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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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George Benson Feted by Wyclef Jean & More at Jazz Foundation Fundraiser: ‘Just One Way to Give Back’

  • George Benson received the 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award.
  • The fundraiser honoured musicians and philanthropist Eden Alpert.
  • Auction proceeds support musicians’ housing, healthcare and work.

George Benson received the Jazz Foundation of America’s 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award for Recording Excellence at a Los Angeles fundraiser on 1 November. The event recognised musicians and supporters of the music community, while raising money for assistance to musicians in need. Other honorees included pianist Patrice Rushen,…

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Karol G Sweeps Latin Airplay’s Top 3 With ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Tracks

  • Karol G is the first artist to sweep Latin Airplay’s top three with one album.
  • “BbY WOW” returned to No. 1 for a third week.
  • Her August album spent 11 weeks atop Top Latin Albums.

Karol G has become the first artist in the 32-year history of Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart to hold its top three positions at once with songs from a single album. The achievement highlights the simultaneous reach of tracks from her latest release and makes her the chart’s third…

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Conan O’Brien Says Modern Politics Rewards People with “No Soul”

  • O’Brien says politics rewards a lack of principle.
  • He calls the current climate deeply depressing.
  • He values comedy that creates human connections.

Conan O’Brien said modern American politics rewards people who set aside personal principles, describing the political climate as deeply depressing and nihilistic. Speaking at The New Yorker Festival, he argued that people need internal boundaries and a clear sense of who they are. O’Brien said direct political comedy…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1970 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four enduring singalong songs are associated with 1970.
  • The Jackson 5 scored their fourth consecutive No. 1 with “I’ll Be There”.
  • Covers and advertising helped keep “Venus” familiar.

Four songs linked to 1970 remain familiar singalongs for many baby boomers: the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There”, Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”, Shocking Blue’s “Venus” and The Kinks’ “Lola”. The article presents them as feel-good hits whose memorable melodies and messages helped them endure. “I’ll…

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Dog barks, feedback and Charlie Musselwhite: Tom Waits’ secret recordings for 1999’s ‘Mule Variations’

  • Waits captured ranch sounds while recording *Mule Variations*.
  • Musselwhite’s spontaneous reaction made it onto the album.
  • Waits encouraged feedback and unusual harmonica sounds.

Charlie Musselwhite has described Tom Waits’ unconventional recording methods while making the 1999 album *Mule Variations*. Waits recorded sounds outside the ranch studio alongside the musicians, then used some of those incidental noises to add atmosphere to the finished tracks. Musselwhite, whose harmonica features on “Get Behind the…

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Suno Says Jason Isbell Lawsuit Over Artist ‘Identities’ Must Be Dismissed: ‘Nothing Unlawful About That’

  • Suno wants Isbell’s likeness-rights lawsuit dismissed.
  • The dispute concerns prompts that evoke named artists.
  • Isbell says users can bypass Suno’s prompt safeguards.

Suno has asked a judge to dismiss Jason Isbell’s lawsuit, arguing that using an artist’s name as shorthand for a musical style is lawful and protected speech. The case matters because it tests whether an AI music platform can be held liable under laws protecting artists’ identities, a…

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Sonos adds room-specific music shortcuts and opens AI assistant waitlist

  • Sonos adds homescreen Presets for room and volume.
  • US waitlist opens 6 November for the 27voice beta.
  • The app update brings swipe controls and setup checks.

Sonos is updating its app with custom Presets that let users start music in a chosen room at a chosen volume from the homescreen. The update also opens a waitlist for a US beta of its 27voice AI assistant, adding more natural ways to control playback and speakers.…

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Mac Davis Hated His First No. 1 Hit for Being “Super Egotistical”

  • Davis’s first No. 1 became his only Hot 100 chart-topper.
  • The 1972 song topped two Billboard charts for three weeks.
  • Davis later called it egotistical and chauvinistic.

Mac Davis’s “Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me” became his first No. 1 hit in 1972, launching his success as a recording artist. Despite its chart performance and Grammy nomination, Davis later said he disliked the song, which he considered egotistical and chauvinistic. Written after producer Rick Hall…

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“Touched the world”: the singer Iggy Pop called the last great rock star

  • Iggy Pop called Kurt Cobain the last great rock star.
  • He praised Cobain’s raw performances and emotional reach.
  • A UK study found only 8% of artists are working-class.

Iggy Pop has described Kurt Cobain as the last rock star to create a profound emotional impact on young people around the world. His praise presents Cobain as a rare, unpolished figure whose music reached beyond celebrity and connected with people at a deep level. Pop recalled Cobain’s…

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Sam Burton Went Broke Making His New Album. It Was Worth It

  • Sam Burton says he went broke making *Fairweather Friend*.
  • He re-recorded its 11 songs several times.
  • The album reflects a more self-directed approach.

Sam Burton’s difficult, self-funded work on his third album, *Fairweather Friend*, has resulted in a record he feels represents him more fully. After mixed experiences with his previous album and being dropped by his label, he worked with producer Jonathan Wilson and pushed himself to make the new…

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