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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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‘Supercharged’ royalties, Downtown’s margins, and more cost cuts: What I learned from UMG’s Q3 earnings call

  • UMG’s third-quarter revenue rose 11.7% to €3.394 billion.
  • Subscription growth beat analysts’ expectations, excluding Downtown.
  • UMG wants streaming royalties to reflect content’s value more closely.

Universal Music Group reported higher revenue and profit in the third quarter, with subscription income growing faster than analysts expected. Its shares rose as much as 15% after the results, signalling improved investor confidence, although analysts said further strong quarters may be needed. Revenue for the three months…

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Kurt Cobain, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the 1991 tour that shaped his opinion of the funk rockers

  • Cobain found the Chili Peppers entertaining live.
  • He said he did not own their records.
  • Kiedis later recalled Cobain warmly.

Kurt Cobain said the Red Hot Chili Peppers were entertaining live, but he did not own their records and preferred noisier, grungier punk rock. His comments came as the bands shared a tour in 1991 and show that performing alongside a group does not necessarily mean admiring its…

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Shaboozey Reveals How Dolly Parton Helped Shape His Country Music Roots Through His Nigerian Father

  • Shaboozey’s Nigerian-born father was a Dolly Parton fan.
  • His musical influences ranged from country to R&B and rock.
  • He says his own sound came from reflecting on his values.

Shaboozey says Dolly Parton helped shape his country music roots through his father, who grew up in Nigeria and was a fan of hers. He sees his father’s appreciation as evidence of Parton’s global reach, and praises her activism and contribution to country music. The singer says his…

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4 Incredible Songs That Warren Zevon Wrote With Unusual Collaborators

  • Zevon drew on collaborators from literature, journalism and sport.
  • David Lindell’s mercenary stories inspired “Roland the Headless Gunner”.
  • Mitch Albom and Zevon co-wrote a song about a hockey goon.

Warren Zevon wrote songs with collaborators better known for work outside music, drawing on their stories, writing and professional worlds. The partnerships produced unusual characters and settings, helping distinguish his songwriting and broaden the material on his later albums. The article highlights four examples: former mercenary David Lindell’s…

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The curious way Brian Wilson helped launch the Talking Heads

  • Warner Bros’ understanding of Brian Wilson helped Talking Heads get creative freedom.
  • The band signed to Sire in 1976 and released its debut in 1977.
  • Its later work expanded into funk, African-influenced rhythms and studio experimentation.

When Talking Heads signed to Sire Records in 1976, their art-rock sound and unconventional songwriting made them an unusual prospect for a record label. Bassist Tina Weymouth said Warner Bros’ understanding of Brian Wilson’s needs as an artist helped create a more sympathetic environment, giving the band room…

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TESTAMENT’s CHUCK BILLY On His 1997 SEPULTURA Audition: ‘I Turned In My Demo Too Late’

  • Chuck Billy’s Sepultura audition arrived after the band had chosen Derrick Green.
  • He was seeking stability amid changes in Testament and the music scene.
  • Billy says missing out helped make Testament’s later music and reunion possible.

Testament frontman Chuck Billy says he missed out on becoming Sepultura’s singer in 1997 because he sent his audition demo too late. The band had already chosen Derrick Green, and Billy now sees the missed opportunity as a turning point that allowed Testament to continue making music together.…

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Mastodon Fights Lawsuit From Late Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Estate: ‘The Truth Will Be Addressed in Due Course’

  • Mastodon seeks to dismiss parts of the estate’s lawsuit.
  • Hinds’ family disputes an $80,000 payment for his 25 per cent stake.
  • The estate also challenges the use of his likeness on an album cover.

Mastodon has asked an Atlanta judge to dismiss parts of a lawsuit brought by the estate of former guitarist Brent Hinds. The band argues that disputes over Hinds’ business stake should be handled under contract law, and says some allegations have no legal basis. Hinds’ family is seeking…

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KPop Demon Hunters: The Criterion Collection Edition Now Available on 4K Ultra HD

  • *KPop Demon Hunters* is now available in Criterion’s 4K Ultra HD collection.
  • Bonus features include a 49-minute production documentary.
  • Netflix is also planning a world tour for the soundtrack.

Netflix’s hit animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* has joined the Criterion Collection, with a new 4K Ultra HD edition available more than a year after its release. The addition reflects the film’s prominence and gives fans a detailed look at how the Sony Pictures Animation production was made.…

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On This Day in 1965, Johnnie Wright Hit No. 1 With a Rare Pro-War Song Featuring His Wife, Kitty Wells

  • “Hello Vietnam” topped the country chart for three weeks in 1965.
  • Kitty Wells joined her husband on the recording.
  • The song paired a separation story with a warning about communism.

On 3 November 1965, Johnnie Wright’s “Hello Vietnam” reached No. 1 on the country chart, where it remained for three weeks and became his biggest hit. Featuring guest vocals by his wife, Kitty Wells, the song later served as the opening theme for Stanley Kubrick’s film *Full Metal…

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Former Kobalt exec Simon Dennett joins music rights tech firm Spanish Point as Chief Product Officer

  • Simon Dennett will lead Matching Engine’s international expansion.
  • The platform serves CMOs in 13 countries.
  • Clients expect to distribute over €1.2 billion in royalties this year.

Former Kobalt executive Simon Dennett has joined Irish technology company Spanish Point Technologies as Chief Product Officer. He will lead the international expansion of Matching Engine, its music rights platform used by collective management organisations, as demand grows for systems that can handle increasingly complex data and AI-related…

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