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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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Andy’s New Order: Burnham dad dances to 80s Manchester band as he plans to hand income tax powers to Labour mayors

  • Burnham becomes Labour leader, dances to New Order at celebration
  • Plans to devolve income tax powers to regional mayors
  • Considering "death tax" for social care funding, sparking warnings

Andy Burnham has taken over as Labour leader and marked the moment by dancing to New Order, the Manchester band, reflecting his strong regional identity as he sets out an agenda that includes devolving income tax powers to metro mayors. The plans form part of a wider pledge…

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Watch Ariana Grande joined by Ty Dolla $ign for ‘Safety Net’ in Brooklyn

  • Ty Dolla $ign made a surprise guest appearance during Ariana Grande's Brooklyn residency at Barclays Center
  • The pair performed their 2020 collaboration 'Safety Net', with hints of future projects teased afterward
  • Her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour continues through multiple venues before a new album launches July 31

The rapper teased “to be continued…” after the surprise appearance The post Watch Ariana Grande joined by Ty Dolla $ign for ‘Safety Net’ in Brooklyn appeared first on NME.

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The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week

  • Weekly music roundup featuring established artists and emerging talent across diverse genres from post-punk to acoustic
  • Highlighted tracks include Yard Act's energetic 'Cherophobe Rock', Fiona Apple's introspective work, and Queens of the Stone Age's genre-bending 'Easy Street'

An amalgamation of incredible sounds... The post The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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“I didn’t expect the albums to last the way they have. If I’d known, I would have done better. The bands might say that too!” Genesis sleeve artist Colin Elgie started with the vaguest brief imaginable, and won a whole year in the limelight

  • Colin Elgie recalls designing Genesis's A Trick of the Tail cover in 1975.
  • He had no songs, lyrics or band meeting to work from.
  • Marks the album's 50th anniversary and Elgie's career breakthrough.

Illustrator Colin Elgie has reflected on designing the cover for Genesis's 1976 album A Trick of the Tail, marking its 50th anniversary. The commission, given in 1975, was notable for its almost non-existent brief: Elgie had no songs or lyrics to work from and had not even met…

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Larry David Roasts RFK Jr. in Newest Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

  • Larry David's new HBO series features a sketch satirizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine positions
  • The sketch critiques Kennedy's fitness for high office through pointed dialogue from David's character
  • This reflects a fractured friendship between David and Kennedy after the latter's alignment with the current administration

David tells a Kennedy stand-in that “If some idiot, some moron, ever put you in charge, that would be a dark day for humanity." Larry David Roasts RFK Jr. in Newest Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Liz Shannon Miller

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“I just really follow my nose”: How curiosity led George Miller from ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Happy Feet’

  • George Miller's directorial career spans dystopian action films (Mad Max series) through family entertainment (Babe, Happy Feet), with Happy Feet earning over $384m globally
  • Miller attributes his genre-hopping to artistic curiosity and technological fascination rather than commercial strategy
  • He demonstrated continued versatility by returning to acclaimed action filmmaking with Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015

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‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51

  • Waddingham reflects on fame arriving after 25 years in theatre
  • Discusses Emmy-winning Ted Lasso role and new Hollywood films
  • Talks new series Ride or Die and industry sexism

Hannah Waddingham, star of Ted Lasso, discusses her transformation from a long-serving but low-profile musical theatre performer into a major Hollywood name, following the football comedy's global success during lockdown. Now 51, she reflects on how a career built over 25 years suddenly brought her an Emmy win,…

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‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda marked 'Saiyaara's' first anniversary with a collector's vinyl LP launch at London's Wembley Stadium
  • The romantic drama became India's highest-grossing love story, earning $69 million worldwide since its release
  • The two-disc vinyl package includes 25 recordings plus a commemorative diary and film memorabilia designed for long-term fan collection

Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to revisit the film’s complete…

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Coffin to lie in state as Bonnie Tyler’s funeral details announced

  • Bonnie Tyler's funeral arrangements in Wales are now fully confirmed
  • Public procession through Mumbles and Skewen on 15–17 August
  • Family requests charity donations instead of flowers

Full arrangements for Bonnie Tyler's funeral in Wales have been confirmed, giving fans the chance to pay their respects along the funeral route before a private family service. Her coffin will be brought back to her home in Mumbles on Saturday, 15 August, at 3.30pm BST, with the…

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TAKE UR GUESSES🫵

  • A short-form teaser inviting viewers to guess something music-related
  • Interactive format designed to spark comments and speculation

This YouTube Short, titled "TAKE UR GUESSES🫵", appears to be a music-related teaser clip inviting viewers to guess something about the content on show, whether that's a sample, an artist, a beat or an upcoming release. This playful, interactive format is a common way for creators to build…

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