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In 1973, Elton John released a song with a missing verse. Over 240,000,000 streams later, it still has questions

  • ‘Daniel’ originally included a verse about a Vietnam veteran.
  • Elton John cut the verse to shorten the song.
  • The song has exceeded 240 million streams.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote ‘Daniel’ in a single day, with John composing the music after Taupin brought him the lyrics. The song’s original final verse was cut for length, leaving its story of two brothers parting more ambiguous; the missing words explicitly linked Daniel’s departure to…

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ZETRA Share Shimmering New Track ‘Adrena’

  • ZETRA have released “Adrena”, their first new music since 2025.
  • The duo are beginning a new chapter without their usual make-up.
  • The track blends 1990s alternative rock with their distinctive sound.

ZETRA have begun a new chapter by revealing their faces without their usual make-up and releasing “Adrena”. The track marks their first new music since the 2025 EP “Believe” and draws on 1990s alternative rock while retaining the duo’s otherworldly sound. The article describes the change in image…

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Apple Music adds a feature for recording karaoke videos

  • Apple Music is adding a karaoke video feature called Selfie Sing.
  • It records users singing with scrolling lyrics and optional vocal effects.
  • Selfie Sing is in the iOS 27.3 beta and has a dedicated playlist.

Apple is adding Selfie Sing to Apple Music, letting users record themselves singing along to songs with lyrics scrolling on screen. The feature builds on Apple Music’s Sing karaoke function and offers a way to make and share karaoke videos without switching to another app. Selfie Sing is…

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Hear Gojira’s Joe Duplantier roar on new Cult Of Luna single Sadness Will Reign

  • Joe Duplantier guests on Cult Of Luna’s new single.
  • “Sadness Will Reign” is the album’s fourth single.
  • Cult Of Luna’s European tour includes a London date on 6 March.

Cult Of Luna have released “Sadness Will Reign”, a new single featuring Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. The collaboration pairs his growl with singer and guitarist Johannes Persson’s over five minutes of heavy riffing, and arrives as the Swedish band build towards their next studio album. “In The Shadow…

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4 Classic Bob Dylan Songs That Come From Unheralded Albums

  • Four Dylan classics come from less celebrated albums.
  • The picks span 1967 to 2009.
  • “Brownsville Girl” runs for 11 minutes.

The article argues that four standout Bob Dylan songs come from albums that are often overlooked in his catalogue. It highlights how a single track can reach the heights of Dylan’s best work even when its album is regarded as uneven or less celebrated. The songs are “All…

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The Cure’s Robert Smith promises tour dates for 2027 “bursting with new songs”

  • The Cure plan more concerts in 2027.
  • Robert Smith says the setlists will feature new songs.
  • Two further albums have reportedly been completed.

Robert Smith says The Cure will announce more concert dates for 2027, with shows expected to feature many new songs. The plans build on a summer of performances celebrating their latest album, *Songs of a Lost World*, and add to anticipation around the band’s unreleased music. Smith did…

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Kingfishr Announce New Album ‘Weight Of The Feather’

  • Kingfishr’s second album arrives on 9 April.
  • It follows the trio’s successful debut, ‘Halcyon’.
  • The record reflects on fame, pressure and change.

Irish trio Kingfishr will release their second album, ‘Weight of the Feather’, on 9 April next year. The record follows their successful debut, ‘Halcyon’, and explores how the band’s unexpected rise has changed their lives and brought new pressures. Recorded at Angelic Studios in Oxfordshire and Snap Studios…

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‘Dreams Do Come True’: Celebrities React as Democrats Sweep to Power In 2026 Midterm Election

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Six Senate seats flipped to the Democrats.
  • Celebrities celebrated the results and Ohio’s governor race.

Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in the 2026 midterm elections, ending years out of power and leaving President Donald Trump to face his final two years with a weakened position in Congress. The result prompted public celebrations from musicians and actors, many of…

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Born 86 Years Ago Today in West Texas, the Songwriter Behind Emmylou Harris’ No. 1 Hit Who Later Duetted With Tanya Tucker

  • Delbert McClinton turns 86.
  • Emmylou Harris made his song a No. 1 hit.
  • His career spans blues, country, soul and rock.

Delbert McClinton, born in Lubbock, Texas, on 4 November 1940, is celebrated for a career spanning nearly seven decades across country, blues, soul and rock. Though his only solo Top 10 pop hit was “Givin’ It Up for Your Love”, the article argues that this chart record understates…

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“My desire to push those buttons made them nervous”: Jordan Rudess had much to learn when he joined Dream Theater

  • Rudess joined Dream Theater in 1999.
  • His orchestral approach initially unsettled the band.
  • Joining the group opened the door to a new life on tour.

Jordan Rudess says joining Dream Theater in 1999 transformed his life and required him to adapt his musical approach to the band. His interest in orchestration and layered sounds initially made his new bandmates nervous, but it broadened the group’s sound and helped shape the album *Metropolis Pt.…

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