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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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Artist Rashid Johnson dating Lake Bell five months after splitting from wife Sheree Hovsepian

  • Lake Bell and Rashid Johnson have confirmed their relationship.
  • Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian separated after 15 years of marriage.
  • Johnson and Hovsepian are still co-parenting and collaborating on an exhibition.

Rashid Johnson and Lake Bell have publicly confirmed they are dating, five months after Johnson and artist Sheree Hovsepian announced the end of their 15-year marriage. The new relationship drew attention after Bell shared a Halloween selfie of the pair and they appeared together at the 2026 CFDA…

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Steely Dan made fun of the Eagles in 1976. The reply became a classic rock masterpiece

  • Steely Dan mocked the Eagles in a 1976 lyric.
  • The Eagles replied with a reference in “Hotel California”.
  • Both bands turned the era’s rivalry into lasting musical legacies.

Steely Dan took a swipe at the Eagles in a 1976 song, and the Eagles later answered with a lyric in “Hotel California”. The exchange reflected a rivalry between two hugely successful bands with different musical styles, and became part of the story behind one of classic rock’s…

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Sonos opens AI voice assistant trial to approved US users on 6 November

  • Sonos 27voice early access starts on 6 November.
  • The trial is limited to approved US users speaking English.
  • A full release is planned for 2027.

Sonos will begin limited early access to its new voice assistant, Sonos 27voice, on 6 November. The company says the feature is designed to understand natural language, handle music requests and answer general knowledge questions, bringing it closer to newer AI assistants. Users must request access in the…

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In 1967, Joni Mitchell heard “one of the greatest songs”

  • Mitchell praised Cohen’s “Suzanne” as one of the greatest songs she had heard.
  • She admired its craft despite accusing Cohen of borrowing lines from literature.
  • The pair shared a focus on literary songwriting.

In 1967, Joni Mitchell heard Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne” and called it “one of the greatest songs” she had ever heard. Her praise showed her respect for the song’s craft and for Cohen as a distinctive artist, despite her later criticism of his use of lines from other writers.…

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Van Halen’s reunion was supposed to bring back the good times. Sammy Hagar left refusing to ever return

  • Hagar ruled out more Van Halen shows after the 2004 tour.
  • The reunion added three songs to *The Best of Both Worlds*.
  • He and Eddie Van Halen later made peace but never shared a stage again.

Sammy Hagar said Van Halen’s 2004 reunion tour convinced him he would not perform with the band again. Although he had hoped the reunion would revive their earlier chemistry, he found the experience disappointing after seeing guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s condition, bringing their onstage partnership to an end.…

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Dave Grohl says AC/DC performance brought him to tears at MetLife Stadium

  • Grohl wept after playing “Highway to Hell” with AC/DC.
  • The performance took place at MetLife Stadium on 2 October.
  • Foo Fighters filled in at two AC/DC shows.

Dave Grohl said performing “Highway to Hell” with AC/DC at MetLife Stadium brought him to tears. The Foo Fighters frontman described the moment as a personal milestone, shaped by his long-standing admiration for the band. Foo Fighters opened for AC/DC at two shows after The Pretty Reckless singer…

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Warner Music Buys Back Part of German Distributor Zebralution, Expanding Reach in Europe

  • WMG has bought Zebralution Music from Bookwire.
  • The deal expands its independent-label services in Europe.
  • Zebralution’s co-CEOs and team will stay.

Warner Music Group (WMG) has bought Zebralution Music from Bookwire, bringing part of the German distributor back under its ownership and strengthening its distribution services in Germany and Europe. The deal extends WMG’s efforts to expand the services it offers independent labels through ADA, its distribution and services…

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Street artist makes US history with stunning NYC mural — and didn’t even know it

  • A 307-foot Bronx mural is described as America’s tallest.
  • Three artists completed it in 22 days.
  • Residents helped shape its themes through community meetings.

Dominican artist Néstor Omar García, known as Angurria, helped create what the article describes as America’s tallest mural on a 29-storey public-housing tower in the Bronx. The 307-foot work celebrates neighbourhood life and reflects residents’ ideas about how their community should be portrayed. Titled “Un MAR de Gente…

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Dominic Fike Might Be Growing Up, But He’s Angsty as Ever

  • Fike’s third album keeps his distinctive sound and anxious themes.
  • The short songs touch on sobriety, regret and growing up.
  • Layered production and catchy hooks make it an upbeat listen.

Dominic Fike’s third album, *How to Quit Smoking*, returns to the distorted guitars, sing-rap vocals and Florida memories that have defined his music since his early SoundCloud releases. The review finds him still writing with familiar angst and catchy hooks, while adulthood, fatherhood and attempts to leave bad…

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In 1976, Steve Martin was delighted with his big break, until his own father wrote a scathing review

  • Steve Martin’s father criticised his 1976 SNL debut in a real-estate newsletter.
  • Martin had spent years performing before his breakthrough.
  • The review reflected a distant and strained father-son relationship.

Steve Martin’s breakthrough came when he appeared on *Saturday Night Live* in 1976, after years of performing in theme parks and clubs. His father responded with a scathing review in a local real-estate newsletter, underscoring the strained relationship and lack of support Martin had experienced at home. Martin…

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