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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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Charli xcx – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’; Everything You Need To Know

  • Charli xcx releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ at midnight on 24 July.
  • The 11-track album includes a David Cronenberg feature.
  • She will headline Reading and Leeds Festival in August.

Charli xcx is due to release her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, at midnight on 24 July. The record follows the international success of ‘BRAT’ and signals a shift away from a solely dance-focused sound, with Charli presenting it as a way of exploring and reshaping her artistic…

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4 Pop Songs From 1964 That Still Give Radio Life Today

  • Four 1964 pop songs remain staples of oldies radio.
  • The Beach Boys and Beatles each scored major number-one hits.
  • Dusty Springfield revived “Wishin’ And Hopin’” with a successful cover.

The article highlights four pop songs released in 1964 that it says remain regular fixtures on classic rock and oldies radio. It argues that their continued airplay reflects their lasting appeal and their importance within the pop music of the 1960s. - “I Get Around” by The Beach…

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Charles Wesley Godwin Addresses the Most Heartbreaking Loss Imaginable

  • Godwin’s new album responds to the stillbirth of his son.
  • Christian Name explores grief, faith and healing.
  • The 13-track record is released on 24 July.

Country singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin’s new album, Christian Name, was shaped by the stillbirth of his son Samuel in August 2024, an event he says fundamentally changed him. The record matters as a deeply personal account of grief, faith and gradual healing, created after songs he had written…

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Conor Oberst Opens Up About Personal Struggles: “I Was Really Close To The Edge”

  • Oberst discussed being close to death and changing his lifestyle.
  • His remarks shed light on Bright Eyes’ 2024 cancelled dates.
  • Bright Eyes plan to resume touring this autumn.

Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst has spoken publicly about a recent near-death experience and the personal difficulties that contributed to it, saying he was “really close to the edge”. His comments add context to the band’s cancelled 2024 tour dates, which were officially attributed to vocal problems, and…

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“Love Actually Live in Concert” Orchestral Tour Announced for 2026

  • Love Actually will tour with a live orchestra in late 2026.
  • Thirty North American cities are scheduled.
  • General ticket sales begin on 24 July.

A live orchestral tour of Love Actually has been announced for November and December 2026, bringing screenings of the 2003 romantic comedy to 30 cities across the United States. The film will be shown on a large screen while an orchestra performs Craig Armstrong’s score in sync, extending…

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4 Female-Led Rock Bands From the 1980s Who Made the Genre Even Better

  • Four female-led acts are credited with strengthening 1980s rock.
  • Heart and Roxette delivered major radio hits.
  • Eurythmics and Joan Jett achieved defining breakthrough singles.

American Songwriter highlights four female-led acts whose 1980s releases and radio success helped shape mainstream rock. - Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, built a run of hits including “What About Love”, “These Dreams” and “Alone”. - Roxette, led vocally by Marie Fredriksson alongside Per Gessle, achieved…

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The one musician Jeff Lynne knew couldn’t get any better: “Such a lovely guy”

  • Jeff Lynne treasured his collaboration with Roy Orbison.
  • ‘You Got It’ helped revive Orbison’s chart success.
  • Orbison died before seeing the song reach number five.

Jeff Lynne said working with Roy Orbison was an experience that could not have been better, describing the singer as both his favourite vocalist and “such a lovely guy”. Their collaboration mattered because it paired Lynne’s production and songwriting with Orbison’s distinctive voice during a late-career revival for…

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Oscar Voters Rave Over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ at First Academy Screenings: ‘The Definitive Filmmaker of Our Time’

  • Early Academy voters strongly praise Nolan’s “The Odyssey”.
  • The film is emerging as a 2027 Oscars front-runner.
  • Its scale and ensemble are central to its campaign.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has received highly enthusiastic early reactions from Academy members at its first official awards-season screenings, positioning it as a potential leading contender for the 2027 Oscars. The response matters because Nolan’s previous film, “Oppenheimer”, already won best picture and earned him his first directing…

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Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction

  • Meta’s AI advert promotes optimism and human connection.
  • It uses Bowie’s “Five Years”, a song about impending extinction.
  • The soundtrack creates an awkward contrast with Meta’s message.

Meta has released an advertisement promoting an optimistic vision of artificial intelligence, arguing that AI can help people connect and fulfil their potential. The campaign matters because it reflects Meta’s major investment in AI, but it has attracted criticism for using music whose meaning conflicts sharply with the…

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Born 55 Years Ago Today in Illinois, the Grammy-Winning Fiddler Who Worked With a Rock Icon and Helped Bring Bluegrass Into the 21st Century

  • Alison Krauss became a leading modern bluegrass artist from an early age.
  • Union Station and Krauss have won 27 Grammy Awards.
  • Her work helped introduce bluegrass to wider audiences.

Alison Krauss, the Grammy-winning fiddler and singer born in Decatur, Illinois, on 23 July 1971, is celebrated for her role in modernising and broadening the audience for bluegrass. Her career spans acclaimed work with Union Station, successful collaborations with Robert Plant and contributions to the O Brother, Where…

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