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Bob Seger Deeply Regrets Not Asking for a Songwriting Credit on One of His Biggest Hits From 1979

  • Seger regrets declining a songwriting credit for “Old Time Rock and Roll”.
  • He says he rewrote its verses but retained only the original chorus.
  • Lacking credit meant he could not control later copyright uses.

Bob Seger says he regrets not seeking a songwriting credit for “Old Time Rock and Roll”, his 1979 signature hit from *Stranger in Town*. He says he retained only the chorus from the original and rewrote every verse, but declined his manager’s suggestion to request a third of…

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The one singer Joni Mitchell knew understood her “the most”

  • Joni Mitchell believed Prince understood her music exceptionally well.
  • Prince appreciated her musical complexity and emotional depth.
  • His cover of ‘A Case of You’ reflected their mutual admiration.

The article highlights Joni Mitchell’s belief that Prince understood her music more deeply than other artists. It presents their mutual admiration as significant because Prince recognised the complexity and originality of Mitchell’s songwriting, rather than treating her simply as a folk singer-songwriter. Mitchell regarded Prince as a rare…

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Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 North American Tour with 29-Song Set: Photos, Video + Setlist

  • Guns N’ Roses launched their tour with a 29-song Raleigh concert.
  • The show featured major hits, covers and newer songs.
  • A Black Sabbath tribute honoured Ozzy Osbourne.

Guns N’ Roses opened their 2026 North American tour with a 29-song concert at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, on 23 July. The lengthy show combined the band’s biggest hits, newer material and several covers, signalling the scale and retrospective focus of a tour that runs until…

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Arca Debuts XXXXX Tracks In Barcelona Livestream

  • Arca debuted new album tracks in a Barcelona livestream.
  • The event used seven stylised locations rather than a traditional stage.
  • ‘XXXXX’ arrives on 31 July via XL.

Arca premiered material from her forthcoming album, ‘XXXXX’, in a two-hour livestream filmed across seven locations in Barcelona. Rather than a conventional concert, the Daniel Sannwald-directed event presented stylised, real-time music-video performances, underlining Arca’s preference for visual experimentation alongside her music. The album is Arca’s first in almost…

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On This Day in 1983, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Were at No. 1 With a Song Haggard Doesn’t Remember Recording

  • “Pancho and Lefty” topped the country chart on 24 July 1983.
  • Nelson selected the song at the last minute.
  • Exhausted Haggard later said he barely remembered recording it.

On 24 July 1983, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart with “Pancho and Lefty”, their recording of Townes Van Zandt’s song. The account highlights the hurried, unconventional recording session behind a major country hit and the pair’s close creative…

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Night Tapes talk realities, idealities, and ‘portals//polarities’ deluxe release: “What you resist, persists”

  • Night Tapes expand their debut album with three additional tracks.
  • The new songs contrast confronting darkness with offering reassurance.
  • The band are touring and preparing to write more music.

London electronic-shoegaze trio Night Tapes have discussed the deluxe edition of their debut album, portals//polarities, describing it as the project’s final, more complete form. The release expands the record’s exploration of identity, power, online life and accepting personal contradictions, with the band arguing that confronting rather than suppressing…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1967

  • Four enduring 1967 rock hits are featured.
  • “Ruby Tuesday” topped the US chart.
  • “The Letter” was a global Top 10 hit.

Four well-known rock and pop-rock singles from 1967 are highlighted as songs likely to be familiar to baby boomers, reflecting a year when psychedelic influences were widespread while mainstream rock remained highly popular. The article presents them as enduring radio staples and examples of the era’s varied sound.…

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Rat Cage Announce New Album Not Asking For Much: Hear “Steady On Now”

  • Rat Cage announce new album Not Asking For Much.
  • “Steady On Now” is the album’s opening single.
  • The 10-track album arrives on 28 August.

Sheffield hardcore punk band Rat Cage have announced their new album, Not Asking For Much, and released its opening track, “Steady On Now”. The song previews the band’s fast, raw and urgent sound, combining an anthemic introduction with a short, intense burst of hardcore punk. The album follows…

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ROZZZQWEEN Rises Above Heartbreak On New Single ‘Praise Me’

  • ROZZZQWEEN releases relationship-focused single ‘Praise Me’
  • The song addresses difficulty leaving unhealthy relationships
  • A new EP is due in October 2026

Birmingham singer-songwriter ROZZZQWEEN has released ‘Praise Me’, a new single about a relationship nearing breaking point. The song pairs emotionally direct storytelling with an empowered, clear-eyed performance, presenting heartbreak without losing a sense of self-possession. The track serves as an introduction to ROZZZQWEEN’s forthcoming EP, due in October…

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Country music’s biggest star Morgan Wallen releases ‘Been By Now’ as his latest hit song

  • Morgan Wallen releases new single "Been By Now".
  • Comes as he wraps up his "I'm the Problem" album era.
  • More new music expected from Wallen soon.

Country singer Morgan Wallen has released a new single, "Been By Now", continuing his run as one of the biggest names in contemporary country music. The release comes as Wallen builds on the momentum of his recent album era, cementing his position as the genre's dominant commercial force…

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