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Religious supporters and colleagues attended Russell Brand’s trial daily

  • Brand’s trial drew a regular group of religious supporters and associates.
  • Several travelled from the United States to attend court.
  • A cameraman reportedly filmed for a possible documentary.

Russell Brand attended his trial at Southwark Crown Court with a regular group of relatives, religious supporters, colleagues and a bodyguard. The article describes supporters praying and meeting near the courtroom, while noting that Brand’s public Christian conversion followed the emergence of allegations against him and became part…

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Muna Tap Avalon Emerson, Romy for Dancing on the Wall Deluxe

  • Muna will release a 17-track deluxe album on 13 November.
  • Avalon Emerson’s title-track remix is available now.
  • Romy, Arlo Parks and Porches also contribute remixes.

Muna are releasing a deluxe edition of their May album *Dancing on the Wall*, following an October tour bus fire in which the band were reported safe. The expanded release adds four remixes, including work by Avalon Emerson, Arlo Parks and Porches, and gives fans a new version…

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The guitarist Paul McCartney and Keith Richards agreed was better than Eddie Van Halen: “The best”

  • McCartney and Richards preferred Hendrix’s expressive guitar playing.
  • McCartney praised Van Halen while favouring Hendrix.
  • Richards said Hendrix’s showy style was uniquely his.

Paul McCartney and Keith Richards both held Jimi Hendrix above Eddie Van Halen as a guitarist, valuing Hendrix’s ability to make the instrument serve a song. Their views highlight a difference between expressive playing and displays of technique, while recognising Van Halen’s skill and influence. McCartney praised Van…

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Nick Drake is remembered as the shyest man in music. An encounter with The Rolling Stones in 1967 might suggest otherwise

  • Drake reportedly played for the Rolling Stones in Morocco.
  • The story adds nuance to his shy public image.
  • He was a gifted guitarist who sought musical connection.

A reported encounter with the Rolling Stones in Morocco in 1967 complicates the familiar image of Nick Drake as exceptionally shy and withdrawn. The article says he allegedly performed for the band in the hope of attracting their attention, suggesting he actively sought musical connections despite his reserved…

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Morphine – “Spaceman Charm”

  • Morphine have shared the previously unreleased “Spaceman Charm”.
  • The track was recorded in 1998 and features new saxophone.
  • It will appear on the posthumous album *Cocoon*.

Morphine have released “Spaceman Charm”, a previously unheard track recorded in 1998, ahead of the posthumous album *Cocoon*. The release brings new attention to recordings left by frontman Mark Sandman, who died during a performance in Italy in 1999. *Cocoon* is assembled from abandoned recordings Sandman made with…

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Hermanos Gutiérrez Announce 2027 North American Tour, Including Radio City Music Hall Debut

  • Hermanos Gutiérrez will play 12 North American shows in May 2027.
  • Their New York date is their Radio City Music Hall debut.
  • The tour supports an album that reached No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.

Hermanos Gutiérrez have announced 12 North American concerts in May 2027 as part of their “Los Ojos Del Cóndor Tour”, supporting their latest album. The run includes the Swiss-Ecuadorian brothers’ first performance at Radio City Music Hall, their biggest headlining show in New York City to date. The…

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In 1975, Queen made a song they were scared to release. It has been streamed 3,300,000,000 times

  • Queen took a risk on a six-minute song.
  • John Deacon feared its release could be a major mistake.
  • ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has reportedly reached 3.3 billion streams.

Queen were uncertain about releasing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, a six-minute song that blended opera, rock guitars and shifting musical styles. Its success showed how an unconventional track could become one of the band’s defining works and a lasting part of popular culture. The article says bassist John Deacon privately…

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The Best Phone Plans for Frequent Concertgoers That Offer VIP Access, Ticket Discounts & Festival Lounges

  • T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T offer music-related customer perks.
  • Offers include ticket savings, presales and festival experiences.
  • Benefits and eligibility vary by carrier and event.

T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T offer concert and festival perks to some customers, including ticket discounts, presales, upgraded experiences and dedicated lounges. The article compares these benefits to help music fans make use of their existing mobile service when planning live events. T-Mobile offers 25% off tickets to select…

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ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud

  • ElevenMusic tracks can now be published directly to SoundCloud.
  • SoundCloud Artist Pro users get three months of ElevenMusic Pro.
  • Music platforms differ on how they handle AI-generated songs.

ElevenLabs users will be able to publish music made with its ElevenMusic platform directly to SoundCloud, extending the route from AI song creation to public sharing. The partnership gives SoundCloud artists another tool for experimenting and reaching listeners, as music services take varied approaches to AI-generated tracks. SoundCloud…

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You can post AI music straight to SoundCloud from ElevenLabs

  • ElevenLabs users can publish AI music directly to SoundCloud.
  • Artist Pro subscribers get three months of ElevenMusic Pro.
  • Directly published tracks will be labelled as AI-created.

SoundCloud has added a feature that lets users publish music made with ElevenLabs directly to the streaming platform, without first downloading and re-uploading files. The partnership also gives SoundCloud Artist Pro subscribers three months of ElevenMusic Pro, signalling the platform’s continued willingness to work with generative AI music…

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