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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 album John Lydon said should never have been made: “Not going there”

  • Lydon rejected the Sex Pistols’ 1979 soundtrack album.
  • He saw it as tied to Malcolm McLaren’s exploitation.
  • The release followed his departure from the band.

John Lydon said that *The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle*, the Sex Pistols soundtrack album released in 1979, should not have been made. His objection reflected his long-running dispute with the band’s manager, Malcolm McLaren, and his view that the project exploited the group’s collapse rather than representing…

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Kid Cudi Reveals He and Ye Are Rebuilding Their Friendship & Sees Them Collaborating in the Future: ‘One Day Soon For Sure’

  • Kid Cudi says he and Ye are rebuilding their friendship
  • Recent contact was personal check-ins, not music talk
  • Cudi hints future collaboration is possible "soon"

Kid Cudi says he and Ye (formerly Kanye West) are working to rebuild their friendship, raising the possibility of future musical collaboration between the pair. Cudi shared the update while replying to a fan on X, describing recent contact between the two that focused purely on checking in…

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Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Lawyers Revealed

  • Billboard names its 2026 Top Music Lawyers, spotlighting AI-driven legal disputes.
  • Major labels' AI lawsuits against Suno and Udio yield mixed settlements.
  • Artists warn labels against AI licensing deals that curb creator rights.

Billboard has published its 2026 Top Music Lawyers list, recognising attorneys who negotiate recording deals, tours and catalogue sales for major artists and companies. The list arrives as generative AI dominates legal debate in the music industry, with lawyers playing a central role in disputes over whether AI…

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Merger Mania Is Reshaping the Music Industry With These Law Firms Leading Negotiations

  • Music industry mergers are surging, boosting demand for specialist law firms
  • Universal's Virgin Music completed a $775m Downtown Music acquisition in February
  • BMG and Concord's April merger created a $2bn-revenue "quiet major"

A wave of major mergers is reshaping the music industry, generating substantial work for the corporate, tax, antitrust and intellectual property lawyers who negotiate and finalise these complex deals. The trend reflects growing consolidation among both major labels and independent players, as companies seek scale, technology capabilities and…

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“Honestly, Shut Up”: Rock Legend Slams Bruce Springsteen as an “Annoying, Bitter Old Man”

  • Jonathan Cain publicly criticises Bruce Springsteen's political outspokenness.
  • Calls Springsteen an "annoying, bitter old man" in podcast interview.
  • Cain says he avoids politics in his own music, with one exception.

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has publicly criticised Bruce Springsteen, telling him to "shut up" over his outspoken political views. Speaking on The Complete Disaster Network podcast, Cain, a self-described "diehard conservative", said celebrities such as Springsteen and Robert De Niro should stick to their art rather than voicing…

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In Color Share Sensational New Track ‘High’

  • In Color release new single 'High'
  • Follows earlier 2026 track 'Jet Lag Mouth'
  • Band to support The Maine on US tour in November

The rock band In Color have released a new single titled 'High', continuing a run of recent releases praised for their bright, pop-rock sound. The track follows their earlier 2026 single 'Jet Lag Mouth' and comes alongside news that the band will support The Maine on a US…

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Zach Top Breaks Out a New Banger for Montana Crowd, and “I Need This Song on My Playlist Immediately”

  • Zach Top debuted new song "Good Girls & Cowgirls" live in Montana
  • Fans reacted with excitement, calling for its official release
  • New album planned for spring 2027, with singles due this summer

Rising country star Zach Top surprised fans at Montana's Under the Big Sky festival by debuting a previously unheard song, "Good Girls & Cowgirls," ahead of his next studio album. The performance follows the success of his 2025 record, Ain't in It for My Health, and gives fans…

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3 Forgotten Songs From 1992 That Deserve Another Chance To Hit No. 1

  • Opinion piece revisits three underrated 1992 songs that missed No. 1
  • Featured: Toad The Wet Sprocket, Crowded House and Jon Secada tracks
  • Writer argues they'd chart highly if re-released today

American Songwriter has revisited three songs from 1992 that the outlet argues deserved to reach No. 1 on the charts but fell short and have since faded from mainstream memory. The piece is an opinion-led retrospective rather than news, reflecting on tracks that were popular in their era…

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Lyric Changes Underscore Eternal Sunshine Tour’s Celebration of Real-Time Healing: Show Review 

  • Ariana Grande reworked "Thank U, Next" lyrics at her Brooklyn Barclays Center show.
  • The edit softened a line about ex Ricky Alvarez, reportedly her current boyfriend.
  • Change reflects the Eternal Sunshine Tour's theme of healing and self-reflection.

Ariana Grande used the closing night of her five-show run at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on 19 July, part of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, to make another tweak to the lyrics of "Thank U, Next", her 2018 chart-topping breakup anthem. The change softened a reference to former boyfriend Ricky…

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Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley’s Baltimore performance of ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’ goes viral

  • Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley's Baltimore duet went viral online.
  • Both are considered top-tier stars in country music currently.
  • They reportedly hold America's top two albums so far in 2026.

Country stars Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley gave a joint performance of their duet "I Can't Love You Anymore" in Baltimore over the weekend, with footage of the show quickly spreading online. The moment has drawn attention because both artists are currently among the biggest names in country…

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