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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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Bipolar Sunshine’s Rise From Manchester to the World Stage

  • Manchester electronic producer Bipolar Sunshine is expanding his audience through strategic collaborations with major artists and high-profile festival performances including Electric Forest and Ultra
  • He prioritises direct fan engagement and prioritises melody-driven composition over purely chasing streaming statistics
  • His creative process relies on capturing melodic inspiration organically from everyday life and human observation rather than structured songwriting sessions

With his monthly Spotify listeners continuing to grow and an impressive list of collaborations and festival appearances under his belt, Bipolar Sunshine is entering an exciting new chapter in his… The post Bipolar Sunshine’s Rise From Manchester to the World Stage appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

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The Only 1960s Country Singer That Tom Waits Gave Props To: “Most Sound Like They’re Talking to Their Accountant”

  • Tom Waits identified Merle Haggard as the only 1960s country artist maintaining authentic working-class credibility, criticising others for prioritising commercial success over artistry
  • Waits and Haggard both preserved anti-establishment personas and resisted mainstream glossification throughout their careers, representing an increasingly rare form of artistic independence

Tom Waits, known for speaking through his music rather than in interviews, once made a rare public comment praising country singer Merle Haggard as the only 1960s country star he genuinely rated. Waits argued that most country artists lose their working-class authenticity once they achieve success, but singled…

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Foo Fighters’ 2026 American Stadium Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets

  • Foo Fighters announce 12-city North American stadium tour starting August 4, 2026, with Queens of the Stone Age supporting, concluding in Las Vegas on September 26
  • Tickets available through Ticketmaster and secondary markets (Vivid Seats, Verified Resale), with prices ranging from $59 to $185 depending on venue
  • Tour supports the band's April 2026 album release, their 12th studio effort

Foo Fighters have announced a 12-date North American stadium tour beginning in August 2026, with support from Queens of the Stone Age, in promotion of their latest album, Your Favorite Toy. The trek gives fans across the United States and Canada a chance to see the band live,…

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Ninajirachi Teams Up With Porter Robinson for New Single “WannaCry”

  • Electronic music artists Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson release collaborative single 'WannaCry' after years of development
  • The track marks a meeting between two established EDM figures, with Ninajirachi's early fandom of Robinson spanning from a teenage concert attendance

Australian producer Ninajirachi has released a new collaborative single, "WannaCry," with American electronic artist Porter Robinson. The pairing has been anticipated by fans given the pair's shared musical lineage, with press materials noting the track has been years in the making, tracing back to Ninajirachi attending a Porter…

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3 Forgotten Rock Hits Even 90s Kids Don’t Remember

  • Article picks three overlooked 90s rock songs worth revisiting.
  • Featured: Spin Doctors' "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" and DMB's "Satellite".
  • Also included: Fishbone's "Everyday Sunshine" from 1991.

This is a listicle from American Songwriter highlighting three rock songs from the 1990s that the outlet argues have been unfairly forgotten, despite the era's continued nostalgic popularity. It groups tracks that were overshadowed by their artists' bigger hits, aiming to prompt readers to revisit lesser-celebrated album cuts…

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Jim James Previews First Solo Album in Eight Years With Title Track ‘Wowed Out’

  • Jim James announces new solo album Wowed Out, out 28 August
  • First solo record in eight years, built from old unused film-score material
  • Solo acoustic tour begins November, starting in Louisville, Kentucky

Musician Jim James has announced his fifth solo album, Wowed Out, due for release on 28 August, marking his first solo record in eight years. He has shared the hypnotic title track alongside a new music video, giving fans an early taste of the project ahead of the…

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Kenny Chesney Shares Tracklist for Forthcoming LP, Announces New Collab With Megan Moroney

  • Kenny Chesney's new album Silver Sands Marina arrives 25 September
  • Tracklist features 11 songs, including three collaborations
  • Megan Moroney duet "It Just Got Weird" follows their 2025 hit single

Kenny Chesney has revealed the tracklist for his forthcoming 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, due for release on 25 September. The 11-track record features three guest collaborations, most notably "It Just Got Weird" with Megan Moroney, whose growing partnership with Chesney follows their 2025 hit "You Had…

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I KEEP PROJECTING THE ANGER, I KEEP REJECTING THE ANCHOR ⚓️ Have you watched the visualiser yet??

  • Lyric-driven teaser short promoting a full visualiser release
  • Anchor imagery signals themes of anger and resisting stability

This YouTube Short shares a striking lyric snippet — "I keep projecting the anger, I keep rejecting the anchor" — accompanied by a nautical anchor emoji, pointing to a track built around themes of emotional turmoil and resistance to grounding or stability. The creator poses the release as…

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Refresh Your Concert Wardrobe With These Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds, Starting at $18

  • Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale includes concert-themed clothing and accessories.
  • Band tees from Nirvana, Metallica and others start at $18.
  • Sneakers from Adidas, New Balance and UGG also included.

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, usually associated with fashion, beauty and designer discounts, this year includes a range of music-themed finds aimed at concertgoers and festival fans. The article, from Billboard, highlights discounted band T-shirts, comfortable sneakers and fan-culture accessories, framing them as an easy way to update a concert…

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Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years

  • Ariana Grande sues unidentified hackers over years of leaked unreleased content
  • Lawsuit says 45 songs alone leaked in 2023, hundreds since 2011
  • Hackers allegedly targeted her producers and photographers, not her directly

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against a group of unidentified hackers accused of stealing and leaking her unreleased music and videos over a period of more than a decade. The suit, filed on Monday, names the defendants as "John Doe 1"…

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