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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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In 1993, Kurt Cobain gave the performance of a lifetime. Months later, he already thought it was overrated

  • Cobain felt MTV Unplugged showed Nirvana’s more vulnerable side.
  • He thought its ‘All Apologies’ was not the session’s best performance.
  • His remarks reflected unease with acclaim and rock-star expectations.

Kurt Cobain regarded Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance as a chance to show the band’s quieter, more vulnerable side. Yet he later downplayed its widely praised version of ‘All Apologies’, reflecting his discomfort with acclaim and with the expectations that came with Nirvana’s fame. The article says the performance…

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3 Country Vocalists Who Prove the 2020s Are Unmatched

  • Ella Langley’s songwriting has fuelled a rapid rise.
  • Chris Stapleton pairs powerful vocals with varied songs.
  • Lainey Wilson’s chart success reaches beyond country’s usual audience.

The article argues that Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson show country music is thriving in the 2020s. Their songwriting, distinctive vocals and broad appeal are presented as evidence that the genre is developing beyond nostalgia and reaching listeners across and beyond its usual audience. Langley’s rapid…

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New West Records Names Brad Turcotte as General Manager

  • Brad Turcotte is New West Records’ new general manager.
  • He returns to independent-label work after a wide-ranging career.
  • His past roles include major labels, artist management and live entertainment.

New West Records has appointed Brad Turcotte as its general manager, bringing an executive with experience across independent labels, major record companies, artist management and live entertainment to the role. His appointment matters as he returns to independent-label work, where his career began. Turcotte founded Houston-based Compadre Records…

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3 Classic Rock Bands That Formed in 1983 Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Bon Jovi formed in New Jersey in 1983.
  • Poison’s 1988 album featured its only No. 1 hit.
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers took their name in 1983.

Bon Jovi, Poison and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are highlighted as rock bands whose lasting melodies trace back to 1983. The article links that year to each group’s beginnings or adoption of the name that would become famous, and argues that their later careers grew from those…

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Tim Hardin Song Catalog Acquired by Raleigh Music Publishing & ICM Crescendo

  • Raleigh and ICM Crescendo acquire nearly all of Tim Hardin’s song catalogue.
  • The deal is the joint venture’s first acquisition.
  • Raleigh will manage royalties, licensing and promotion.

Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo have acquired the U.S. rights and certain foreign rights to nearly the entire Tim Hardin song catalogue. The deal gives their joint venture its first acquisition and places administration, royalty collection, licensing and promotion with Raleigh Music. The terms were not disclosed,…

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Dolly Parton manager withdraws lawsuit against nephew over alleged threats

  • Nozell withdrew his lawsuit against Bryan Seaver.
  • The dismissal leaves open the possibility of refiling.
  • Seaver said a payment demand concerned $251,000 for security work.

Dolly Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, has withdrawn his lawsuit accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threatening her business interests. The dismissal came shortly before a deadline for Nozell to answer Seaver’s denials and ahead of a hearing on restrictions against him; the reason for the withdrawal is…

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5 Feel-Good Songs From 1977 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Five 1977-era hits remain familiar singalongs.
  • The list spans disco, pop and beach-themed sounds.
  • Several tracks topped charts across multiple countries.

Five songs that were popular around 1977 are presented as enduring feel-good favourites for baby boomers: “Best of My Love”, “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher”, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, “Margaritaville” and “Dancing Queen”. Their catchy choruses, upbeat rhythms and association with dancing or…

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A disco band stole a song from Madonna in 1983 and never charted. She responded with a 10,000,000-selling single

  • Barracuda released “Ain’t No Big Deal” before Madonna could.
  • “Holiday” filled the gap on Madonna’s debut album.
  • The replacement single has sold 10 million copies.

Madonna replaced “Ain’t No Big Deal” on her 1983 debut album after disco act Barracuda secured and released the song first. Producer John “Jellybean” Benitez offered her “Holiday” as a substitute, and its success helped establish Madonna as a major pop star. Benitez said the album was finished…

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Atlantic Records & Teddy Park’s The Black Label Join K-Pop Thriller ‘Perfect Girl’; First Look At Jeon Somi, Ally Nitibhon, Adeline Rudolph & More

  • Atlantic and The Black Label join *Perfect Girl* as producers.
  • Jeon Somi will contribute new music to the soundtrack.
  • The thriller about K-pop trainees is in post-production.

Atlantic Records and Teddy Park’s The Black Label have joined the production team for *Perfect Girl*, a K-pop thriller about a group of young women competing to join a new supergroup. The film combines the music industry setting with a mystery about contestants being hunted, and will have…

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Weezer’s Biggest Billboard Chart Hits: ‘Buddy Holly,’ ‘Beverly Hills’ & More

  • Weezer’s latest collaboration earned its ninth Alternative Airplay No. 1.
  • The band has charted 36 songs since 1994.
  • “All My Favorite Songs” had a career-best 43-week run.

Weezer’s collaboration with Wednesday, “We Might as Well Be Strangers”, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart dated 31 October 2026, giving the band its ninth leader there. The milestone extends a chart career that began in 1994 and spans the group’s breakthrough hits and a run…

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