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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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Blonde Redhead Return With Impassioned Song ‘Blood Spilled’

  • Blonde Redhead release trauma-focused single ‘Blood Spilled’.
  • The band reunited after a horse-riding accident.
  • Kazu Makino reflects on loss, body and soul.

Blonde Redhead have released ‘Blood Spilled’, a new song described as a direct and urgent departure into a fresh creative phase after their 2023 album ‘Sit Down For Dinner’ and 2025 companion release. The track addresses trauma, pain and spiritual endurance, drawing on the band’s experience of reconvening…

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3 Hit Songs From Underdogs That Outshined The Beatles During Beatlemania

  • Louis Armstrong ended The Beatles’ 1964 run of US number ones.
  • The Beach Boys scored their first US chart-topper with “I Get Around”.
  • The Supremes outperformed “Yellow Submarine” with a Motown hit.

During Beatlemania, The Beatles dominated the charts, but several other artists still achieved major hits that matched or surpassed them. The article highlights three songs that demonstrate how jazz, American pop and Motown retained strong commercial appeal despite the British group’s extraordinary popularity. Louis Armstrong’s “Hello, Dolly!” reached…

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Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with an exclusive Loathe cover and t-shirt designed by bassist Feisal El-Khazragi

  • Metal Hammer launches an exclusive Loathe magazine-and-T-shirt bundle.
  • The issue features Loathe’s first album in over five years.
  • The bundle is sold only through the Louder webstore.

Metal Hammer has released an exclusive Loathe bundle through the Louder webstore, combining its latest issue with a special cover unavailable in shops and a T-shirt designed by the band’s bassist, Feisal El-Khazragi. The promotion coincides with Loathe’s first studio album in more than five years, A Stranger…

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Sesame Street Recruits Post Malone For Storm Special, Releases Chappell Roan Potty Parody

  • Post Malone joins Sesame Street’s storm-preparedness special.
  • The episode premieres on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August.
  • A Chappell Roan parody promotes listening to nature’s call.

Sesame Street has recruited Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau for Storm On Sesame Street, a special about preparing for and recovering from a major storm. Premiering on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August, it matters as part of the programme’s continuing use of popular musicians to…

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Charli XCX debuts ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ in Nashville: Here’s her setlist in full

  • Charli XCX launched ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ live in Nashville.
  • The article centres on the show’s full setlist.
  • Further performance details were not provided.

Charli XCX debuted her ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album release show in Nashville, with the article presenting the full setlist from the event. The performance matters as it marked the live launch of the project in front of an audience, linking Charli XCX’s music with its wider fashion and…

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Matt Carmichael Announces New Album ‘Held In The Dark’

  • Matt Carmichael’s new album arrives on 16 October.
  • ‘Held In The Dark’ blends jazz with formal songwriting.
  • Carmichael plays London’s Purcell Room on 16 November.

Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael has announced his new album, ‘Held In The Dark’, due for release on 16 October. The record marks a further evolution of his work within Glasgow’s jazz scene, blending jazz improvisation with more traditional songcraft and a darker, more atmospheric sound. Carmichael…

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The 1960s band Eric Clapton never wanted to break up: “Over too soon”

  • Clapton believed Blind Faith ended prematurely.
  • Touring and public expectations contributed to the split.
  • The band released only one album.

Eric Clapton said he felt Blind Faith, the late-1960s supergroup he formed with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech, ended before it had fully developed. The band’s short life mattered because it followed Cream’s break-up and brought together prominent British musicians, yet Clapton became uncomfortable with the…

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3 Songs From the 1960s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Fan of R&B

  • Three classic 1960s R&B songs are recommended.
  • The list includes The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin.
  • Each track is praised for its enduring emotional power.

American Songwriter recommends three 1960s recordings as accessible introductions to R&B, highlighting their emotional impact, vocal performances and enduring appeal. - ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations (1965), praised for its recognisable bassline, guitar hook and simple, effective arrangement. - ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and…

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Steve Hackett Addresses the Possibility of a Genesis Reunion

  • Steve Hackett remains open to a Genesis reunion.
  • He played on six Genesis albums between 1971 and 1977.
  • He does not expect a reunion, but says the door is open.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has said he would be willing to take part in a reunion of the band, despite not expecting one to happen. His comments matter because they leave open the prospect of a return involving a key member of Genesis’s influential 1970s line-up. Hackett…

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On This Day in 1983, George Jones Earned His Final No. 1 by Dethroning the Legend Who Wrote the Song

  • George Jones earned his final solo number one in July 1983.
  • The song was co-written by Merle Haggard.
  • It followed Jones’s early-1980s career revival.

On 30 July 1983, George Jones reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart with “I Always Get Lucky with You”, his ninth and final solo number one. The achievement was notable because the song had been co-written and previously recorded by Merle Haggard, who had…

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