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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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In 1994, Robert Plant gave fans the reunion they wanted. It went so well he needed to destroy it

  • Plant and Page reunited for projects beyond Led Zeppelin.
  • Their music drew on new influences as well as their past.
  • Plant ended the partnership when he felt it was time to move on.

Robert Plant’s post-Zeppelin work with Jimmy Page gave fans a reunion of sorts, blending their shared musical history with newer influences. Although the projects were warmly received, Plant decided to end the partnership when he felt it was time to move on, prioritising creative change over nostalgia. Their…

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Cristian Castro Signs With Enso Music for Management: ‘Chance to Build Something Truly Historic’

  • Cristian Castro has signed with Enso Music for management.
  • A new album is planned for 2027.
  • His tour is scheduled to continue through March 2027.

Cristian Castro has signed a management deal with Enso Music, beginning a new phase in the Mexican pop singer’s career. The partnership is led by Enso chief executive Jorge Juárez and follows Castro’s receipt of a Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his influence across more than three decades.…

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CMA Awards announce star-studded line-up and Dolly Parton tribute

  • Ella Langley leads the CMA nominees with nine.
  • The ceremony will pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
  • Lainey Wilson returns as host for a third year.

The first performers announced for the 60th CMA Awards include Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, Tim McGraw and several other country artists. The ceremony will also honour Dolly Parton, who died in August, and will be hosted by Lainey Wilson for the third consecutive year. The line-up also includes…

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Star’s Revenge announce second album and release lead single

  • Star’s Revenge have announced their second album.
  • “Don’t Worry Dynamite” is out now.
  • The band will play a Brooklyn residency in December.

Star’s Revenge have announced their second album, *Star’s Revenge II*, and released its first single, “Don’t Worry Dynamite”. The New York rock band includes Geese guitarist Emily Green and Sunflower Bean’s Olive Faber, giving Green an outlet for making rock music alongside her work with Geese. The 11-track…

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Ella Langley, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert Among Performers For CMA Awards

  • Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA nominees with nine.
  • The first performer line-up includes Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert.
  • The ceremony will include a tribute to Dolly Parton.

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the first performers for the 60th annual CMA Awards, led by Ella Langley, who has nine nominations. The line-up also includes Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays, Zach Top and Tucker Wetmore; a tribute…

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The band George Harrison thought had damaged their careers, until they sold over 200,000,000 records

  • Harrison said the film damaged the Bee Gees’ image and careers.
  • The film featured the group performing Beatles songs.
  • The Bee Gees’ record sales are estimated above 200 million.

The Bee Gees’ decision to star in the 1978 film *Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band* drew criticism from George Harrison, who felt the Beatles covers harmed the group’s image and careers. The article argues the film’s weak script and subdued performances made the tribute fall flat, despite…

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CANDLEBOX’s KEVIN MARTIN Has Changed His Mind About Making Another Full-Length Album: ‘We’re Doing It’

  • Kevin Martin has dropped plans to retire from Candlebox.
  • Original guitarist Peter Klett’s return renewed their musical chemistry.
  • Martin says the band is making another full-length album.

Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin says he has changed his mind about stepping away from the band and is now working on another full-length album. The group had announced a farewell tour and released an album billed as its final record more than three years ago, but renewed performances…

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Pearl Jam seek permanent drummer after Matt Cameron’s departure

  • Pearl Jam are seeking a permanent drummer after Matt Cameron’s departure.
  • Jeff Ament hopes the band will play shows next year.
  • Cameron left after 27 years, citing the demands of touring.

Pearl Jam are still looking for a permanent drummer after Matt Cameron left in July 2025, ending a 27-year tenure. Bassist Jeff Ament says the band is not rushing the search, but hopes to play shows next year and feels some urgency to perform while its members are…

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Bon Jovi Confirm New 2027 Stadium Shows, Including at Notre Dame Stadium

  • Bon Jovi added Toronto and South Bend stadium shows to their 2027 tour.
  • Toronto’s second date is 7 August; Notre Dame Stadium is 2 October.
  • Pre-sale starts 11 November, with general sale on 13 November.

Bon Jovi have added two stadium dates to their 2027 Forever Tour: a second show in Toronto and a newly announced concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The shows extend the band’s return to touring after frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal surgery kept him off stage…

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In 1997, George Harrison dismissed one band as the downfall of music. They’ve since gone on to sell over 200,000,000 records

  • Harrison questioned U2’s lasting significance.
  • U2 have sold more than 200 million records.
  • He criticised music’s growing focus on attention and sales.

George Harrison criticised U2 in 1997, saying the band’s showmanship and self-importance reflected what he saw as music’s decline. He also doubted they would be remembered 30 years later, a prediction that sits uneasily with their lasting commercial success. Harrison argued that music was becoming more focused on…

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