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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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The 1964 Paul Simon song Art Garfunkel admitted was genius: “It was the sixth song Paul ever wrote”

  • Paul Simon's 'The Sound of Silence' was only his sixth original composition, yet demonstrated unusual artistic maturity for such an early career stage
  • Art Garfunkel later recognised the song's genius, praising how its deceptively simple melody carried profound commentary on isolation and failed communication
  • The track endures because its open-ended exploration of alienation allows each generation to find contemporary relevance in its themes

The first drafts from a pop icon. The post The 1964 Paul Simon song Art Garfunkel admitted was genius: “It was the sixth song Paul ever wrote” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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“For a band to work, you have to fall in line and realise what your part is”: Can’t hear John Myung’s bass in Dream Theater? He says it’s a “minor detail”

  • John Myung says his quiet Dream Theater bass mix is a "minor detail"
  • He prioritises band cohesion over individual instrumental prominence
  • Comments made around The Jelly Jam's 2016 album Profit release

Dream Theater bassist John Myung has addressed criticism that his bass playing is often difficult to hear in the band's mix, dismissing it as a "minor detail" compared to the importance of serving the overall sound of the group. Known for keeping a low public profile and rarely…

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Budjerah Announces Australian Tour Ahead of Debut Album ‘Gentleman’

  • Budjerah announces The Gentleman Tour (Oct-Nov) following his debut album release on 24 July
  • Album produced by Grammy winner Om'Mas Keith features collaborators including Poo Bear and Diane Warren
  • Five-city Australian tour runs 31 Oct–21 Nov; free record store appearances precede ticket sales

Australian singer-songwriter Budjerah has announced The Gentleman Tour, a run of Australian dates this October and November timed to follow the release of his debut album, Gentleman, out Friday 24 July. The tour marks a milestone for the artist, who has grown from a teenage breakout talent into…

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“I went to the Job Centre, and someone recognised me and started laughing. I went back to the car and cried my eyes out.” Britrock’s cheekiest chaps A have returned, older and wiser – and they’ve made the album they needed to

  • British rock band A returns after 21 years with album Prang, first release since 2005
  • Recording was DIY and remarkably quick, capturing songs in hours
  • Lead single 'Hello Sunshine' reflects their signature 1990s alternative-rock style

British rock band A have returned with their first new album in 21 years, Prang, following a lengthy hiatus after being dropped by their record label in 2005. Frontman Jason Perry has spoken candidly about the difficult period between records, including an incident in which he was recognised…

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The Story Behind The Song: The Jam’s masterpiece ‘That’s Entertainment’

  • A sparse 1980 song captured bleak everyday life in London.
  • Weller said he wrote it in around ten minutes.
  • Its German single became a hugely popular UK import.

The article examines how The Jam’s ‘That’s Entertainment’ became a defining song of British punk and new wave. Written by Paul Weller for the 1980 album *Sound Affects*, it portrays a bleak, everyday London through restrained acoustic instrumentation rather than the band’s usual electric intensity, giving its social…

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Madonna’s rep denies viral rumour she was in Donald Trump’s suite at World Cup final

  • Madonna's rep denies she sat in Trump's World Cup final suite
  • Rumour stemmed from misidentified woman behind Melania Trump
  • She performed at halftime; 'Confessions II' is her 10th chart-topping album

Representatives for Madonna have denied a viral social media rumour claiming she was seen sitting in Donald Trump's suite during the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. The rumour spread after footage showed a woman seated behind Melania Trump in the president's box during the Spain v Argentina…

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Hollywood Vampires: Alice Cooper and Joe Perry lift the lid on life inside rock’s superstar garage band

  • Supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, and Tommy Henriklen, formed in 2012, draws its name from a 1970s celebrity social circle
  • Released two studio albums (2015, 2019) with guest appearances from rock artists including Dave Grohl, Slash, and Jeff Beck
  • Band preparing for upcoming arena and outdoor tour dates

Alice Cooper and Joe Perry have spoken about touring and recording with Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup they formed with actor Johnny Depp and bassist Tommy Henriksen in 2012. The band, named after a 1970s Hollywood celebrity drinking club that Cooper once led, is preparing to return to the…

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I made a song using the famous genre wheel

  • Creator makes a song based on a randomly spun music genre
  • Short-form video showcasing a fun genre-wheel music challenge

This is a short-form video from a creator making a track built entirely around the "famous genre wheel" — a popular spinning wheel used to randomly select musical genres, often as a fun creative constraint or challenge format. The clip captures the process and result of that experiment,…

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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup as halftime show sparks online buzz

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final.
  • The final featured the first-ever World Cup halftime show, directed by Hamish Hamilton.
  • A broadcast moment involving a white substance sparked viral online speculation.

Spain won the FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in a final that also became known for the tournament's first-ever halftime show, which ended up generating as much online conversation as the result itself. The show, a first for a World Cup final, was directed by Hamish Hamilton,…

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Burnham becomes prime minister as Starmer resigns, Trump pledges support

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No article URL or text was provided, so the claims in the title cannot be verified or summarised reliably. The headline describes a major political development involving Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, but without the article’s contents it would be inappropriate to infer what happened or…

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