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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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Born 115 Years Ago Today in Ohio, the “King of the Cowboys” Who Became the Only Person Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame Twice

  • Roy Rogers was born Leonard Slye in Ohio in 1911.
  • He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame twice.
  • His career spanned country music and Hollywood westerns.

Leonard Slye, later known as Roy Rogers, was born in Cincinnati on 5 November 1911 and became a celebrated singing cowboy, country performer and Hollywood star. He remains the only person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame twice, recognised first as a member of the Sons…

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Sony generated a record $3.15B from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q3 2026, up 8.9% YoY

  • Sony’s recorded music and publishing revenue reached a quarterly record of $3.15 billion.
  • Recorded music grew faster than publishing, rising 10.5% year on year.
  • Live events and merchandising helped drive the fastest growth in “Other” revenue.

Sony generated a record $3.15 billion from recorded music and music publishing in the three months to September 2026, its fourth consecutive quarter above $3 billion. Revenue rose 8.9% year on year, an increase of about $256 million, showing continued growth across its music rights businesses. Recorded music…

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Altdorfer landscape unseen for decades heads to London auction

  • Altdorfer’s rare 1520 landscape is going to auction in London.
  • It has not been shown publicly for 70 years.
  • Sotheby’s estimates it could sell for up to £5m.

An exceptionally rare landscape by Albrecht Altdorfer, unseen publicly for 70 years, will be auctioned in London next month with an estimate of £3m to £5m. Its reappearance is significant because it is considered one of the earliest landscapes in western art, and the first known work by…

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“They raised the axe. He started improvising a poem”: When Enslaved didn’t like their new songs, an old saga saved them

  • Enslaved recorded *Mið* without songs prepared in advance.
  • A Norse saga about an improvised poem inspired its concept.
  • Bjørnson says the pressure helped the band create together.

Enslaved guitarist Ivar Bjørnson says the band began making their new album, *Mið*, without songs ready to record, after he decided his prepared material was not good enough. The unusual process pushed the group to write together in the studio and gave the album its central idea: how…

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They Just Don’t Make Hard Rock Songs Like These 4 Classics From 1970 Anymore

  • Four hard rock classics from 1970 remain popular.
  • “All Right Now” charted strongly in both the UK and US.
  • “Black Night” still features on American classic rock radio.

The article revisits four hard rock songs released in 1970, presenting them as enduring classics that remain familiar to listeners today. Their chart performance and continued radio play show how songs that had mixed success in the United States could still become lasting favourites. Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” reached…

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The 10 highest-selling albums of the 1970s, ranked by Far Out

  • The list ranks the decade’s biggest-selling albums.
  • It spans rock, pop, disco and film soundtracks.
  • The ranking weighs influence as well as sales.

The article ranks 10 of the 1970s’ highest-selling albums, arguing that their range reflects a decade when musical styles expanded and began to overlap. It places commercial success alongside an editorial judgement of each record’s artistic importance. The text highlights soundtracks and albums by artists including the Eagles,…

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Katseye sparks backlash after canceling Detroit concert 30 minutes before showtime

  • Katseye postponed its sold-out Detroit show 30 minutes before it began.
  • Megan Skiendiel was unwell and unable to perform.
  • Parents criticised the late notice after costly trips to the concert.

Katseye postponed its sold-out Detroit concert 30 minutes before the scheduled 8pm start after member Megan Skiendiel became unwell. The late notice left fans upset and drew criticism from parents who had travelled long distances and spent heavily to attend. The venue announced the postponement at 7.30pm and…

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Cage the Elephant Preview New LP With Raucous Single ‘Make It Easy’

  • Cage the Elephant’s album *Dying in Reverse* is due on 5 February 2027.
  • “Make It Easy” is the latest preview and was performed on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*.
  • The band’s 2027 tour begins in Berlin on 8 February.

Cage the Elephant have announced their new album, *Dying in Reverse*, for release on 5 February 2027 and previewed it with the single “Make It Easy”. The mid-tempo rock track was also performed on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*, giving fans an early look at the band’s next record. Produced…

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From High Stakes to Anthems: How Sports and Pop Culture Collide

  • Sport and pop culture increasingly shape each other.
  • Supporters can turn songs into lasting sporting anthems.
  • Commercial spectacle risks overshadowing the match.

The article argues that sport now helps create popular culture, rather than simply borrowing from it. Music, celebrity, fashion and social media shape the build-up and atmosphere around matches, making major events shared cultural experiences as well as contests. Songs such as “Seven Nation Army” and “Freed from…

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CMAT joins Elton John for reworked festive classic as Amazon Original

  • CMAT and Elton John have reworked “Step Into Christmas”.
  • The track is an Amazon Music Original.
  • The 1973 song reached number seven in 2025.

CMAT and Elton John have released a reworked version of John’s 1973 festive single “Step Into Christmas” as this year’s Amazon Music Original holiday song. The collaboration pairs the Irish singer-songwriter’s distinctive vocals with the song’s lively rock rhythm and singalong chorus. John said he had admired CMAT…

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