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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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20 years after the film that changed everything, Anvil frontman Steve ‘Lips’ Kudrow has no regrets

  • The documentary brought Anvil a new generation of fans.
  • Kudlow says he has no regrets about its candid portrayal.
  • The upcoming tour will feature songs from the band’s first three albums.

The 2008 documentary *Anvil! The Story Of Anvil* introduced the Canadian metal band to a much wider audience, at a time when frontman Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow was delivering school meals. Nearly 20 years later, Kudlow says the film helped create the audience the band has today, and he…

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Iconic country music act cancels LA show just hours before showtime: ‘Flew in from Oklahoma for this!’

  • The Chicks postponed their Los Angeles show shortly before doors opened.
  • The concert was moved by 48 hours, with illness cited.
  • Travelling fans said the change left them facing unrecovered costs.

The Chicks postponed their Los Angeles concert about 90 minutes before it was due to begin, citing illness. The last-minute change left fans angry and disrupted plans for people who had travelled to the show, with some saying they had already paid for flights, hotels and other costs.…

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CJ Reay’s activist slogans take quilt form in new exhibition

  • CJ Reay made 14 slogan-led textile works.
  • The quilts connect handmade art with resistance to tech power.
  • Exhibitions are planned in Sheffield and Lincoln.

Artist CJ Reay has turned his activist poster style into 14 felt and appliqué works called the Anarchist Prayer Quilts. Their slogans challenge authoritarianism, wealth and technology, while the handmade form reflects his belief that art can affirm human creativity in an increasingly digital culture. Based in East…

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In 2001, Danny Dyer made his Broadway debut. Unfortunately, he’d spent the previous evening smoking crack

  • Dyer performed on Broadway after a sleepless night and smoking crack.
  • Harold Pinter confronted him over his behaviour.
  • Rehab and *EastEnders* later helped turn his career around.

Danny Dyer has recalled performing on Broadway in 2001 while exhausted and after smoking crack, an experience that left him frightened and unable to remember what to say. The episode marked a crisis in his early acting career and came as he was struggling with drug use and…

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ILLENIUM, Steve Aoki, Galantis, and More Lead Ubbi Dubbi 2027 ‘Canditopia’

  • Ubbi Dubbi returns to Fort Worth on 23–24 April 2027.
  • ILLENIUM, Steve Aoki and Galantis lead the lineup.
  • Early bird tickets go on sale on 5 November at 11am CT.

Ubbi Dubbi has announced its 2027 lineup and a “Canditopia” theme, sending its two mascots to a fictional candy planet. The eighth edition returns to Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth on 23–24 April, with a bill spanning several electronic music styles. ILLENIUM, Steve Aoki, Galantis, MK, Deorro,…

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The tale of Bun E Carlos and the finest aesthetic look of the era: “I always wanted to look like Keith Richards”

  • Bun E Carlos made everyday clothes his rock-star look.
  • He had hoped to resemble Keith Richards.
  • His style helped distinguish Cheap Trick.

While late-1970s rock stars often wore flamboyant stage clothes, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E Carlos became known for dressing like an ordinary working man. His rumpled shirts, dark ties and horn-rimmed glasses helped give the band a distinctive look and showed that a rock-star image did not have…

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KATSEYE Postpones Detroit Concert Due to Illness

  • KATSEYE postponed their Detroit show because Megan was unwell.
  • The announcement came about 40 minutes before the scheduled start.
  • Tickets remain valid for a new date, still to be announced.

KATSEYE postponed their Detroit concert after member Megan Skiendiel became unwell and could not perform. The decision was announced shortly before the show was due to start, disappointing fans who had travelled or made plans and delaying the group’s Michigan debut. The concert at Little Caesars Arena was…

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Born 59 Years Ago Today in Wales, the Rock Guitarist Who Helped Turn ‘The X-Files’ Into a UK Top 3 Hit

  • Mark Roberts was born in Wales in 1967.
  • Catatonia’s “Mulder and Scully” reached No. 3 in the UK.
  • Roberts’s latest solo album, Haenau, came out in November 2025.

Welsh guitarist and songwriter Mark Roberts, born in Llanrwst on 3 November 1967, helped take Catatonia from early releases to major chart success. Their song “Mulder and Scully”, inspired by The X-Files, reached No. 3 in the UK, helping propel the album International Velvet to the top of…

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Paul Westerberg, Dogbreath, and the prog-rock origins of The Replacements: “I was immediately struck”

  • Westerberg discovered Dogbreath while passing the Stinsons’ house.
  • The band’s Yes covers reflected its early prog-rock roots.
  • Westerberg introduced punk records and began reshaping its sound.

Paul Westerberg joined Dogbreath after hearing the band practise Yes’ ‘Roundabout’ near his home in Minneapolis. His arrival brought punk influences and, eventually, his own songs to a group whose early repertoire leaned towards progressive and classic rock, helping set the course for The Replacements. Brothers Bob and…

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Diana Ross Sets One-Off Australia Concert

  • Diana Ross will play one Australian show in Sydney in March 2027.
  • The concert is timed for the eve of the Mardi Gras Parade.
  • Groove Armada will join the bill for a DJ set.

Diana Ross will headline an exclusive Sydney concert on 5 March 2027, her first Australian performance in more than two decades. The one-night show is part of the inaugural Sydney Summertime series and takes place on the eve of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Ross…

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