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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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ELIZE RYD: AMARANTHE’s Upcoming Album Will Feature ‘Back-To-The-Roots Gothenburg Metal Sound’

  • Amaranthe are beginning work on their next album.
  • Elize Ryd says it will lean towards Gothenburg metal.
  • Mikael Sehlin will provide growls on his second album with the band.

Amaranthe are preparing to record their next album, with singer Elize Ryd describing its direction as a return to the Gothenburg metal sound. The shift follows several albums on which the band experimented with different styles, and signals a musical direction the group says is already taking shape.…

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The Billion Dollar Supergroup: The wild, daunting and shortlived Kings of Chaos

  • Kings of Chaos united well-known rock musicians.
  • The group’s first tour ended after four shows.
  • 32 musicians joined across 12 years, but only two songs were released.

Kings of Chaos, a rotating supergroup of established rock musicians, brought together stars from bands including Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and Def Leppard. The project showed how difficult it can be to coordinate a large group of artists, and its unstable line-up and troubled first tour limited its…

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Teyonah Parris To Co-Star With Denzel Washington In Christopher McQuarrie’s Thriller For United Artists

  • Teyonah Parris will star alongside Denzel Washington.
  • Christopher McQuarrie is directing the untitled thriller.
  • It follows a dying former detective seeking to reconnect with family.

Teyonah Parris is set to co-star with Denzel Washington in an untitled thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie for Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 1 October, and centres on family reconciliation and the consequences of a detective’s past. Washington…

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Ye Previews New Music During Yeezy 01 Fashion Show: Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & More Attend

  • Ye previewed two unreleased songs at his first Yeezy show since 2022.
  • The 17-minute show featured military-inspired and minimalist looks.
  • Big Sean, Kid Cudi and 2 Chainz were among those attending.

Ye previewed two unreleased songs at his Yeezy Season 01 fashion show in Los Angeles, his first runway presentation since 2022. The event marked a return to fashion as he continues to face backlash over past antisemitic statements, and brought music, fashion and family into a rare public…

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What ‘Legend of Zelda’ Superfan Jon Batiste Thinks of ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake and the Game’s Iconic Score

  • Batiste says the remake preserves the original’s spirit.
  • The game launched Thursday for Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Koji Kondo’s score helped inspire Batiste’s musicianship.

Jon Batiste has given an early, unfinished assessment of the *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remake, saying it retains the original’s essence while adding some welcome surprises. His comments offer a prominent fan’s perspective as critics respond positively, though players’ reception is not yet clear. Released…

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RUSH’s Anika Nilles Teams With EVANS and ProMark for Signature Drumheads and Drumsticks

  • Nilles’ artwork features on limited EVANS drumheads and ProMark sticks.
  • The sticks have her signature profile in a thicker diameter.
  • RUSH have announced five Sphere shows for May 2027.

RUSH drummer Anika Nilles has partnered with EVANS and ProMark on a limited artist collection of drumheads and drumsticks featuring her original artwork. The collaboration brings designs from her touring kit to products for other drummers. The drumheads use artwork Nilles has drawn on her kit, while the…

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1tbsp Announce New Album big soaps: Hear “Carottes”

  • 1tbsp has announced his third album, *big soaps*.
  • New single “Carottes” features Miki.
  • The 12-track album is due out on 5 February.

Australian musician and producer Maxwell Byrne, formerly known as Golden Vessel, has announced *big soaps*, his third dance album as 1tbsp. He has also released “Carottes”, a new track featuring French-Korean artist Miki, with an accompanying music video. The album includes 12 tracks and features collaborations with Colombian-American…

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In the Wake of the 2026 Midterms, Can We Reframe the Patriotic Song?

  • Brandy Clark’s new song presents patriotism as inclusive.
  • Artists challenge the partisan use of patriotic symbols.
  • “American Roots” seeks common ground across disagreement.

Brandy Clark’s “American Roots” asks who gets to claim the American flag and the idea of patriotism, presenting both as belonging to everyone, including immigrants. After Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, the article considers whether country and roots artists can reshape patriotic music, which has often been…

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‘Primetime’ Star Skyler Gisondo On Pushing Beyond His Comfort Zone & Teasing What’s Next For Jimmy Olsen

  • Gisondo says *Primetime* was his most challenging and gratifying role.
  • He earned the film’s sole acting Gotham Award nomination.
  • He also discusses *Focker-In-Law* and Jimmy Olsen’s future.

Skyler Gisondo says playing aspiring actor Dan in Lance Oppenheim’s satirical thriller *Primetime* pushed him well beyond his comfort zone. The role follows Dan as he takes work as a decoy for Chris Hansen on *To Catch a Predator*, then confronts the disturbing reality of an exploitative operation;…

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The Deals: Jared Gutstadt’s Audio Chateau Records Secures $9M Funding Round & More

  • Audio Chateau raised up to $9 million to expand its artist-focused business.
  • Skiddle received its first external investment in 25 years.
  • Adobe and Sonos announced new music industry partnerships.

Jared Gutstadt’s Audio Chateau Records has secured up to $9 million in Series A funding to expand a business that combines record-label resources with agency and content-studio services. The deal reflects an approach aimed at helping artists build careers and businesses beyond their music, as several other agreements…

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