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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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4 Songs From the 1980s That Made You Wish You Were From California

  • Four 1980s songs offered contrasting visions of California.
  • David Lee Roth refreshed a Beach Boys California anthem.
  • Guns N’ Roses made Hollywood’s grit seem compelling.

The article highlights four 1980s songs that, in different ways, evoke an appealing image of California. It argues that their sunny, glamorous, atmospheric or gritty portrayals of the state helped listeners imagine themselves living there, continuing popular music’s long fascination with California. - “California Girls” — David Lee…

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“He was doing something humanitarian and beautiful while everyone else was doing ecstasy in the clubs”: Peter Gabriel could have made another pop album like So. Instead he turned to the dark side of prog with Us and Up

  • So’s success enabled Peter Gabriel to take greater artistic risks.
  • Us and Up moved away from pop towards darker prog.
  • Gabriel had previously faced bankruptcy despite his creative ambitions.

Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album So made him a global star and gave him the financial security to pursue more ambitious, less commercial work. Rather than repeating its accessible pop formula, he used the follow-up albums Us and Up to explore darker, more progressive and introspective territory. So topped…

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Morrissey’s pre-Smiths letters to be auctioned

  • Pre-Smiths Morrissey letters are heading to auction.
  • They offer insight into his early creative life.
  • No auction date, venue or price confirmed.

Letters written by Morrissey before he found fame as the frontman of The Smiths are being sold at auction, offering collectors and fans rare insight into his life and creative development prior to international recognition. The sale underlines the enduring appeal of memorabilia connected to influential musicians, particularly…

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3 Acoustic Songs From the 1990s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Fan of Grunge

  • Three unplugged performances highlight grunge’s quieter, emotional side.
  • Alice in Chains’ song commemorates Andrew Wood.
  • Pearl Jam and Nirvana demonstrate acoustic grunge’s enduring appeal.

The article highlights three acoustic grunge performances from the 1990s, arguing that stripped-back recordings reveal the genre’s emotional depth beyond its usual heavy sound. - Alice in Chains’ “Would?” from *Unplugged* (1996) is presented as a sombre tribute to Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood. - Pearl Jam’s…

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The “beautiful” 1962 song John Lennon could listen to forever

  • Lennon admired The Beatles’ rendition of Richie Barrett’s 1962 song.
  • He considered it among his most satisfying recordings.
  • The choice reflected his enduring love of early rock and roll.

The article discusses John Lennon’s admiration for ‘Some Other Guy’, a 1962 song by Richie Barrett, which The Beatles regularly performed in their early live sets. It matters because Lennon reportedly regarded the group’s version as one of his most satisfying recordings, illustrating the lasting influence of early…

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Synth historian Oli Freke will spend big on a good bicycle

  • Freke is preparing a visual history of drum machines.
  • Beat Gems combines history, photography and gear advice.
  • He sees drum machines as culturally transformative.

Synth historian and musician Oli Freke discusses his work on Beat Gems, an upcoming Bjooks coffee-table book charting the history of drum machines. The project matters because it examines how drum machines have shaped musical culture and offers both historical material and practical guidance for users of old…

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ENTHEOS’s CHANEY CRABB Offers Advice To New Metal Bands: ‘Don’t Quit’ And ‘Stay True To Your Vision’

  • Chaney Crabb tells new metal bands: do not quit.
  • She stresses self-belief and mental resilience.
  • Entheos release a new album in October.

Entheos vocalist Chaney Crabb has urged new metal bands not to give up and to remain faithful to their artistic vision, arguing that persistence and self-belief are essential in an industry where earning a living is difficult. Her comments matter because they highlight the financial and personal pressures…

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4 of Levon Helm’s Grittiest and Greatest Vocals From His Time in The Band

  • Levon Helm’s voice gave The Band grit and emotional depth.
  • “The Weight” is presented as his defining vocal performance.
  • The selection spans humour, heartbreak, gospel and storytelling.

The article highlights four Levon Helm vocal performances with The Band, arguing that his rough-edged, conversational style gave the group’s songs much of their emotional credibility. It presents Helm as a singer able to convey warmth, mischief, grief and conviction, helping make these recordings especially memorable. - “The…

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What song was number one the day the Berlin Wall fell in 1989?

  • Jive Bunny’s ‘That’s What I Like’ topped the UK chart.
  • The Wall fell on 9 November 1989.
  • A novelty medley accompanied a historic political moment.

When the Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, the UK number one was ‘That’s What I Like’ by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers. The article uses this contrast between a major political turning point and a novelty pop record to show how ordinary popular culture continued alongside…

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It’s Not Easy to Open a New Venue, But That’s Not Stopping These Music Lovers

  • Ben Lovett opened a 750-capacity Los Angeles venue despite industry pressures.
  • New venues may boost neighbourhood culture but can reshape communities.
  • Restoration and promotion remain financially risky ventures.

Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett has opened Pacific Electric, a 750-capacity music venue in downtown Los Angeles, despite the financial and regulatory difficulties facing new live-music spaces. He hopes the venue will help strengthen an area near Chinatown and the Los Angeles River that is still recovering from…

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