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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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Netflix Is Quietly Abandoning the Strategy That Made It a Giant

  • Netflix is introducing live linear TV channels—a reversal of the on-demand strategy that originally disrupted traditional television.
  • Declining engagement, intensifying competition from Disney+, HBO Max, and ad-supported services prompted the strategic pivot.
  • Linear channels aim to reduce user decision fatigue and lower the cost of constantly producing premium content to retain audiences.

Netflix, the streaming pioneer that upended television by ditching schedules and channels, is now reintroducing elements of traditional linear TV as it grapples with slowing subscriber engagement and mounting competition. The move matters because it signals a fundamental shift in strategy for the company that made on-demand viewing…

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3 Folk Lyrics From the 1960s That Hit Harder Now That Their Artists Have Aged

  • 1960s folk classics gain emotional depth as aging artists perform them from an elder's perspective
  • Three pivotal examples show how time has vindicated the songs' original themes whilst adding new layers of meaning

An American Songwriter feature revisits three folk lyrics from the 1960s, arguing they carry extra weight now that the artists who wrote them have grown older. It suggests songs originally written by young musicians about love, life and society read differently as pieces of "sage wisdom" once heard…

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Tate McRae Sparks New Era Speculation Ahead of Lollapalooza

  • Tate McRae's rebranding with cryptic '10 1' markings fuels fan theories of October announcement or new music release
  • Back-to-back festival performances at Osheaga and Lollapalooza echo 2024 precedent of surprise track premieres, intensifying speculation

Pop star Tate McRae has fuelled speculation about a new musical era with a series of cryptic social media posts ahead of her headline performances at the Osheaga and Lollapalooza festivals. Fans have been closely analysing her recent Instagram and TikTok content, which marks a distinct shift away…

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3 Rock Voices From the 1970s That You’ll Recognize in About Two Seconds

  • Article names Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury and David Bowie as instantly recognisable 1970s voices.
  • Plant praised for range and mythic lyrics; Mercury for operatic flair.
  • Bowie highlighted for 11 albums in the 1970s, including "Heroes".

American Songwriter has published a light feature celebrating three rock vocalists from the 1970s whose voices, the outlet argues, are instantly recognisable. The piece is one of the publication's regular nostalgia-driven "list" articles, aimed at classic rock fans and highlighting how distinctive vocal styles helped define the era's…

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How The Miracles became the best Motown band Bob Seger ever witnessed: “Not flash at all”

  • Bob Seger named The Miracles his greatest Motown live act.
  • He admired their understated, non-flashy performance style.
  • Smokey Robinson’s group helped define the Motown sound.

Bob Seger said The Miracles were the best Motown band he ever saw, praising them for a performance style that was understated rather than showy. His comments matter because they highlight the group’s reputation as a foundational Motown act whose strength lay in musical precision, songwriting and emotional…

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Calibre 50 Celebrates Historic 28th No. 1 Hit at Billboard’s First-Ever Mazatlán Pop-Up Moment | Noticias Billboard

  • Calibre 50 scored their 28th No. 1 on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart
  • Milestone marked at Billboard's first Pop-Up Moment held outside the US
  • Event took place in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, the "birthplace of banda" music

Regional Mexican band Calibre 50 marked their 28th number-one hit on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart, a milestone celebrated during the first-ever edition of Billboard's Pop-Up Moment held outside the United States. The event took place in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, a city long regarded as the birthplace of banda…

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The 10 Greatest Protest Songs in Classic Rock, Ranked

  • Collider ranks the ten greatest classic rock protest songs.
  • Entries include Jefferson Airplane, The Rolling Stones and Buffalo Springfield.
  • Songs are tied to real events like Sunset Strip and 1968 unrest.

Collider has published a ranked list of the ten greatest protest songs in classic rock, arguing that the genre's raw instrumentation and vocal delivery gave political anger a physical, lasting force that keeps the tracks relevant beyond the specific events that inspired them. The countdown, written by Safwan…

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John Lennon Regretted Not Changing This Part of “Help!”, but That Potential Change Could Have Ruined It

  • Lennon regretted "Help!"'s fast tempo, wanted it slower.
  • He wrote it during genuine personal distress, not just fun.
  • Writer argues the upbeat tempo made the song more culturally significant.

John Lennon later admitted he regretted the fast, upbeat tempo given to The Beatles' 1965 hit "Help!", saying the band had been "trying to be commercial" rather than reflecting the song's genuinely troubled, autobiographical lyrics. According to Steve Sullivan's Encyclopedia Of Great Popular Song Recordings, Lennon said that…

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Regina Hall Joins Dwayne Johnson In Benny Safdie’s ‘Lizard Music’ Movie From United Artists And Amazon MGM Studios

  • Regina Hall joins Dwayne Johnson in "Lizard Music" film
  • Benny Safdie directs; based on Daniel Pinkwater's novel
  • Hall recently praised for "One Battle After Another" role

Regina Hall has joined Dwayne Johnson in "Lizard Music," a live-action/CGI hybrid film from director Benny Safdie for Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists. The casting news matters as it adds another high-profile star, fresh off acclaim for "One Battle After Another," to an already notable ensemble that…

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5 New Songs Out Today

  • Five new tracks are recommended for listening.
  • The selection includes several collaborations.
  • Artists range from folk to indie and experimental music.

BrooklynVegan highlights five newly released songs, offering readers a concise selection of recent tracks to hear. The roundup matters chiefly as a discovery guide, spanning established and independent artists across several styles. - Michael Chapman, featuring Bridget St John - Matthew Caws of Nada Surf and John Davis…

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