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.
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.
Singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been found safe and in good health after friends and her manager publicly appealed for information about her whereabouts. The case drew concern because she had been out of contact for several months following her discharge from a long-term care facility, and information from…
John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band says he is “chasing the clock” following his 2021 diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He is continuing to tour and is focusing on making each day count, framing the diagnosis as a reason to make the most of the time…
Ronald Fischer, 70, has appeared in a Rhode Island court under his real name after more than 20 years on the run, having allegedly disappeared during his sexual assault trial. His arrest ends a long fugitive case that had featured on “America’s Most Wanted” and returns the matter…
Collider ranks ten standout live rock covers, arguing that the most memorable reinterpretations add a distinct musical identity rather than merely copying the original. The selection spans tributes to influential artists and performances that alter a song’s mood, arrangement or genre while retaining its core appeal. - Pierce…
Linda Ronstadt has said she regretted aspects of her 1989 album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, believing she did not yet know how to sing or choose material that suited her. Her comments highlight the difference performers can perceive between studio recordings and songs that…
No-Man, the art rock duo of Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness, are preparing new material after a seven-year gap since their last release. Bowness says work is underway on a delayed follow-up to 2019’s Love You To Bits, with a return anticipated in 2027. The duo are still…
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has suggested that touring again remains possible, saying that “anything’s a possibility”. The remarks matter because they leave open the prospect of future live appearances from a musician whose touring activity has been limited in recent years. The article does not confirm any…
Singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been found safe after months without contact, bringing an end to concerns raised by friends, collaborators and former associates. The outcome confirms the wellbeing of the 82-year-old cult musician, and no allegation of wrongdoing has been reported. Perhacs had reportedly left a California residential…
Clash Film #22 reviews three cinema releases: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Finnish grief drama The Summer Book, and David Byrne’s American Utopia concert film. The selection ranges from a grounded superhero story to a quiet literary adaptation and a reissued live performance, highlighting contrasting approaches to…
Sting has said he deliberately never specifies what the “you” means in his 1993 hit “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You”. He believes preserving ambiguity lets listeners apply the song to faith in God, oneself, romantic love or other relationships, rather than being given a single…