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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 “hard-edged” album Billy Joel called the most fun

  • *52nd Street* was Billy Joel’s most enjoyable album to make.
  • It blended rock, jazz and New York-inspired storytelling.
  • The 1978 record became his first US number one.

Billy Joel described his 1978 album *52nd Street* as the most fun record he made, despite its “hard-edged” sound and themes of New York nightlife. The article highlights how the album broadened Joel’s musical identity after *The Stranger*, combining rock, jazz and pop influences while strengthening his standing…

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Gracie Abrams – Daughter From Hell

  • Gracie Abrams releases 16-track third album 'Daughter From Hell'
  • Reviewer calls it emotionally intense but oddly tame overall
  • Knife imagery and Taylor Swift comparisons recur throughout the record

Gracie Abrams has released her third studio album, 'Daughter From Hell', a 16-track record reviewed by Clash Magazine as emotionally heavy but ultimately restrained compared to its dramatic title. The release matters as a test of whether Abrams, a 2023 Clash cover star and 2025 Artist of the…

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Watch Post Malone premieres new song ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ at World Cup pre-game ceremony

  • Post Malone debuted 'Chrome Heartbreaker' before the World Cup final
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup
  • Star-studded pre-match and half-time shows featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and more

Post Malone performed a live set before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, using the pre-match slot to debut his new track 'Chrome Heartbreaker'. The appearance formed part of an elaborate pre-game and half-time entertainment lineup surrounding the Spain-Argentina final, reflecting how major sporting finals increasingly incorporate large-scale…

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‘Shrimad Bhagavatam’ Anchors Sagar Pictures Entertainment’s Global Push, Indian Studio Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Sagar Pictures Entertainment launches global IP-led studio business
  • "Shrimad Bhagavatam" is its flagship seven-chapter theatrical franchise
  • Studio builds on 75-year Sagar legacy of Indian epic adaptations

Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE), the Mumbai-based studio behind Indian TV and film adaptations of ancient epics, has confirmed it is launching a global studio business. The move sees the firm expand beyond film and television production into an intellectual property-led strategy covering gaming, music, consumer products and theme…

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Masego’s ‘Fix Your Face’ Is A Soulful, All-Star Return

  • Masego releases new gospel-influenced album 'Fix Your Face'
  • Features Buju Banton, Leon Thomas, Keyshia Cole and more
  • He plays London's O2 Arena on 18 October 2026

Masego has released his new album 'Fix Your Face', a genre-blending record that shifts his previously coined "traphousejazz" style towards gospel influences, blended with jazz and R&B-adjacent songwriting. The American singer is known for his eclectic, boundary-pushing sound, and this release continues that pattern while marking a fresh…

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Dive into the songs Kamal. wishes he’d written in his exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover

  • Kamal. curates exclusive playlist for NME's The Cover feature
  • Playlist includes songs by Phoebe Bridgers, Frank Ocean, Norah Jones
  • Follows release of his debut album last week

NME has released an exclusive playlist from rising British singer Kamal. to accompany his feature on The Cover, the outlet's weekly series spotlighting emerging music talent. Titled 'Songs I Wish I Wrote', the playlist gathers tracks by artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Frank Ocean and Norah Jones, chosen by…

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The 1981 gig that made Sting leave The Police: “A way of evolving”

  • A 1981 solo gig persuaded Sting to pursue independence.
  • The Police split in 1984 after his decision to move on.
  • Later reunion tensions highlighted the band’s strained dynamic.

A solo performance by Sting at the 1981 Secret Policeman’s Ball reportedly convinced him he could develop beyond The Police. Performing ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Message in a Bottle’ with only guitar and voice made him realise he could work independently, a decision that ultimately led to the band’s 1984…

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Knats’ ‘Bowling Ball’ Is A Strike Against The Far Right

  • Knats release 'Bowling Ball', a single opposing the far right
  • Written after an anti-EDL counter-protest in Newcastle
  • Artwork created by comedian Vic Reeves

North East collective Knats have released a new single, 'Bowling Ball', written as a direct response to the rise of the far right in the UK. The track continues the group's momentum following their acclaimed debut album, released earlier this year via Fontana/Gearbox, and a well-received performance on…

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Watch Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger perform ‘Desire’ at World Cup 2026™ Closing Ceremony

  • Williams, Pausini and Scherzinger performed FIFA's first official anthem, "Desire"
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 final
  • Williams' glittery tracksuit sparked varied fan reactions online

Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger performed the song "Desire" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, held after the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The performance marked the debut of the first official FIFA anthem, written by Williams, who was named the organisation's…

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Burnham Administration Authorises Oil Expansion As Iran Crisis Deepens; Spain Wins World Cup, Fox Captures Open Championship

  • Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, approves North Sea oil and gas expansion amid deepening US-Iran military crisis with casualties in Iraq
  • Spain wins dramatic World Cup final while Ryan Fox wins his first major at the Open Championship

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has commenced his tenure by approving North Sea oil and gas expansion as international tensions intensify. The United States and Iran remain locked in escalating military confrontation, now in

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