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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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‘This Had Better Work’: Why This Folk-Country Band Sold Their House to Go on Tour

  • Wild Horses sold their home to pursue a full-time touring career.
  • The trio’s new album draws on life on the road.
  • Touring has included support slots with established roots artists.

Minnesota folk trio Wild Horses sold their home and bought a van after a festival booking in 2021, committing to make touring their livelihood. Their story matters because it shows the financial and personal risks behind pursuing a grassroots music career, as well as how life on the…

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Bob Dylan Meets With Pope Leo XIV in a Private Audience

  • Pope Leo XIV met Bob Dylan in a brief private audience.
  • The pope’s book quotes Dylan’s unpublished 1963 anti-bomb song.
  • They exchanged a rosary and Dylan’s autobiography.

Pope Leo XIV held a brief private audience with Bob Dylan on Wednesday, greeting him and exchanging a few lighthearted remarks. The meeting drew attention to the pope’s interest in music and peace, themes reflected in his writing and public encounters with artists. Leo’s book, *Disarmed and Disarming:…

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Scorpions Biopic ‘Wind Of Change’ From Fox Entertainment Global Lands Spring 2027 Theatrical Release With Roadside Attractions

  • The Scorpions biopic reaches North American cinemas in March 2027.
  • A German theatrical release is planned for January.
  • The film follows the band’s rise and Cold War-era impact.

Fox Entertainment Studios’ Scorpions biopic *Wind of Change* has secured a North American theatrical release through Roadside Attractions, scheduled for March 2027. The film traces how the German band rose to international fame and took rock music across the Iron Curtain, a story tied to the political divisions…

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Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu & Otoboke Beaver to Play Japanese Music Showcase matsuri ’26 in London

  • Three Japanese acts will play matsuri ’26 in London.
  • The showcase’s first European edition is on 14 December.
  • A Bangkok event is planned for February 2027.

Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Otoboke Beaver will perform at matsuri ’26, a Japanese music showcase in London on 14 December. It is the event’s first European edition, aimed at bringing Japanese music to wider international audiences. The showcase will take place at Outernet Live from 6pm to…

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In 1977, Billy Joel wrote his major breakthrough hit. He immediately didn’t want to play it

  • Joel was hesitant to play “Just the Way You Are”.
  • The song went down well with the Doobie Brothers’ crowd.
  • *The Stranger* helped launch a new phase of his career.

Billy Joel was reluctant to perform “Just the Way You Are” when it began gaining attention in 1977, fearing its sentimental sound would not suit the crowd he was opening for. The song became a major breakthrough, helping establish the success of *The Stranger* and showing how a…

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Tinashe Sends Message to Republican Fans During 2026 Midterm Elections: ‘Y’all Can Go’

  • Tinashe told Republican fans unhappy with her voting message they could leave.
  • She said she did not care about losing listeners over her views.
  • Democrats were set to control Congress after flipping multiple seats.

Tinashe urged her fans to vote in the 2026 US midterm elections, then told Republican fans who objected to her use of blue hearts to leave her audience. The exchange drew further criticism from one fan, but Tinashe replied that she did not care, making clear she would…

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BAND-MAID on the ‘Playfulness’ of ‘SPIN,’ The ‘BEYBLADE X Bey Kingdom Arc’ Ending Theme: Interview

  • BAND-MAID’s “SPIN” is the ending theme for a BEYBLADE X arc.
  • The song uses recorded Beyblade sounds and a singalong chorus.
  • The band designed its shifting rhythms for speed, fun and suspense.

BAND-MAID released “SPIN” on 28 October, a three-track single whose title song was written as the ending theme for the anime BEYBLADE X Bey Kingdom Arc. The band say they aimed to make it enjoyable for children and adults, with a singalong chorus and a fast-moving sound inspired…

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‘Chucky’ Creator Fires Back At Nicki Minaj for Making the Killer Doll a Republican in ‘Vote Red’ Post: ‘Chucky Has a Trans Kid and Is Anti-ICE’

  • Minaj cast Chucky as Republican in an Election Day post.
  • Creator Don Mancini said the character opposes ICE and supports a trans child.
  • Chucky’s series ran for three seasons, ending in 2024.

Nicki Minaj posted an apparently AI-created image of Chucky wearing a pink suit and a “Vote Red” pin on Election Day. Franchise creator Don Mancini rejected the Republican portrayal, saying the character’s story and values make him a poor fit for MAGA politics. Mancini described Chucky as having…

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In 1971, Carole King heard James Taylor’s ode to loneliness. Her response became “the best song ever written by a human being”

  • King wrote ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ in response to Taylor’s loneliness.
  • Taylor recorded the song first and praised it as the best ever written.
  • Both artists released successful versions within months of each other.

Carole King wrote ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ after James Taylor’s song ‘Fire and Rain’ expressed a sense of loneliness. The song became a way of reassuring Taylor that he was not alone, and its success helped King move towards performing her own music. Taylor recorded the song first,…

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‘Behemoth!’ Review: Pedro Pascal Strikes a Chord in This Bold, Intelligent Drama

  • Pedro Pascal plays a cellist probing his family’s past.
  • The drama blends music, film scoring and a non-linear story.
  • Its musical sequences and Pascal’s performance stand out.

Tony Gilroy’s drama *Behemoth!* follows Alex Serian, a former cello prodigy who left a promising orchestra career in Chicago to work on film scores in Los Angeles. As Alex investigates mysteries tied to his fractured family, the film uses a non-linear structure and lets music carry much of…

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