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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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3 Vulnerable Joni Mitchell Songs From the 1970s That Still Stop Us in Our Tracks

  • Blue showcased Mitchell’s groundbreaking emotional openness.
  • “Little Green” addresses her daughter’s adoption.
  • “River” became one of her most-covered songs.

Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album Blue is highlighted through three songs that exemplify her unusually candid songwriting, which helped reshape expectations of singer-songwriters in the 1970s. - “Little Green”: a deeply personal song about Mitchell placing her daughter for adoption while facing poverty in Toronto; she reunited with her…

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“I Believe Her”: Shania Twain Shares Why Ella Langley’s Success “Commands Respect”

  • Shania Twain praised Ella Langley’s authenticity and distinctive voice.
  • Twain linked Langley’s success to songwriting credibility and confidence.
  • “Choosin’ Texas” reportedly spent 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Shania Twain has praised country singer Ella Langley, saying her apparent authenticity, original sound and unapologetic attitude help explain her success. Twain said Langley seems to write from genuine experience rather than pursuing an agenda, and argued that this quality earns audience respect. Twain also said country music…

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Kacey Musgraves Shares Grandma’s Unfiltered Reaction to Her Next Hit Single

  • Musgraves’ grandmother disliked “Mexico Honey”.
  • Fans praised its video and summer feel.
  • Her latest album performed strongly in US charts.

Kacey Musgraves shared her grandmother’s blunt reaction to the video for “Mexico Honey”, a song from her recently released album Middle of Nowhere. Her grandmother said the track would “never” make her favourites list, highlighting a playful contrast with the strongly positive response from fans. The video was…

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The Story Behind the “Unfair” Prank The Rolling Stones Pulled on Their Motown Opener in 1972

  • The Stones ended their 1972 tour with a custard-pie fight.
  • Stevie Wonder joined the prank enthusiastically.
  • The support slot broadened Wonder’s rock audience.

The Rolling Stones ended their 1972 summer tour at Madison Square Garden by inviting their support act, Stevie Wonder, back on stage for a joint performance before launching a custard-pie fight. Mick Jagger later described the stunt as “rather unfair” to Wonder, but the singer embraced the chaos…

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Country singer Megan Moroney swears off dating after men ‘ruined’ her biggest moments

  • Megan Moroney is pausing dating to focus on music.
  • She says relationships disrupted important career moments.
  • Touring and loved ones are her current priorities.

Country singer Megan Moroney says she is taking a break from dating because past relationships distracted from major moments in her rapidly growing career. She said she is not currently emotionally available for a serious relationship and is prioritising her music, touring and time with loved ones instead.…

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AARON LEWIS: ‘This Country Was Founded On The Beliefs And The Moral Compass That The Bible Provides’

  • Aaron Lewis criticised what he sees as declining American social values.
  • He linked US prosperity to Biblical moral standards.
  • He said social media harms wellbeing and encourages instant gratification.

Staind singer Aaron Lewis said in a podcast interview that he believes American society is being weakened by declining shared values, reduced religious influence and the erosion of merit-based principles. His comments matter because they form part of his public political and cultural critique, released alongside promotion for…

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Documentary To Premiere On John Shearer, Brilliant Photographer Who Captured Funerals Of JFK And MLK Jr., Attica Uprising And More

  • Documentary honours pioneering photographer John Shearer.
  • It premieres in Newport on 30 July.
  • Shearer captured defining American events.

A short documentary, John Shearer: American Moments, will premiere in Newport, Rhode Island, on 30 July, celebrating the late Black photographer whose work recorded major American events of the 1960s and 1970s. The film seeks to restore recognition for Shearer, whose images combined close access to historic moments…

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Tseyin Foo Appointed President, Global Supply Chain at Universal Music Group

  • UMG appoints Tseyin Foo to lead global supply chain.
  • She joins from Skechers and reports to Boyd Muir.
  • Role supports Virgin Music Group’s Downtown integration.

Universal Music Group has appointed Tseyin Foo as president of global supply chain, reporting to chief operating officer Boyd Muir from Los Angeles. The move is intended to strengthen UMG’s worldwide operational capabilities as it expands its platform and integrates recent acquisitions, with an emphasis on speed, flexibility…

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Here’s How Louis Tomlinson Really Feels About These One Direction Songs on Band’s 16-Year Anniversary

  • Tomlinson shared affectionate memories of One Direction songs.
  • He praised his own vocals and former bandmates.
  • The band formed 16 years ago on The X Factor.

Louis Tomlinson marked One Direction’s 16th anniversary by sharing personal reactions to several of the group’s songs on Instagram. His comments revisited memories of recording and filming, praised former bandmates’ contributions, and underlined the lasting significance of the band’s catalogue despite its 2016 split. Tomlinson said “Moments” was…

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Midwest man so badly attacked while camping at music festival that he can now only communicate by blinking and nodding his head

  • Michigan festival-goer Lonn Hartman severely injured in camping attack
  • He can now only communicate by blinking and nodding
  • Attack occurred at Michigan's Blissfest music festival

A man from the American Midwest was left with catastrophic injuries after being attacked while camping at a music festival, leaving him unable to speak and reliant on blinking and nodding to communicate. The victim, named in reports as Lonn Hartman, was assaulted during Michigan's Blissfest, according to…

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