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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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Pusha T Thinks Today’s Rap Landscape Lacks Originality: ‘People Try to Do Different Versions of What’s Hot’

  • Pusha T says rap is becoming less original.
  • He believes rap battles should stay on record.
  • He and Pharrell often work 12-hour studio shifts.

Pusha T says rap in 2026 has lost some of the individuality that once pushed artists to distinguish themselves. He argues that many now imitate what is popular, making it easier to be competent while sounding alike. Discussing Jay-Z’s view that rap battles can be amplified by stan…

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In 1978, Bob Dylan made the best album of his career. It has since been streamed over 40 million times

  • *Street-Legal* explores Dylan’s heartbreak after his divorce.
  • Recorded in less than a week with a touring band.
  • Dylan called it his best album despite poor reviews.

Bob Dylan’s *Street-Legal*, released in 1978, is presented as a deeply personal account of the pain following his divorce from Sara. The article argues that it completes a “divorce trilogy” with *Blood on the Tracks* and *Desire*, and that its ornate, unusual sound can obscure how directly its…

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Bryan Adams returns home and writes a love letter to his native Canada on How’s It Goin’

  • Adams’s new album celebrates his Canadian roots.
  • Its songs draw on history and industry.
  • The review says writing about home has renewed his work.

Bryan Adams has returned to writing about Canada, turning a song commissioned for a documentary into an album inspired by the country where he grew up. The review sees How’s It Goin’ as one of his most inspired records in years, with its focus on home bringing fresh…

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‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech

  • El-Sayed’s “JD, habibi” line delighted Arab audiences.
  • His speech brought Arabic expressions into US political conversation.
  • Supporters used humour to answer Islamophobic campaign attacks.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory speech has prompted celebration among Arabs in the United States and the Middle East, especially after he addressed Vice President JD Vance as “habibi”. The moment combined humour with a response to Islamophobic attacks during the campaign and brought Arabic expressions into the American…

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In 2000, Seth Rogen auditioned for ‘Band of Brothers’. He knew right away he wasn’t getting the part

  • Rogen knew he would not get the Band of Brothers role.
  • He arrived in a T-shirt and cargo shorts among 35 uniformed actors.
  • He later found success in comedy and worked with Spielberg.

In 2000, Seth Rogen auditioned for a role in the Second World War miniseries Band of Brothers, but realised as soon as he entered the room that he was unlikely to be cast. He recalled the episode during a 2026 podcast appearance, describing how his casual clothes stood…

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After Over a Decade, Polar Inc. Releases Debut Album ‘Tragicomedy’

  • Polar Inc. has released his first full-length album.
  • *Tragicomedy* contains ten tracks spanning contrasting moods and styles.
  • Adam Spence’s music has earned more than 120 million streams.

Cape Town producer Polar Inc., whose real name is Adam Spence, has released his debut album, *Tragicomedy*, after more than a decade of releasing music. The ten-track record marks a new milestone for an artist whose work has already amassed more than 120 million streams. The album moves…

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Morgin Madison Plants the Seeds of a New Chapter on Third Album ‘Another Eden

  • Morgin Madison’s third album, *Another Eden*, is out on Enhanced Recordings.
  • He made it after getting sober in 2025 and rethinking his relationship with music.
  • The record spans varied electronic styles and reflects a personal transition.

Morgin Madison has released his third album, *Another Eden*, on Enhanced Recordings, marking a fresh chapter after a major personal change. He got sober in 2025, stepped away from social media and spent seven months reconsidering what music meant to him without the touring, clubs and drinking that…

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Party Dozen – ’21 Bum Salute’ album review: jazzy noise explosion both dramatic and strangely one-note

  • Party Dozen make a joyful, brassy noise on their fifth album.
  • The record reaches intense peaks but often follows one musical course.
  • ‘Euro Stomper’ and ‘PMFD’ capture the duo’s unruly energy.

Australian duo Party Dozen’s fifth album, *21 Bum Salute*, delivers exuberant, jazz-inflected noise shaped by saxophonist and vocalist Kirsty Tickle and drummer Jonathan Boulet. The review praises its ferocious, euphoric energy and playful character, while finding that the record’s narrow musical course limits its impact. Tracks such as…

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Colman Domingo Reveals He & Will Smith Went to High School Together: ‘He Was the Cool Kid & I Was the Nerd’

  • Domingo and Smith shared classes at a Philadelphia high school.
  • Smith was a popular student and local rapper.
  • They last met when Domingo waited on Smith at a restaurant.

Colman Domingo has revealed that he and Will Smith attended the same Philadelphia high school, where they shared gym and science classes. The story offers a glimpse of Smith’s local fame before his entertainment career took off, and of Domingo’s very different place in their school’s social scene.…

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Justin Timberlake Crowns This ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ Hit as the Best Song He’s Ever Made: ‘Written in Damn Near 20 Minutes’

  • Timberlake chose “What Goes Around…/…Comes Around” as his best song.
  • He says it was based on a friend’s experience and written in nearly 20 minutes.
  • He also recalled “SexyBack” inspiring Ye’s “Stronger” and teased work with Don Toliver.

Justin Timberlake named “What Goes Around…/…Comes Around” the best song he has made, saying it could be his number one or two. His choice matters because he clarified that the song’s story came from a friend, not his own experience, correcting a long-running rumour about its inspiration. The…

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