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In 1991, Neil Young heard “the best” rock singer he’d ever seen. Three years later, he didn’t want to talk about him

  • Young called Cobain one of the greatest singers and musicians.
  • Cobain’s 1994 death left Young unwilling to discuss him publicly.
  • Young said he had wanted to offer Cobain support.

Neil Young was deeply affected by Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994 and declined to discuss it publicly while promoting his album *Sleeps with Angels*. Young said Cobain had inspired him and was “one of the absolute best of all time” in his view. The article recalls that Young…

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First Performers Announced for CMA Awards Include Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Red Clay Strays

  • Eight performers announced for the 2027 CMA Awards.
  • Ella Langley leads nominees with nine.
  • The ceremony airs live on 18 November.

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced eight performers for the 2027 CMA Awards, led by Ella Langley, who has nine nominations, and Miranda Lambert, with seven. The lineup brings together leading nominees, last year’s vocal group of the year and Tim McGraw, whose performance marks his…

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Tim Reaper Announces Debut Album, World’s End

  • Tim Reaper’s debut solo album arrives on 19 February.
  • “Roll Call” is the first single.
  • The 11 tracks mix jungle with several other styles.

UK jungle producer Tim Reaper has announced his debut solo album, *World’s End*, due on Hyperdub on 19 February next year. Its first single, “Roll Call”, is inspired by marching bands; the album expands his jungle sound with influences from gqom, footwork, drill and techno. Reaper said the…

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Nicki Minaj Reacts After Democrats Dominate in the 2026 Midterms: ‘Trump Is STILL Your PRESIDENT’

  • Minaj reaffirmed her support for Trump after Democratic midterm gains.
  • Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
  • She praised JD Vance and congratulated two Florida Republicans.

Nicki Minaj responded on X after Democrats won major gains in the 2026 US midterms, including control of both chambers of Congress. The rapper, who had campaigned for Donald Trump and Republican candidates, reiterated her support for the president and said her fans and faith remained central to…

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Six Other Musicians Who’ve Had an Audience With Pope Leo

  • Bob Dylan exchanged his memoir for a rosary during a Vatican audience.
  • Pope Leo has met artists including Patti Smith, Bad Bunny and Laura Pausini.
  • Vatican events have also featured Andrea Bocelli and other performers.

Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV in a private audience at the Vatican, exchanging his memoir for a rosary. The encounter drew attention partly because of Dylan’s distinctive hoodie and the contrast between the two figures, and it highlights the pope’s wider connections with musicians. Since becoming pope…

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NewJeans’ Contracts Removed Key Protections Against Child Labor Violations

  • ADOR contracts omitted standard protections for young performers.
  • Members reportedly rehearsed late and four left school.
  • ADOR is seeking about $22 million from Danielle Marsh.

A New York Times report says ADOR left key child-protection provisions out of NewJeans’ contracts, signed when the members were aged 14 to 17. The omissions included standard protections for education and physical and mental health, raising questions about the conditions young performers faced and the power labels…

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA Announces ‘S.S. Neverender: Beyond The Black Rainbow’ 2027 Cruise Festival

  • Coheed and Cambria’s cruise festival runs 2–7 November 2027.
  • The band will perform Year Of The Black Rainbow in full.
  • The programme includes 18 other acts and an Amory Wars performance.

Coheed and Cambria has announced S.S. Neverender: Beyond The Black Rainbow, a five-night Caribbean cruise festival running from 2 to 7 November 2027. The event matters to the band’s longstanding Neverender series, bringing its album-focused performances and festival format aboard a ship. The cruise will sail from Miami…

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L.A Boom Boxes & Ohio Tornado Sirens: The Eclectic Inspirations Behind Dance Artist iimbi’s Debut EP

  • iimbi’s debut EP *Technology* has six tracks.
  • The sound blends trance, ghettotech and world music.
  • LA street life and Ohio memories shaped the project.

Ohio-born Issa Leigh has released his debut EP, *Technology*, under the name iimbi, combining trance, ghettotech and world sounds. The six-track project grew from his return to Los Angeles after seven months in New York, and reflects the city’s restless energy and the artist’s decision to commit fully…

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From Ticketing To Vocals, The ‘Mind-Blowing’ Ways Concerts Are Using AI

  • AI can make live vocals clearer and concert marketing more efficient.
  • Ticket bots and fake sign-ups are also growing problems.
  • Ticketmaster is using chatbots to help fans discover shows.

AI is being used across live music, from clearer vocals and targeted marketing to concert discovery, helping artists and organisers run shows and reach fans. The technology can also be exploited: ticket scalpers use bots, while fake presale registrations can overwhelm genuine demand. On Nine Inch Nails’ Peel…

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Coheed and Cambria Announce 2027 Cruise with Glassjaw, Joyce Manor, and More

  • Coheed and Cambria’s fourth festival cruise is set for November 2027.
  • The five-day voyage runs from Miami to Grand Cayman and back.
  • Coheed will play two sets, including one focused on Year of the Black Rainbow.

Coheed and Cambria have announced the fourth edition of their festival cruise, S.S. Neverender: Beyond the Black Rainbow, for November 2027. The five-day event will bring together a broad rock and alternative line-up, alongside a theatrical performance of the band’s The Amory Wars. The Norwegian Jewel will leave…

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