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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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Fears Burnham tax rises will strangle economy as figures show growth already stalling – but Pound rises as traders bet ‘Red’ Ed Miliband WON’T be Chancellor

  • Fears Burnham-era tax rises could hurt an already stalling economy.
  • Pound rises as markets bet against Miliband becoming Chancellor.
  • Shabana Mahmood tipped as front runner amid Chancellor appointment chaos.

Concerns are mounting that tax rises expected under Andy Burnham could damage the UK economy, coming just as new figures show growth already stalling. The economic anxiety is coupled with political turmoil over who will serve as Chancellor, with reports suggesting Burnham has wavered over appointing Ed Miliband…

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King Crimson: In The Court Of The Crimson King quiz

  • Louder runs a quiz on King Crimson's debut album, In The Court Of The Crimson King.
  • Album was released October 1969 alongside major records by Led Zeppelin and Zappa.
  • Feature highlights the band's distinctive instrumentation and striking cover art.

Louder (the rock and metal website behind Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog) has published a quiz testing readers' knowledge of King Crimson's 1969 debut album, In The Court Of The Crimson King. The album is widely regarded as a landmark in progressive rock, released amid a strong…

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Fcukers Lead 2026 Independent Music Awards Nominations: See the Full List

  • Fcukers lead 2026 Independent Music Awards with three nominations
  • Ceremony to be held at London's Roundhouse on 22 September
  • Young leads labels with five nominations; more categories coming soon

Fcukers, a New York-based electronic duo, lead the nominations for the 2026 Independent Music Awards with three nods, according to the Association of Independent Music (AIM). The awards, which recognise musicians, labels and creators across the independent sector, will be held at London's Roundhouse on 22 September, with…

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‘The Implications Are Global’: International Music Publishers Welcomes Australian Government’s ‘Landmark’ Statement on AI

  • Albanese vows AI firms can't use Australian creative works without consent
  • Global music publishers hail move as a "landmark" copyright stance
  • Government rejects tech industry calls for an AI compensation fund

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged that AI and tech companies will not be permitted to use copyright-protected creative works without consent, credit and fair payment, a stance that has been strongly welcomed by the international music publishing industry. Speaking at the University of Sydney, Albanese said…

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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
  • Argentina now face Spain in the New York final
  • Tuchel's late substitutions and tactics heavily criticised, including by Rooney

England's World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one…

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DAN HODGES: What Labour insiders are telling me about Burnham’s ‘U-turn’ on Chancellor, Ed Miliband’s ‘furious’ reaction and the replacement who may be the new PM’s only option

  • PM-elect Burnham may reverse decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Chancellor, angering Labour insiders who believed the role was his
  • Possible reasons: union opposition to Miliband's environmental agenda, market concerns about his appointment, and gender balance issues replacing female predecessor with male ex-leader
  • Shabana Mahmood, Home Secretary, has emerged as the frontrunner alternative for the Treasury role

Ed Miliband is angry. Reports that the former Labour leader has been ditched as Andy Burnham's chancellor have apparently turned Red Ed a peculiar shade of puce.

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England WAGs weep in the stands: Megan Pickford consoles her husband Jordan after Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat

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  • England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, ending their tournament despite coming within five minutes of reaching the final.
  • The match generated significant emotional reactions from players, supporters, and high-profile figures, alongside political tensions when Argentina displayed a Falkland Islands banner.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his substitution decisions as England's campaign ended in defeat.

The heartbroken England WAGs were seen consoling their partners in the stands as Argentina knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup on Wednesday night.

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The 1995 audition Edward Norton compared to the Nirvana demos: “It got hyped up”

  • Norton's 1995 Primal Fear audition became a circulating legend in Hollywood despite his efforts to remain inconspicuous
  • He won an Oscar nomination for the role but lost to Cuba Gooding Jr., considered by many to be a notable upset
  • The actor attributes his success to consistent preparation methods rather than anything extraordinary about the audition

He became an A-lister overnight. The post The 1995 audition Edward Norton compared to the Nirvana demos: “It got hyped up” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Del Rey confirms Stove album will have a companion record

  • Lana Del Rey confirms Stove album will get a companion record
  • She says companion LP needs one more month to finish
  • No titles or release dates given; artwork for both shared

Lana Del Rey has confirmed that her long-delayed album Stove will be accompanied by a second, previously unannounced "companion" record, closing off years of uncertainty over the project's status. In an Instagram post on 15 July, she said she needed just one more month to finish putting the…

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Arab Strap’s “Glamour Magick” video is body horror worthy of ‘The Substance’

  • Arab Strap unveiled a disturbing new “Glamour Magick” video.
  • The visuals are framed as body horror in style.
  • The song previews September album *Half-Told Tales*.

Arab Strap have released a new video for “Glamour Magick”, with BrooklynVegan highlighting its grotesque, body-horror aesthetic and comparing it to *The Substance*. The piece matters mainly as a new visual statement from the Scottish duo, presenting the song through an unsettling, cinematic style rather than a conventional…

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