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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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Sega isn’t “abandoning” physical games: president reminds everyone “we used to develop consoles,” but says it’s eyeing PC gaming in an increasingly digital future

  • Sega says physical games remain part of its plans.
  • The company is expanding its focus on PC gaming.
  • Digital growth is shaping Sega’s future strategy.

Sega president Shuji Utsumi has said the company is not abandoning physical games, despite industry concerns that digital distribution is increasingly replacing discs and cartridges. He stressed Sega’s long history in hardware, saying it once developed consoles, while indicating that the company is also looking towards PC gaming…

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The Strokes Give Reality Awaits Highlight “Dine N’Dash” Live Debut at Red Rocks: Watch

  • The Strokes debuted “Dine N’Dash” live at Red Rocks.
  • The song appears on their new album, Reality Awaits.
  • A fan-recorded video of the performance was shared online.

The Strokes gave “Dine N’Dash” its live debut during a concert at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The performance marks the first time the band has played the song from its newly released album, Reality Awaits, in front of an audience. The track has been described as one of…

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13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting

  • Project Zomboid’s Build 42 launches on 29 July.
  • It adds animal husbandry, broader crafting and expanded areas.
  • Existing Build 41 saves are incompatible with the update.

Project Zomboid will receive its major Build 42 update on 29 July, expanding the long-running early-access survival game with new systems and areas. The update matters because it is described by developer The Indie Stone as one of the broadest in the game’s 13-year development, bringing substantial changes…

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The prog-rock bassist Geddy Lee said was a cut above the rest: “Without question”

  • Geddy Lee named Chris Squire prog rock’s greatest bassist.
  • Squire’s Yes basslines strongly influenced Lee and Rush.
  • Lee emphasised that musicians should be judged in context.

Rush bassist Geddy Lee named Yes’s Chris Squire as the greatest progressive-rock bassist, saying the choice was “without question”. The article argues that Squire’s inventive, prominent bass playing helped shape Lee’s approach and influenced Rush’s later direction. Lee cited Squire’s work on Yes songs including ‘Roundabout’ and ‘No…

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Joy Oladokun Announces New Album Hope Is A Heavy Thing: Hear “Kind”

  • Joy Oladokun announces *Hope Is A Heavy Thing* for 25 September.
  • New single “Kind” combines comfort with darker lyrical edges.
  • Album features Adekunle Gold and wide-ranging musical influences.

Joy Oladokun has announced her new album, *Hope Is A Heavy Thing*, and released its latest single, “Kind”. The song pairs her smooth, reassuring vocal style with darker and more vulnerable lyrics, while the album is presented as a response to burnout and a search for renewed hope.…

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zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive

  • zayALLCAPS calls the album a culmination of his musical development.
  • The record explores romance, self-discovery and experimental production.
  • It marks a more emotional shift from his brighter recent work.

zayALLCAPS has discussed the making of his new album, My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday, describing it as his most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date. The Los Angeles-based artist says the record represents a culmination of years spent developing his…

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The “protest” singer Roger Waters called “the best rock”

  • Waters saw Lead Belly as central to rock’s strongest tradition.
  • He valued protest songs rooted in the blues.
  • He linked later rock back to early blues artists.

Roger Waters identified blues and folk musician Lead Belly as the source of what he considered rock and roll’s finest qualities. The article argues that this view reflects Waters’s belief that meaningful, socially conscious music matters more than conventional pop appeal, and links that outlook to his work…

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4 Legendary Classic Rock Tracks From the 70s That Sound Like Multiple Songs Crammed Into One

  • Four 1970s rock songs are praised for ambitious multi-part structures.
  • “Stairway To Heaven” builds from folk to hard rock.
  • Meat Loaf’s track reflects songwriter Jim Steinman’s theatrical approach.

The article highlights four 1970s rock songs that use multiple contrasting sections to create the effect of several songs within one composition. - Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” moves from British folk-influenced passages to an intense electric-rock climax. - Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Band On The Run” shifts…

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Label Look: From Vincent Mason to Wisp, Music Soup Is Heating Up — And Its Founders Are Hungry for More

  • Music Soup is an emerging-artist label venture launched in 2022.
  • Its founders combined radio, management and TikTok scouting experience.
  • The label backs artists overlooked by larger major-label systems.

Music Soup, a joint venture with Interscope and Darkroom, has rapidly developed into a label focused on emerging artists who may not yet fit comfortably within a major-label structure. Founded in February 2022 by Sean Lewow and Max Motley, the company’s rise matters because it illustrates how younger…

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Providence set to fully acquire Casey Wasserman’s THE•TEAM, valuing agency at $3.4B (report)

  • Providence reportedly plans full ownership of THE•TEAM.
  • The agency is valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
  • Wasserman remains chair of LA28.

Providence Equity Partners is reportedly close to buying Casey Wasserman’s remaining stake in THE•TEAM, giving the private-equity firm full ownership of the sports, music and entertainment agency. The deal would value the company at about $3.4 billion and follows a sale process launched after Wasserman stepped back amid…

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