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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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Jon Bon Jovi ends Madison Square Garden show early over infection

  • Sinus infection forced Bon Jovi to end his MSG concert early.
  • Ticket holders were told to keep stubs for rescheduling.
  • The tour follows his recovery from vocal-cord surgery.

Jon Bon Jovi ended his Madison Square Garden concert after around 90 minutes because he was battling a sinus infection. He apologised to the audience and said ticket holders should retain their stubs while a rescheduled performance is arranged, disrupting a major date in the band’s return to…

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The rock band Steven Tyler knew he would outlast: “We really do take ourselves seriously”

  • Tyler said Aerosmith’s seriousness gave it greater staying power.
  • He praised the New York Dolls’ influence and style.
  • The Dolls’ instability contributed to their shorter original run.

Steven Tyler said Aerosmith believed it would outlast the New York Dolls because his band treated its career more seriously. Speaking in a 2004 interview, the Aerosmith frontman contrasted the groups’ approach to music and business, arguing that Aerosmith’s discipline helped secure its longevity. Tyler described the New…

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The concert Eddie Vedder called “the worst day of my life”

  • Vedder fell ill during Pearl Jam’s 1995 Golden Gate Park concert.
  • He left after six songs following emergency treatment.
  • Neil Young completed the show for around 50,000 fans.

Eddie Vedder described Pearl Jam’s 1995 Golden Gate Park concert as “the worst day of my life” after becoming too ill to continue performing. The incident is notable because it forced the band’s frontman off stage during a major show, leaving Neil Young to take over and underscoring…

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Charli XCX Gives Her Top 5 Underrated Films

  • Charli XCX shared five overlooked film favourites.
  • Her picks include Coppola, Scorsese and Lynch films.
  • She is preparing to release a new album and tour.

Charli XCX has named five films she considers underrated, highlighting a mix of fashion, horror, crime and road films. - Robert Altman’s Prêt-à-Porter, praised for its cast and fashion focus. - M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening, which she described as “very fun”. - Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring,…

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Soulja Boy Requests DNA Test for Son With Ex Jackilyn Martinez

  • Soulja Boy seeks a DNA test in a custody dispute.
  • His ex is seeking primary custody and child support.
  • Paternity could determine his financial obligations.

Soulja Boy has asked a California court to order a DNA test to determine whether he is the father of three-year-old KeAndre Way, whom he shares with former partner Jackilyn Martinez. The request is part of an ongoing custody and child-support dispute, and its outcome could determine his…

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The 1998 song where Linda Ronstadt set a family’s history to music

  • Ronstadt used a 1998 song to evoke a family’s history.
  • The piece highlights music’s role in preserving memory.
  • It reflects her long-standing connection to heritage.

The article examines a 1998 recording by Linda Ronstadt that turned a family’s past into song, using her voice to give emotional shape to inherited memories and cultural roots. It presents the track as an example of Ronstadt’s strength as an interpreter, and of how music can preserve…

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Conor Oberst Says He’s Finding It “Almost Impossible” To Write About Trump Era

  • Oberst says Trump-era politics are difficult to address directly in song.
  • He contrasts this with his outspoken Bush-era protest music.
  • He says fear may be discouraging wider protest songwriting.

Conor Oberst has said he finds it “almost impossible” to write directly about the Trump era, arguing that its perceived absurdity makes satire and conventional protest songwriting difficult. The Bright Eyes frontman’s comments matter because he was a prominent musical critic of George W. Bush and the Iraq…

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Devon Allman Says “Hot Damn” To Landing First Major Acting Role In AMC’s NASCAR Drama ‘Thunder Road’

  • Devon Allman lands a recurring role in AMC’s Thunder Road.
  • The NASCAR family drama is scheduled for 2027.
  • Dennis Quaid leads the ensemble as racing legend Duane Whitlock.

Musician Devon Allman has been cast in a recurring role in AMC’s forthcoming NASCAR drama Thunder Road, marking his first major acting job. The series, due to begin production this summer and premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027, follows a racing family fighting to preserve its legacy,…

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Why Paul McCartney Chose Not To Regret a Few Glaring Omissions From ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’

  • McCartney does not regret omitting two famous Beatles singles.
  • He sees them as foundations for Sgt. Pepper.
  • The 2017 reissue added alternate takes of both songs.

Paul McCartney has said he does not regret leaving “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” off The Beatles’ 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. He views the singles as precursors to the album rather than missing tracks, and said the band wanted to use its freedom…

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3 Legendary Songwriters Who Write Songs Like Novelists

  • Swift, Prine and Mitchell are presented as novelistic lyricists.
  • Their songs use detailed characters, settings and emotional narratives.
  • The article stresses their lasting influence on songwriting.

American Songwriter highlights Taylor Swift, John Prine and Joni Mitchell as songwriters whose lyrics use narrative detail, character and imagery in ways the article compares to novels. - Taylor Swift is praised for diaristic, emotionally detailed songs, with her country roots and storytelling seen as influential on modern…

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