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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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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1960s We Hear All the Time in Thrift Shops and Vintage Stores

  • Three 1960s rock songs suit thrift shop soundtracks.
  • The picks are by the Rolling Stones, CCR and Bob Dylan.
  • Their themes connect with bargain hunting and nostalgia.

The article highlights three 1960s rock songs that it says are often played in thrift shops and vintage stores. It argues that their themes and nostalgic sound suit the experience of browsing second-hand goods. The selections are the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, Creedence…

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In 1997, Bono lost one of his best musical friends. Now, his goodbye has been heard 100,000,000 times

  • Bono wrote the song after Michael Hutchence’s death.
  • He regretted not staying in closer contact.
  • The track became both a goodbye and a message of hope.

Bono wrote U2’s “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” after the death of his friend Michael Hutchence, INXS’s frontman. The song grew from Bono’s regret that he had been too busy to stay in closer touch, and turned his grief into a message of encouragement…

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The “genius“ 1960s album that peaked at 10 in the US. But John Lennon and Paul McCartney both agreed was “greatest album ever made”

  • *Pet Sounds* peaked at number 10 in the US.
  • McCartney and Lennon both admired the album.
  • George Martin said it helped inspire *Sgt Pepper*.

The Beach Boys’ 1966 album *Pet Sounds* peaked at number 10 in the US, yet it had a profound influence on the Beatles’ music. Paul McCartney praised its arrangements and emotional power, while John Lennon reportedly called it the greatest album ever made, and producer George Martin said…

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Music Industry Moves: Jackson Wang Inks With WME; Position Music Signs Arkai to JV With Lindsey Stirling’s Label

  • Jackson Wang signed with WME for representation.
  • Arkai joined Position Music and LindseyStomp in a label joint venture.
  • Several companies announced senior hires and new signings.

Jackson Wang has signed with WME for representation while continuing to be represented by Team Wang Records and Roc Nation. The move comes as he promotes his new single “Thank You” through an Apple campaign and follows a career that includes a Billboard 200 milestone and a Coachella…

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Greta Van Fleet’s Audience Used to Be Old Dudes in Zeppelin Shirts. Something Changed

  • Greta Van Fleet says its crowds have become younger and more diverse.
  • Josh Kiszka links the change to young listeners discovering rock through peers.
  • The band plans arena dates, including a May show at London’s O2.

Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka says the band’s audiences have grown younger and more varied since its early major shows, when older male fans in Led Zeppelin shirts were prominent. He sees the shift as evidence that younger listeners are embracing classic rock when they hear it…

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Kanye West Announces 2027 Concert at Mexico City’s Iconic Estadio Azteca

  • Ye will play Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on 19 March 2027.
  • The concert follows his return to Mexican stages in January 2026.
  • Ticket prices and sale dates are still to be announced.

Kanye West, who also performs as Ye, has announced a concert at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca for 19 March 2027. The return marks his first show at the stadium and follows his two Mexico City performances in January 2026, ending a gap of more than 17 years away…

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These Coffee Table Books Make the Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

  • Coffee table books offer pop-culture fans a festive gift option.
  • The titles span film, television, music and theatre.
  • Many feature archival photos and production material.

The article presents a selection of pop-culture coffee table books as holiday gifts for fans of film, television, music and theatre. It highlights books that combine visual appeal with behind-the-scenes stories and archival material, offering readers a way to explore how well-known productions were made. The selection includes…

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Is This Goodbye? Watch the Final Moments of What Could Be Aerosmith’s Last-Ever Concert

  • Aerosmith played a celebratory Hollywood Bowl finale.
  • Steven Tyler said the band could not be got rid of.
  • The group’s future remains uncertain.

Aerosmith’s two-night “Aerosmith & Friends: California Dream On” concert at the Hollywood Bowl offered fans a possible farewell after Steven Tyler’s larynx injury cut short the band’s 2023 tour. Tyler’s return to the stage and the celebratory finale left the group’s future uncertain, but he signalled he was…

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Queens Of The Stone Age on 2027 tour plans: “We’re going to do something that’s beyond what we’ve ever done before”

  • Queens Of The Stone Age promise a new direction for their 2027 live shows.
  • Josh Homme says the ‘Catacombs’ tour changed the band.
  • The group’s ninth album, ‘Perfecth’, was released on 30 October.

Queens Of The Stone Age have teased that their 2027 tour will take their live shows in a new direction, with Josh Homme promising “something that’s beyond what we’ve ever done before”. The plans follow the band’s more stripped-back and theatrical ‘Catacombs’ performances, which Homme said had changed…

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Joyce Manor Win Album Of The Year | Rock Sound Awards 2026

  • Joyce Manor win Album of the Year.
  • The award is for their seventh album.
  • The record has brought new fans and career milestones.

Joyce Manor have won the 2026 Rock Sound Award for Album of the Year for ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’. The award recognises the Californian trio’s seventh album, whose catchy punk sound has helped bring the band to a wider audience. The article describes the record…

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