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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Harry Styles has cancelled a scheduled concert in São Paulo, Brazil, due to illness. The show, which fans had been anticipating, was called off shortly before it was due to take place, disappointing ticket-holders who had gathered for the performance. Details of the cancellation are limited, but it…
Police in Baltimore are investigating a man accused of exposing himself and urinating on a family during a Morgan Wallen concert at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The allegation, made by concertgoer Troy Grevelding from upstate New York, came after a tense exchange with a man seated…
Taylor Swift's official 2027 calendar has become a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon, giving fans a new way to celebrate her career and revisit The Eras Tour, the highest-grossing concert tour in history. The product's rapid rise to the top of Amazon's best-seller list underlines the continued strength…
South London singer-songwriter Alice Barlow, a key member of cult group WOOM, has released a new solo single called "Behind" on Domino Records. The track continues to build word-of-mouth buzz around her solo material, showcasing a woozy, guitar-led sound with a spartan, wiry feel. The song explores the…
Music streaming service Deezer has revealed that AI-generated tracks now account for more than half of all daily uploads to its platform, marking a sharp escalation in a trend the company has tracked since early 2025. The milestone underscores the growing challenge streaming services face in balancing openness…
Angus Young criticised Led Zeppelin as “poor imitators” of The Who, arguing that the band’s later live shows became overlong and less engaging before relying on older rock-and-roll songs to revive audiences. The remarks matter because they underline Young’s long-held preference for direct, energetic rock over musical complexity…
The Guardian's review praises a BBC Philharmonic Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, which paired Bach and Beethoven with the UK premiere of Jessie Montgomery's new cello concerto. Though the programme looked mismatched on paper, the critic found it cohered brilliantly in performance,…
UK doom metal band WARNING have released a new EP, "Rituals Of Shame", 20 years after their 2006 album "Watching From A Distance" became a cult classic in the genre. The original record, released quietly on the small label The Miskatonic Foundation with no promotion, built its reputation…
A 1972 Jensen Interceptor III once owned by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is going under the hammer this weekend, with Iconic Auctioneers handling the online sale. The car, built using British engineering, Italian design and an American V8 engine, offers buyers a rare piece of rock history…