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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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Nigel Godrich & Dhani Harrison Announce Debut Album As Dragonflies: Hear “Slower”

  • Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison form new band Dragonflies.
  • Debut self-titled album out 18 September via Dark Horse/BMG.
  • Lead single "Slower" released with music video.

British producer Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead and Thom Yorke, and musician Dhani Harrison, son of the late George Harrison, have announced a new joint project called Dragonflies and will release their self-titled debut album on 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG. The pairing is…

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The real gang of 1950s Chicago high-schoolers that inspired the story of ‘Grease’

  • ‘Grease’ grew out of Jim Jacobs’s real Taft High School experiences.
  • The T-Birds reflected Chicago’s 1950s greaser culture.
  • Pink Ladies and Danny Zuko also had real-life inspirations.

‘Grease’ was inspired by the real teenage gangs and school life encountered by co-creator Jim Jacobs at Chicago’s Taft High School in the late 1950s. The article highlights how the fictional T-Birds drew on the school’s “greaser” culture, showing that the hugely successful musical and film originated in…

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The 1979 Eagles song Don Henley called the end of an era: “We could feel it passing”

  • ‘The Sad Cafe’ mourned a fading Los Angeles music scene.
  • Henley saw it as evidence an era was ending.
  • It also anticipated the Eagles’ original break-up.

The article identifies ‘The Sad Cafe’, from the Eagles’ 1979 album *The Long Run*, as the song Don Henley viewed as a farewell to an earlier Los Angeles music scene. It matters because the track also reflected the group’s own declining unity and foreshadowed the end of the…

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SoundCloud absorbs Nina Protocol’s catalogue and editorial archive after shutdown

  • SoundCloud has absorbed Nina Protocol's archive and offered artists its platform
  • Nina Protocol shut down in 2026 after struggling financially since its 2021 launch
  • Report found just $50,000 was spent on Nina Protocol over its lifetime

SoundCloud has acquired the remaining assets of Nina Protocol, the independent, blockchain-based music platform that announced its closure nearly two months earlier. Under the deal, SoundCloud inherits Nina's editorial archive and genre map, while former Nina artists can choose to migrate their catalogues onto SoundCloud's "creator ecosystem", gaining…

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Dominic Fike Talks ‘Rocket’ Mixtape, Fatherhood & ‘Babydoll’ Resurgence

  • Dominic Fike released his "Rocket" mixtape in 2025, 12 tracks.
  • Title reflects years-long personal symbolism tied to escape and identity.
  • His Filipino heritage resonates strongly with fans in the Philippines.

Dominic Fike has released his mixtape "Rocket" in 2025, a project whose title stems from a word he had carried in his mind for years, eventually naming his son after it too. The 12-track collection brings together previously unreleased songs, fan favourites and long-requested demos ahead of his…

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Inpatient (Ren x Chris Webby) – Dr Meyers (Lyric Video)

  • Ren and Chris Webby collaborate on "Inpatient" track "Dr Meyers"
  • Lyric video showcases both rappers' verses and wordplay

Ren and Chris Webby team up on "Inpatient," a hip-hop collaboration accompanied by a lyric video for the track "Dr Meyers." Ren has built a strong reputation for his fast, technical bars and conceptual storytelling, while Chris Webby brings his own established lyrical style, making this pairing a…

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The 1960s musician who “sets the bar” for all singers and Carole King

  • Carole King regarded Aretha Franklin as a vocal benchmark.
  • Franklin made ‘Natural Woman’ a defining soul recording.
  • King’s admiration reflected Franklin’s lasting influence.

The article highlights Carole King’s admiration for Aretha Franklin, whom King regarded as the benchmark for vocalists. It argues that Franklin’s powerful, expressive delivery transformed songs into definitive performances, making her influence particularly significant to the songwriters whose work she recorded. A central example is ‘(You Make Me…

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R&B Up-And-Comer of the Month Mack Keane Has Long Been Instrumental Behind the Boards — Now He’s Taking the Solo Spotlight With ‘Wide Eyed’

  • Mack Keane named Billboard's R&B Up-And-Comer for July 2026.
  • Long-time collaborator now releasing solo album Wide Eyed.
  • Currently touring the US in support of the record.

Mack Keane, Billboard's R&B Up-And-Comer of the Month for July 2026, has spent years working behind the scenes as a songwriter, producer and instrumentalist for artists including Destin Conrad, Omar Apollo and Joyce Wrice. He is now stepping forward as a solo artist with his album Wide Eyed,…

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Ariana Grande at TD Garden: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets

  • Grande's Boston TD Garden shows rescheduled due to production issues
  • New dates: 23, 25 and 26 July 2026; all sold out via box office
  • Existing tickets transfer automatically; resale tickets still available

Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine Tour" arrives at Boston's TD Garden this week for three shows, though two of the original dates have been rescheduled due to a production issue flagged less than a month before the run. All three nights are officially sold out through the venue box…

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bbno$ Challenges Guiness World Record With Upcoming Roblox Concert – Billboard

  • bbno$’s Roblox concert seeks to surpass Bruno Mars’s virtual attendance record.
  • More than 11 million people have reportedly shown interest.
  • Event proceeds will support the Internet Watch Foundation.

Canadian artist bbno$ is staging a virtual Roblox concert that aims to challenge the Guinness World Record for the largest concert held in a video game. The event highlights the growing scale of music performances in online games while using its revenues to support online child-safety work. Running…

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