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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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Jay-Z adds more London and Los Angeles shows to 30th anniversary tour

  • Jay-Z adds second London and LA dates to anniversary tour
  • Tickets go on sale Thursday 30 July, pre-sale a day earlier
  • Follows his Yankee Stadium shows featuring Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem

Jay-Z has added extra dates to his 30th anniversary tour, with a second London show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 5 September and a second Los Angeles show at SoFi Stadium on 24 October. The additions follow strong demand for the tour, which had originally scheduled single dates…

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Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor responds to allegations of sending inappropriate messages to a minor

  • O'Connor denies deliberately targeting a minor with messages
  • Says he mistook fan for a known "trolling" impersonator
  • He apologised; no further updates have emerged since

Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O'Connor has publicly addressed allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor via Instagram, after screenshots and a first-hand account were shared on Reddit over the weekend. He said he mistook the fan for a different, unrelated person who has repeatedly created and…

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Bloc Party Share New Single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’

  • Bloc Party release new single "Now We Can't Be Friends"
  • New album "Anatomy Of A Brief Romance" out 11th September 2026
  • Band announces UK in-store appearances for September

Bloc Party have released a new single, "Now We Can't Be Friends", taken from their forthcoming album "Anatomy Of A Brief Romance", due out on 11th September 2026. The track deals with the cold aftermath of a failed relationship, with frontman Kele Okereke saying it reflects how intense…

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Lil Tecca to headline ‘Fortnite Festival’ season 15

  • Lil Tecca headlines Fortnite Festival season 15 from 30 July 2026
  • Four new jam tracks and themed cosmetics added to the game
  • First rap headliner since Snoop Dogg in early 2024

Rapper Lil Tecca is set to headline season 15 of Fortnite Festival, taking over from jazz-pop artist Laufey when the new season launches on 30 July 2026. Fortnite Festival is a rhythm game mode within Fortnite that has featured a rotating line-up of high-profile musical headliners since launching…

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A self-emptying, frictionless marvel: Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean and Empty Pet Pro review

  • Shark's self-emptying cordless vacuum impresses on hard floors and pet hair
  • Battery life disappoints, especially in larger homes
  • Top model costs £499.99; basic version £429.99

The Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean and Empty Pet Pro is a cordless vacuum cleaner designed to remove the usual hassles of vacuuming, thanks to a self-emptying, self-charging base station. The Guardian's reviewer found it excelled on hard floors and at picking up pet hair, but was let down…

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The 2001 song Damon Albarn has never topped: “That can only happen once”

  • Albarn says ‘Clint Eastwood’ remains his unmatched song.
  • The 2001 single launched Gorillaz to wide recognition.
  • It blended alternative pop with hip-hop.

Damon Albarn has said he has never surpassed ‘Clint Eastwood’, the 2001 breakthrough single by his virtual band Gorillaz. He described the track as a rare moment where the music, concept and timing aligned perfectly, suggesting that such an achievement cannot simply be repeated. Released as Gorillaz’s debut…

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Medium Build Shares Wistful New Single ‘Home Depot’

  • Medium Build releases new single 'Home Depot'
  • Song examines emotionally closed-off men and their impact on others
  • New album 'King of Having Fun' arrives 4th September

American singer-songwriter Medium Build has released a new single, 'Home Depot', a wistful character study of emotionally repressed men who focus on outward signs of success rather than their inner lives. The track follows his acclaimed 2024 album 'Country', which brought him wider recognition but also personal pressures,…

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Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos

  • Ariana Grande sues unknown hackers over leaked unreleased music and footage
  • Suit claims 45 songs leaked in 2023 alone; hundreds of leaks since 2011
  • Comes as she releases new album Petal and tours, including UK dates in August

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against two unidentified hackers accused of leaking her unreleased music, demos and studio footage after breaking into the computers and devices of photographers and producers who worked with her. The singer claims the material was sold "on the dark…

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Michael Stipe continues to preview long-awaited solo album with thought provoking new song ‘Hum Desiderata’

  • Michael Stipe shares new solo track "Hum Desiderata"
  • Spoken word song based on the poem "Desiderata"
  • Previews his still-unreleased debut solo album, due 2026

Michael Stipe, former frontman of R.E.M., has released another preview track from his long-awaited debut solo album, continuing a rollout that has stretched over several years. The new song, "Hum Desiderata", is a spoken word piece based on Max Ehrmann's poem "Desiderata" and features additional vocals from artist…

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Happy Mondays To Re-Issue Seminal Album As One-Of-A-Kind Gold Pill

  • Happy Mondays reissue 'Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches' on 21 August 2026
  • Multiple formats offered, including a 5LP super deluxe edition
  • Unique gold pill capsule up for grabs via pre-order competition

Happy Mondays are re-issuing their classic 1990 album 'Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches' in a lavish new edition, marking the record's enduring status as a defining release of the Madchester era. The reissue matters to fans of the band as it revisits a landmark work that fused dance…

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