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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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Tour news: Mike D, Shania Twain, Anamanaguchi / Covet, Cootie Catcher, more

  • Mike D expands his solo tour internationally.
  • Shania Twain joins Harry Styles’ tour.
  • Anamanaguchi, Covet and cootie catcher announce dates.

The article is a roundup of newly announced and expanded live dates, highlighting a mix of established artists and independent acts. It matters mainly as a guide to forthcoming North American and UK concerts, with several tours linked to new releases or major headline appearances. - Beastie Boys…

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Born in the Lone Star State 109 Years Ago, the Songwriter Behind Timeless Hits From Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby

  • Cindy Walker, born 1917 in Texas, became a prolific hit songwriter
  • Broke through in 1940 pitching "Lone Star Trail" to Bing Crosby
  • Wrote hits for Bob Wills, Merle Haggard, Roy Orbison and others

On 20 July 1917, songwriter Cindy Walker, born Lucille Walker, was born in Mart, Texas; she went on to write hits recorded by Bing Crosby, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and many other major country and pop artists. Her career matters as one of the great songwriting success stories…

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Rusko Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music & Touring: ‘It Became Clear I Was Having a Breakdown Mentally’

  • Rusko announces indefinite hiatus, citing a mental health breakdown
  • Cancels upcoming shows, cannot guarantee a return
  • Previously paused career in 2017 for cancer treatment

UK dubstep pioneer Rusko has announced an indefinite hiatus from music and touring, revealing in a social media statement on 17 July that he suffered a mental breakdown after ignoring his physical and mental health for too long. He apologised to fans for cancelling upcoming shows, thanked them…

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4 New Songs Out Today

  • A four-track cross-genre new-music roundup
  • Includes Paul McCartney and Brian May
  • Outer Heaven represents the heavier end

BrooklynVegan rounds up four newly released tracks, highlighting music from Paul McCartney, Queen guitarist Brian May, the death-metal band Outer Heaven and another artist. The article serves as a brief guide for listeners seeking notable new releases across several styles. - Paul McCartney: “Get Enough” - Brian May:…

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CHINCHILLA – Dog Eat Dog (Official Visualiser)

  • Chinchilla drops an official visualiser for "Dog Eat Dog"
  • Visual-first companion piece built to spotlight the track

Chinchilla is the artist behind "Dog Eat Dog", presented here as an official visualiser rather than a full narrative music video, giving fans a stylised visual accompaniment to focus attention on the track itself. The title suggests a hard-hitting or competitive theme in keeping with the "dog eat…

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How Keith Richards Landed His Only Hot 100 Track Just by Showing up To Practice on Time

  • Keith Richards wrote and recorded "Happy" in one afternoon
  • It became his only Hot 100 hit, peaking at No. 22
  • Song came together informally while few bandmates were present

Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones achieved his only Hot 100 hit almost by accident, writing, arranging and recording "Happy" in a single afternoon. The song, the second single from 1972's Exile On Main St, is notable for featuring Richards on lead vocals rather than Mick Jagger, and…

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN: ‘I Make Music And Write Songs For Me’

  • Taylor Momsen calls new album "Dear God" her most honest, diary-like record yet
  • Band self-produced again with Jonathan Wyman and Ben Phillips, Beatles-inspired approach
  • Lead single "For I Am Death" hit No. 1; headlining "Dear God" tour follows

The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen has spoken candidly about the writing process behind the band's fifth studio album, "Dear God", released last month via Fearless Records, describing it as her most honest and personal work to date. In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music…

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Future Charts 17 Songs on Hot 100 From New Album ‘The Real Me’

  • Future's album *The Real Me* debuts at No. 1, his 12th chart-topper
  • 17 songs from the album land simultaneously on the Hot 100
  • He now ranks third all-time for total Hot 100 entries, behind Drake and Swift

Future's new album *The Real Me* has produced a remarkable chart sweep, landing 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving the rapper his 12th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. Released on 10 July via Sahluna/Freebandz/Epic Records, the album earned 131,000 equivalent album units in…

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Flavor Flav Celebrates US Female Olympians in Vegas with Backstreet Boys, Ed Sheeran

  • Flavor Flav ran a four-day Vegas event honouring US female Olympians
  • Included a parade, free Public Enemy concert and celebrity performers
  • Proceeds from a charity auction benefited the Inspiring Children Foundation

Rapper Flavor Flav hosted a four-day "SHE Weekend" celebration in Las Vegas from 16 to 19 July 2026, honouring US women's Olympians and Paralympians with a parade, panels, parties and a free concert. The event, headlined by musical guests including Backstreet Boys and Ed Sheeran, marked what organisers…

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A Trip Halfway Around the World Inspired John Denver’s Final No. 1 Single in 1982

  • "Shanghai Breezes" was John Denver's last No. 1 single, released 1982.
  • Song inspired by a personal trip to Shanghai, China.
  • Written about his marriage to Annie Martell, who he divorced that year.

John Denver's 1982 hit "Shanghai Breezes" was inspired by a deeply personal experience during a visit to Shanghai, China, and went on to become the last No. 1 single of his career. The song, which Denver wrote alone for his album Seasons Of The Heart, marked a departure…

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