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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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Google’s Flow Music adds song generation, editing and stem splitting to Spaces, its ‘vibe coding’ tool

  • Google adds song generation, editing and stem splitting to Flow Music's Spaces tool
  • Update announced 24 July, builds on earlier ProducerAI/Riffusion origins
  • Move puts Flow Music in closer competition with Suno and Udio

Google has upgraded Spaces, the "vibe coding" tool within its Flow Music platform, adding the ability to generate and edit full songs, split recordings into stems, and create images, lyrics and videos directly within the tool. The update, announced on X on 24 July, marks Spaces' evolution from…

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Matt Reeves confirms a key collaborator will return for The Batman 2

  • Michael Giacchino will score The Batman Part II.
  • Reeves confirmed the returning collaborator online.
  • The sequel is due in October 2027.

Matt Reeves has confirmed that composer Michael Giacchino will return to score The Batman Part II. His involvement maintains creative continuity with the 2022 film, whose music became a prominent part of its darker interpretation of the character. Reeves confirmed the news in a social-media post marking the…

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Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante defends ejecting “old drunk man punching people in the head” from gig after online criticism

  • Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante halted a Phoenix gig to eject a violent fan.
  • She says he punched multiple audience members in the VIP pit.
  • LaPlante defended the move online after backlash over article's vague wording.

Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante has defended her decision to halt a gig in Phoenix, Arizona, and have a fan ejected after he was seen punching other audience members, following online criticism suggesting she had thrown someone out simply for moshing. LaPlante said drummer Zev Rose spotted the man…

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Musician Glen Hansard dies aged 56 after Dublin motorcycle crash

  • Musician and actor Glen Hansard has died aged 56 in a Dublin motorcycle crash
  • Frontman of The Frames, co-wrote Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly" from "Once"
  • Tributes paid by Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler, Warren Ellis and others

Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin, prompting tributes from across the music and film world, including Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler and Warren Ellis. The single-vehicle collision took place in Lucan, west Dublin, shortly before 5am…

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Insomniac’s Spider-Man games shaped film after premiere spoiler slip

  • Insomniac's Spider-Man games shaped the new film's creative direction
  • Tom Holland discussed the games' influence on production decisions
  • Steve Lacy accidentally spoiled a character at the premiere

Reporting on the rollout of Spider-Man: Brand New Day confirmed that Insomniac Games' popular Spider-Man video game series had a direct influence on the film's creative direction, with star Tom Holland discussing how the games informed decisions made during production. The story gained additional attention after a premiere-night…

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The 1956 song that changed Elton John’s life and “the face of music” forever

  • ‘Tutti Frutti’ inspired Elton John’s musical ambitions.
  • The 1956 hit helped define early rock ’n’ roll.
  • Little Richard remained one of John’s heroes.

Elton John has described Little Richard’s 1956 hit ‘Tutti Frutti’ as the record that transformed his life and helped change popular music. Hearing it as a child showed him the excitement and freedom of early rock ’n’ roll, inspiring his ambition to become a performer and influencing his…

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The “frustrating” 1973 album Brian May can never listen to

  • Brian May finds Queen’s debut album frustrating to hear.
  • He believes it failed to capture the band’s intended sound.
  • The 1973 record remains an important early Queen release.

Brian May has said he finds it frustrating to listen to Queen’s 1973 debut album, despite recognising its importance as the band’s first full statement. The guitarist reportedly feels the record does not fully capture the group’s live energy or the sound they wanted to achieve, reflecting the…

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4 of the All-Time Best Beer Drinking Songs From 1970s Country Icons

  • A music publication highlights four classic country songs from the 1970s that celebrate beer drinking
  • The featured tracks include hits by Tom T. Hall, Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, and Johnny Paycheck
  • The article notes the historical pairing of country music with beer culture and drinking themes

UNSPECIFIED - circa 1970 Photo of Tom T HALL (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) From Willie Nelson to Johnny Paycheck, these 1970s country songs about drinking beer pair perfectly with an ice-cold one. The post 4 of the All-Time Best Beer Drinking Songs From 1970s Country Icons appeared first…

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Confirmed: Providence Equity taking full control of THE•TEAM, buying out founder Casey Wasserman

  • Providence Equity to fully own THE•TEAM, buying out founder Casey Wasserman
  • Deal values the sports/music agency at about $3.4 billion
  • Follows Wasserman's February sale decision amid Maxwell correspondence fallout

Providence Equity Partners is set to take full ownership of THE•TEAM (formerly Wasserman), buying out founder Casey Wasserman's remaining stake. The private equity firm, already the sports, music and entertainment agency's majority investor, confirmed on 28 July 2026 that it would make an additional investment to complete the…

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Robyn And Zara Larsson Combine For ‘Talk To Me, Zara’

  • Robyn and Zara Larsson release 'Talk To Me, Zara,' a remix collaboration featuring Zara's reworked version and vocal contribution to Robyn's track
  • The release emerged from Zara's special guest appearance during Robyn's Copenhagen arena tour finale on 14 July
  • The collaboration extends an established artistic relationship between the two Swedish pop artists with prior remix work

Robyn and Zara Larsson have released a collaborative track, "Talk To Me, Zara", a reworking of the Robyn song "Talk To Me" from her recent album 'Sexistential'. The release follows a live appearance by Larsson as a surprise guest during Robyn's arena tour, marking a notable pairing of…

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