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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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Between Sets: The Unwritten Rules of Smoking and Vaping at UK Gigs

  • Smoking is banned inside UK music venues.
  • Vaping rules and re-entry policies differ by venue.
  • Single-use vapes cannot legally be sold in the UK.

The article explains how UK law and individual venue policies govern smoking and vaping at gigs, and why checking the rules can prevent problems with security. Smoking is prohibited inside enclosed workplaces, including music venues, while vaping is not covered by the same ban and is subject to…

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What do the cheapest 2026 LCD Soundsystem Knockdown Center tickets cost?

  • LCD Soundsystem has 12 New York shows from 19 November to 13 December.
  • Knockdown Center tickets started at $128 including fees.
  • Brooklyn Steel tickets started at $247 including fees.

LCD Soundsystem has scheduled 12 end-of-year concerts in New York from 19 November to 13 December 2026, continuing its holiday-season residency for a third consecutive year. The shows are split between Queens’ Knockdown Center and Brooklyn Steel, with guest acts appearing on selected dates. At the time of…

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Nsqk Undergoes Metamorphosis with New Album ‘Mosca,’ Transforming the ‘Fear of Not Meeting Expectations’

  • *Mosca* turns ambition and fear of unmet expectations into its central themes.
  • The 17-track album ranges across rock, electronic, urban, hip-hop and pop.
  • Nsqk’s tour includes his first Estadio GNP Seguros show and added US dates.

Mexican musician Nsqk says the experience of pursuing fame and artistic ambition shaped his new album, *Mosca*. Drawing on Franz Kafka’s *The Metamorphosis*, he explores how success can change an artist and how fear of falling short can be channelled into making bolder work. Released on 15 October,…

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Pixies share unearthed classic tracks from ‘Bossanova’ and ‘Trompe le Monde’ eras

  • Pixies have put four archival tracks on streaming services.
  • The songs date from the *Bossanova* and *Trompe le Monde* years.
  • The band says it is still working on new music.

Pixies have released four previously unearthed tracks from the period when they were making *Bossanova* and *Trompe le Monde*, now available on streaming services for the first time. The songs offer a glimpse into the band’s recording history and include material that was later reworked, left unreleased or…

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Lights Wins The DIY Award | Rock Sound Awards 2026

  • Lights wins the 2026 DIY Award.
  • Her sixth album, ‘A6’, was made independently.
  • She says independence lets her shape her future.

Canadian musician Lights has won the DIY Award at the 2026 Rock Sound Awards for taking a more independent approach to her sixth album, ‘A6’. The award recognises her decision to step away from the traditional label system and take greater ownership of her music. Lights made the…

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4 Pop Songs From 1976 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time

  • Four 1976 pop hits still deliver emotional chills.
  • Freddie Mercury’s vocal gives “Bohemian Rhapsody” lasting force.
  • The picks range from Fleetwood Mac to Thin Lizzy.

An American Songwriter writer argues that pop songs can be emotionally powerful despite their broad appeal, highlighting four 1976 hits that still give them goosebumps. The examples span theatrical rock, Fleetwood Mac harmonies, a melodic shift in a Wings chorus and Thin Lizzy’s celebratory guitar sound. “Bohemian Rhapsody”,…

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How Pentangle survived being matched with Led Zeppelin and Cream

  • Pentangle’s chemistry helped make their experimental sound work.
  • *Basket Of Light* marked the group’s peak.
  • The five musicians brought varied influences to the band.

Pentangle’s unusual blend of folk, jazz, blues and classical music helped them rise quickly in the late 1960s, with *Basket Of Light* becoming their acclaimed high point. Singer Jacqui McShee said the group’s success came from the chemistry of five musicians who experimented together and gave each member…

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In 1968, Jimi Hendrix bested one of the greatest composers ever. The song never even cracked the top 10

  • Hendrix’s cover reached number 20 on the US Hot 100.
  • It became one of his most celebrated recordings.
  • Dylan praised the new possibilities Hendrix found in the song.

Jimi Hendrix’s cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along the Watchtower’ became one of his defining recordings, despite making only a modest impact on the US singles chart. The story highlights the contrast between Hendrix’s lasting influence and his limited chart success in his home country. Hendrix reworked Dylan’s…

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Dog Eyes Share Raw Alt-Folk Piece ‘sink’

  • Dog Eyes have released their new single ‘sink’.
  • The song reflects on hope keeping someone in the wrong place.
  • Clayton Stansberry directed its accompanying video.

Bay Area duo Dog Eyes, comprising Hailey Firstman and Davis Leach, have released their new single ‘sink’. The alt-folk song explores how hope can keep someone attached to a relationship or situation that is not right for them. The track has crisp, raw production and organic folk tones,…

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Tame Impala and JENNIE’s Dracula sets US streaming record on Halloween

  • “Dracula” drew 2.8 million US streams on Halloween.
  • The total was a new daily record, up 56% year on year.
  • It led other 21st-century spooky-themed songs.

Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” reached a new single-day US streaming high on Halloween, helping cement its place as a contemporary seasonal hit. The surge may give the song fresh momentum on the Billboard Hot 100, where it was at No. 5. The track drew 2.8 million official…

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