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Rod Stewart reveals that he takes to the stage “absolutely sober” after recent health scare

  • Stewart now starts shows sober.
  • He linked the Utah scare to bronchitis and altitude.
  • His farewell tour is due to begin in April 2027.

Rod Stewart says he now performs sober after a recent heart procedure and an onstage health scare in Utah. He is changing how he paces concerts and preparing for a farewell tour, which begins in April 2027. Stewart said the Utah incident happened while he had bronchitis and…

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Star’s Revenge Announce New Album Star’s Revenge II: Hear “Don’t Worry Dynamite”

  • Star’s Revenge have announced their second album.
  • “Don’t Worry Dynamite” is the first preview.
  • The band will play four nights at Hart Bar.

Star’s Revenge, the duo formed by Geese guitarist Emily Green and Sunflower Bean’s Olive Faber, have announced their second album, Star’s Revenge II. The record is due on Black Friday, with “Don’t Worry Dynamite”, sung by Faber, released as its first preview. The song pairs garage rock and…

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Don Henley’s favourite Linda Ronstadt song: “I fell in love”

  • Henley’s favourite Ronstadt song was ‘Silver Threads & Golden Needles’.
  • He and Glenn Frey toured in her backing band in 1971.
  • Henley said those months helped inspire the Eagles.

Don Henley named Linda Ronstadt’s version of ‘Silver Threads & Golden Needles’ as the first song of hers he fell in love with, recalling its importance to his early career. The choice reflects Ronstadt’s influence on Henley and Glenn Frey before they formed the Eagles. In a 2019…

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Mike Lee and Darren Yan Unveil ISO, a Next-Generation Management Firm Specializing in Creators, Live Streamers, Gaming and Music

  • Mike Lee and Darren Yan have launched creator management firm ISO.
  • The company has about 24 staff and more than 90 clients.
  • ISO aims to tailor representation to internet-native talent.

Former UTA and FaZe Clan executives Mike Lee and Darren Yan have launched ISO, a Los Angeles-based management firm for digital creators, livestreamers, gamers and musicians. Backed by Influence Media Partners, the company is built around the founders’ view that internet-native stars need representation designed for online platforms…

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Keo Win Breakthrough Artist | Rock Sound Awards 2026

  • Keo win Rock Sound’s 2026 Breakthrough Artist award.
  • Their debut album has reached the upper end of the UK charts.
  • A headline show at Brixton Academy is in the diary.

Keo have won the 2026 Rock Sound Award for Breakthrough Artist, recognising a year of rapid progress for the band. Their debut album, ‘Put A Smile On For Me’, has reached the upper end of the UK charts, while a headline show at Brixton Academy is planned. The…

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4 Wonderful “Waltz” Songs That Add a Classy Flair To Rock and Pop

  • Four songs use a waltz beat to add emotional weight.
  • The selection spans Eagles, Leonard Cohen, Richard Thompson and Elliott Smith.
  • Their themes include longing, heartbreak and troubled love.

The article highlights four rock and pop songs built around a waltz rhythm, arguing that the familiar three-beat dance can give songs a particularly poignant quality. Each track also includes “waltz” or a variation of it in its title. The songs are Eagles’ “Hollywood Waltz”, shaped by Bernie…

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In 1971, Jimmy Page made one of the most famous solos in rock history. He still claims he can do better

  • Page says “Stairway to Heaven” is not his best solo.
  • He prefers other performances but will not name a favourite.
  • “Ten Years Gone” and live versions of “Since I’ve Been Loving You” are cited.

Jimmy Page has said the guitar solo in Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is not his best, despite its reputation as one of rock’s most celebrated solos. His comments reflect his view that the band’s music offered many standout performances and that a song’s lasting public affection does…

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Lady Gaga, Shakira, P!nk & More Nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2027 Class: Full List of Nominees

  • Lady Gaga, Shakira and P!nk are among 26 nominees.
  • Voters will choose six people or songwriting teams.
  • Ballots are due by 14 December.

Lady Gaga, Shakira, P!nk and 23 other songwriters or songwriting teams have been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2027 class. The ballot recognises writers across genres and includes artists whose songs have shaped popular music, as well as collaborators behind well-known hits. There are 26 candidates…

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‘Yellowjackets’ Trailer: The Team Adjusts To Civilization With Creepy Alanis Morissette Soundtrack In Final Season

  • The rescued Yellowjackets return home in the final season.
  • Their adult selves face secrets from the wilderness.
  • Season 4 premieres on 20 November.

Showtime has released a trailer for the fourth and final season of *Yellowjackets*, in which the teenage soccer players return to civilisation after being rescued from the Canadian wilderness. The season also follows their adult counterparts as the secrets they left behind begin to catch up with them.…

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‘The Gronk & Jules Show’ Hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman Sing About Their Love for Talkin’ Football in New Promo (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Gronkowski and Edelman sing about football in a new promo.
  • The video promotes their twice-weekly Fox Sports series.
  • The series mixes game reviews with interviews.

Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman have released a comic music promo, “Talkin’ Football”, to promote their new Fox Sports digital series, “The Gronk & Jules Show”. The former Super Bowl champions sing about their shared enthusiasm for football, with Fox Sports and The San Clemente Experiment creating the…

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