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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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Film Major – “The Board”

  • Prolific musician James Palko releases 'The Board,' new single from his Film Major project
  • Song features distorted lo-fi indie-pop influenced by 1990s underground acts, with lyrics about financial deception

The Queens-based musician James Palko is a busy man. Until recently, Palko played bass in Taking Meds. These days, he leads the power-pop Pretty Rude, who released their debut album Ripe last year. He also releases music under the name Jimmy Montague; his album Tomorrow's Coffee came out…

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Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham’s government need to do now?

  • UK government commits £45 million over three years to expand music industry access, targeting working-class young people and breaking down class barriers to creative careers
  • Funding includes £12.5 million for public library music hubs with free studios and £10 million for youth mentoring programmes
  • Initiative part of new Labour administration's cultural growth strategy; music sector contributes £8 billion annually to UK economy

MPs and industry insiders speak out on progress being made, and urgent, vital action still needed on the ticket levy for protecting artists and venues, as well as beating the Brexit touring crisis and banning ticket touts The post Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for…

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German TV in Crosshairs After Network Cancels “Antifascist” Performance

  • ZDF canceled an anti-extremism musical performance, arguing its messaging risked promoting violence
  • The song went viral after independent release, topping German music rankings
  • Programme hosts, media groups, and artists protested the decision as censorship; dispute remains over prior legal clearance

Public broadcaster ZDF said a new song by musicians Danger Dan and Igor Levit could be considered an incitement to violence against the far right.

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They’re Not ‘Major Labels.’

  • Major music companies have dramatically expanded merchandise and live event operations, now generating $2–2.5 billion annually
  • These revenue streams have grown 3–7x faster than recorded music, now rivalling physical sales and ad-funded streaming combined
  • Strategic acquisitions and high-profile artist partnerships (e.g. Bad Bunny tours, Ceremony of Roses deal) are driving expansion

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Lava La Rue’s ‘Prince Of Bologna’ Is A Shoplifting Rollercoaster

  • Lava La Rue releases new single "Prince Of Bologna" via Speedy Wunderground
  • Made with producer Dan Carey; seven-inch vinyl out 30th July
  • Self-directed video shows a Brighton shoplifting chase and rooftop parkour

Lava La Rue has released a new single, "Prince Of Bologna", recorded as part of Speedy Wunderground's rapid-fire singles series with producer Dan Carey. The track follows the London artist's recent EP "Do You Know Everything (D.Y.K.E)", which reframed their identity and highlighted their dual role as both…

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Zach Bryan surprises fans with unreleased acoustic performance of ‘Walk Backwards’ on YouTube

  • Zach Bryan posted an unreleased acoustic version of "Walk Backwards" on YouTube.
  • The surprise drop delighted his large, devoted fanbase.
  • Bryan is known for stadium-selling popularity and unpredictable releases.

Country singer Zach Bryan gave fans an unexpected treat over the weekend by sharing an unreleased acoustic performance of a song called "Walk Backwards" on YouTube. The surprise release fits Bryan's reputation for unpredictable drops that delight his large and devoted fanbase, reinforcing his status as one of…

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Green energy tycoon Dale Vince sports a ‘chips are vegan’ t-shirt after being invited to help welcome Andy Burnham to Downing St… but he warns new PM that naming Ed Miliband as Chancellor would be a ‘mistake’

  • Dale Vince joined Burnham's Downing Street welcome in a "chips are vegan" t-shirt
  • Vince warned against making Ed Miliband Chancellor, calling it a "mistake"
  • Comes as Burnham prepares his first Cabinet reshuffle as new PM

Green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince was invited to Downing Street to help welcome Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, marking Burnham's first day in office after Keir Starmer's resignation. Vince, known for his outspoken environmental and political views, used the occasion to publicly caution Burnham against appointing…

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HERIOT, Catch Fire & More To Play Special Charity Show

  • MKF Fest honours Miles Kent in Nottingham on 15 August
  • HERIOT, Catch Fire and others headline two-stage charity show
  • Proceeds support The Christie Charity and a young musicians' initiative

A charity concert named MKF Fest (Miles Kent Forever Fest) will take place in Nottingham on 15 August in memory of Miles Kent, a well-known figure in the alternative music scene. The two-stage event, hosted at Rescue Rooms and Red Rooms, will feature Catch Fire, Miles's former band,…

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“I’m just not prepared for the criticism if it doesn’t sell 100 million copies in the first hour.” Liam Gallagher gives his tongue-in-cheeks reasons for not wanting to make a new Oasis album

  • Liam Gallagher jokingly rules out a new Oasis album for now
  • Says no record could meet fans' impossibly high expectations
  • Suggests the band focus on gigs instead, in a comment made on X

Liam Gallagher has dampened fan hopes of a new Oasis studio album, joking that no record could possibly meet the sky-high expectations that would come with it. He made the remarks on X in response to a fan who claimed a new Oasis album "will actually change lives",…

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Pulp Play “Wickerman” For The First Time In 15 Years

  • Pulp played "Wickerman" live for the first time since 2011
  • Show marked Rough Trade's 50th birthday at Royal Festival Hall
  • Band performed entire More album in full for the first time

Pulp played "Wickerman," a deep cut from their 2001 album We Love Life, for the first time since 2011 during a special performance at London's Royal Festival Hall this past Saturday. The show marked celebrations for Rough Trade's 50th birthday, and it was also notable for being the…

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