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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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Spice Girls (Mostly) Reunite For Melanie C’s Wedding to Chris Dingwall

  • Mel C married Chris Dingwall in a Lake District ceremony on 18 July.
  • Most Spice Girls attended; Victoria Beckham was at the World Cup instead.
  • Beckham lent Chisholm a dress and plans to design a bespoke one.

Melanie C, known as "Sporty Spice" during her Spice Girls career, married Australian model Chris Dingwall on Saturday 18 July in a private ceremony at Country House Cumbria in the Lake District. Most of her former bandmates attended, including Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Geri Halliwell-Horner, though Victoria…

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Talk Talk announce ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th anniversary reissue cut at half speed

  • Talk Talk reissue 'The Colour Of Spring' at half speed on 4 September 2026
  • One-off anniversary gig follows on 5 September at O2 Forum Kentish Town
  • Guests include Ed Harcourt, Fyfe Dangerfield and Mark Gardener; Hollis died in 2019

Talk Talk have announced a 40th anniversary half-speed reissue of their 1986 album 'The Colour Of Spring', due for release on 4 September 2026. The reissue coincides with a one-off reunion gig the following day at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town, marking a significant celebration of an album…

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“I Wanted To Get Away From Everything That Felt Too Familiar” CLASH Meets supermodel*

  • Frankie Beanie discusses new project supermodel* with Clash Magazine
  • EP track references his time studying music in Liverpool
  • Interview coincided with his first UK show in three years

Clash Magazine sat down with Virginia-born artist and producer Frankie Beanie ahead of his headline show at Camden's Barfly, discussing his new project supermodel* and the eight-point manifesto that shaped it. Launched in 2025 after a turbulent attempt to break into the Los Angeles music scene, the project…

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3 Rock Songs From 1991 That I Still Find Myself Listening to Today

  • American Songwriter picks three favourite rock songs from 1991
  • Featured artists: Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt and Bryan Adams
  • Adams' track spent 17 weeks at No. 1

American Songwriter has published a short retrospective piece highlighting three rock songs from 1991 that the author still enjoys listening to today. The article reflects on how the early 1990s marked a shift towards a slightly edgier, more modern sound compared with the previous decade, using these tracks…

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Liam Gallagher responds to fan’s request for new Oasis album

  • Liam Gallagher rules out a new Oasis album for now
  • He fears criticism if it doesn't meet sky-high expectations
  • Band last released an album, 'Dig Out Your Soul', in 2008

Liam Gallagher has told fans not to expect a new Oasis album any time soon, dampening speculation that had built since the band's 2024 reunion. The Britpop group last released a studio album in 2008 with 'Dig Out Your Soul', and although Gallagher had previously teased in 2024…

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Kris Kristofferson Credited This Songwriter With Bringing Him Back to Life in the 1960s

  • Kristofferson's encounter with country music and its prominent figures, particularly Johnny Cash, provided spiritual and existential renewal after years of professional drift
  • He pursued Cash's attention through unconventional persistence, eventually succeeding by flying a helicopter to Cash's home to personally deliver a demo recording
  • The connection catalyzed both a major artistic partnership and a fundamental shift in Kristofferson's sense of purpose and engagement with life

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: Pictured from left are singers Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. 1978. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Kris Kristofferson credited songwriters like Johnny Cash for giving him a new "fascination with living" in the 1960s. The post Kris Kristofferson Credited This Songwriter With…

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“His songs remain timeless. His bass lines still burrow deep into the ear – and the heart”: Moody Blues icon John Lodge Remembered

  • John Lodge, The Moody Blues' bassist and co-vocalist for 50 years, died unexpectedly in October 2025 at 82.
  • His melodic bass work and falsetto harmonies helped define progressive rock; he remained active in music until his death.

His unique voice and playing helped shape the band’s pioneering progressive approach, and he kept the flame burning long after they’d stopped touring

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Gin Wigmore’s ‘Beautiful Mess’ Offers The Tangled Truth

  • New Zealand songwriter Gin Wigmore releases her first album in 8 years after major personal upheaval including divorce and relocation
  • The record explores emotional complexity and personal reconstruction through introspection and poetic storytelling

Gin Wigmore has shared her new album ‘Beautiful Mess’ in full. An exceptional talent, Gin Wigmore emerged from New Zealand to score international acclaim, a songwriter whose potency was spread across three riveting albums. Going through some changes in the past few years, Gin has navigated divorce and…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1993 That 90s Kids Will Never Forget

  • Article lists three memorable 1993 one-hit wonders
  • Tracks: Tag Team, Haddaway and Queen Latifah songs
  • All are noted as still culturally resonant decades later

American Songwriter has published a nostalgia-focused list highlighting three "one-hit wonder" tracks from 1993 that remain fondly remembered by people who grew up in the 1990s. The piece reflects on the era's musical diversity, when radio stations mixed genres from rock and rap to dance and pop, and…

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Journey’s Jonathan Cain wants Bruce Springsteen to “shut up” about politics

  • Jonathan Cain wants Bruce Springsteen to avoid political commentary.
  • Cain’s views reflect his close ties to Trump-linked evangelical politics.
  • Springsteen has long used his platform to address public issues.

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has criticised Bruce Springsteen for speaking publicly about politics, saying he wishes the singer would “shut up” and focus on music. The comments underline the continuing divide among musicians and audiences over whether prominent artists should use their platforms for political views. Cain, whose…

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