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HELMET’s PAGE HAMILTON Is ‘70% Done’ With His First Solo Album

  • Page Hamilton is 70% through his debut solo album.
  • A “Movie Music Vol. 1” reissue is planned for 2026.
  • New Helmet music may be delayed by solo and jazz projects.

Helmet frontman Page Hamilton says he is around 70% through his first solo album, tentatively titled “Companion Peace”, while also preparing a reissue of his “Movie Music Vol. 1” record. The projects may delay another Helmet album, as Hamilton intends to focus on solo and jazz work instead.…

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Spotify launches ‘User notes’ to let users add memories to songs

  • Spotify now lets users add personal notes to playlist tracks.
  • Notes can record memories, discoveries or reasons for adding songs.
  • The feature is limited to eligible users in selected markets.

Spotify has introduced ‘User Notes’, allowing listeners to attach personal memories or captions to individual songs in playlists. The feature is intended to make playlists more meaningful and may help Spotify stand out from competing music services by adding a journalling-style layer to music listening. Users can add…

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Bailey Zimmerman cancels European tour over family matters

  • Zimmerman cancels European tour for family reasons.
  • North American tour dates remain scheduled.
  • The cancellation follows several recent disruptions.

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman has cancelled the European leg of his summer tour, citing “important family matters”. He said his family needs his attention, reassured fans that “everything is okay”, and confirmed that his North American dates are still expected to proceed. The cancelled dates included shows in…

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New ‘Come to Brasil’ Documentary Celebrates the Power of Brazilian Music Fans

  • Documentary explores Brazilian music fandom beyond the “Come to Brasil” meme.
  • It follows four superfans in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Director seeks to challenge stereotypes about passionate fan communities.

A new 22-minute documentary, *Come to Brasil*, examines the enthusiasm and influence of Brazilian music fans behind the widely used online phrase. Filmed in Rio de Janeiro, it argues that these fan communities have become important participants in artists’ relationships with audiences and in global pop culture. The…

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Jon Bon Jovi’s 22-Year-Old Son Opens Up About Pursuing Music

  • Romeo Bongiovi says university confirmed his musical ambitions.
  • He overcame early doubts about studying music.
  • Jon Bon Jovi supports his son’s band, Lawn.

Romeo Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi’s 22-year-old son, has spoken about choosing a career in music after finding a sense of belonging while visiting the University of Miami as a teenager. His comments matter because they show that, despite his family background, he initially felt uncertain about studying and…

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Watch Guns N’ Roses Unleash “Welcome to the Jungle” at Illinois Tour Stop

  • Guns N’ Roses performed “Welcome to the Jungle” in Illinois.
  • The clip quickly attracted more than 15,000 views.
  • The 1987 song remains a defining rock anthem.

Guns N’ Roses performed “Welcome to the Jungle” at a tour stop in Tinley Park, Illinois, as their North American dates continued. The performance drew attention online and underlined the enduring popularity of one of the band’s signature songs as its wider world tour nears its conclusion. Released…

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3 Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was the Most Experimental Year of the Decade

  • The article highlights three boundary-pushing songs released in 1973.
  • Pink Floyd used synthesiser sequencing to create a futuristic sound.
  • “Frankenstein” showed an unconventional instrumental could become a chart-topper.

American Songwriter argues that 1973 was an especially experimental year for popular music, highlighting three tracks that pushed beyond conventional songwriting and production. The article presents them as examples of how synthesizers, unusual musical references and extended instrumental structures were entering the mainstream. - Pink Floyd’s “On the…

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“A standing ovation”: the drummer Phil Collins called “one of the finest”

  • Collins called John Bonham one of his finest drumming influences.
  • Bonham received Collins’s first standing ovation.
  • ‘When The Levee Breaks’ remained a key reference point.

Phil Collins named Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham as one of the finest drummers he had heard and the first drummer he gave a standing ovation to. The tribute highlights Bonham’s lasting influence on Collins, despite Collins becoming better known for pop music and his work with Genesis. Collins…

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Universal Music posts €3.3bn revenue, restricts India releases

  • UMG’s quarterly revenue rose 10.5% to €3.294 billion.
  • India releases will be paid-only for their first 72 hours.
  • Merchandise revenue declined 13% amid weaker touring-related income.

Universal Music Group reported strong second-quarter revenue growth while introducing a paid-streaming release window in India. The policy, which keeps new domestic and international music off free, advertising-supported tiers for 72 hours, is intended to encourage subscriptions in a market UMG considers under-monetised. Revenue rose 10.5% year on…

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Drake Attends Karol G’s Show in Toronto & Makes Jumbotron Appearance

  • Drake attended Karol G’s Toronto concert.
  • Karol G announced a new album for 7 August.
  • Previous Drake collaboration rumours were false.

Drake attended Karol G’s concert at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on 29 July, appearing on the venue’s Jumbotron as he danced and showed off a watch. His support drew attention because of earlier, inaccurate speculation that the pair had collaborated on his forthcoming ICEMAN album. The Toronto date was…

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