and electronic instruments, partly inspired by attempts to communicate with his non-verbal son; it was…

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SB19 Talks Performing ‘Lawless’ At Lollapalooza For the First Time & Being the First Filipino Group to Perform At the Festival | Billboard News

  • SB19 debuted ‘Lawless’ live at Lollapalooza.
  • They said they were the festival’s first Filipino group.
  • The band also previewed a DreamWorks soundtrack song.

Filipino pop group SB19 performed their new single ‘Lawless’ live for the first time at Lollapalooza, shortly after releasing it. The appearance was notable because the group said they were the first Filipino act to perform at the Chicago festival, marking a high-profile international moment for the band.…

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Tom Corson Promoted at Warner Music After Latest C-Suite Shake Up

  • Armin Zerza leaves Warner Music Group for personal reasons.
  • Tom Corson becomes WMG’s new chief operating officer.
  • Louis Dickler is interim CFO during the search.

Warner Music Group’s chief operating and financial officer, Armin Zerza, is leaving for personal reasons after little more than a year at the company. Warner Records COO Tom Corson will succeed him as COO, while WMG searches for a permanent CFO, marking another senior-management change during a period…

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DIRECTV’s MiEspañol Genre Pack Lets Spanish-Speaking Users Stream Telemundo, Univision and More

  • DIRECTV offers over 60 Spanish-language channels through MiEspañol.
  • New customers pay $32.99 monthly for the first two months.
  • ViX Premium with adverts is included at no extra cost.

DIRECTV is promoting its MiEspañol Genre Pack, a streaming and live-TV bundle aimed at Spanish-speaking households. It offers a focused selection of Spanish-language entertainment, news and sport channels, including Telemundo and Univision, and may appeal particularly to football fans who prefer Spanish commentary. The package includes more than…

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3 Country Songs From the 1990s That Will Actually Make You Smarter

  • Three country songs are praised for their emotional insight.
  • “Fancy” centres on hardship and resilience.
  • The selections address violence, youth and growing up.

The article highlights three 1990s country songs it argues offer insight into difficult, formative parts of life. It presents the tracks as examples of country music combining accessible melodies with stories about hardship, violence, independence and young love. - “Fancy” — Reba McEntire’s 1990 version of Bobbie Gentry’s…

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The 1996 Pearl Jam song that fused grunge with funk: “An opportunity to experiment”

  • ‘Who You Are’ showed Pearl Jam expanding beyond conventional grunge.
  • Jack Irons’s drumming helped drive its unusual rhythmic feel.
  • The song emerged from the experimental sessions for *No Code*.

Pearl Jam’s 1996 single ‘Who You Are’ marked a deliberate move beyond the band’s established grunge sound, combining its rock foundations with a more rhythmic, funk-tinged approach. The article presents the track as an important example of the band using a changing line-up and creative freedom to broaden…

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