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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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The “profound” songwriter Linda Ronstadt says is out of everybody’s league: “I don’t think there’s anyone his equal”

  • Ronstadt called Brian Wilson unmatched in popular music.
  • She singled out “Don’t Talk” for its melodic arc.
  • The song’s strings extend its theme of wordless understanding.

Linda Ronstadt praised Brian Wilson as unmatched in popular music, pointing to the depth of emotion and melodic skill in his songwriting. Her admiration centres on “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)”, a delicate Beach Boys song that she said has one of the most beautiful…

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3 Classic Rock Songs That Are Better Than Streaming a Podcast

  • Three classic rock songs are pitched as alternatives to podcasts.
  • Pink Floyd’s “Money” takes on the role of wealth in society.
  • Heart’s “Barracuda” was sparked by an inappropriate question.

The article argues that three classic rock songs can entertain and inform listeners as well as, or better than, podcasts. It presents them as a way to reflect on the world, money and journalism through music. The songs are Bob Dylan’s unnamed track about seeing beyond life’s apparent…

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Bob Geldof’s unpleasant memory of seeing The Beatles in 1964: “The smell of piss as girls fainted”

  • Geldof remembered the chaos at a Beatles show in Dublin.
  • He attended with his sister as a child.
  • He later sang with McCartney at Live Aid.

Bob Geldof recalled seeing The Beatles as a child in Dublin, describing the venue’s floor and the smell left behind when girls fainted. His vivid but unpleasant memory offers a glimpse of the intense physical response that Beatlemania could provoke among audiences. Geldof told NME in 2015 that…

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BTS Plans to Add More ARIRANG Tour Dates & Work on New Music & Solo Projects in 2027

  • BTS plans more ARIRANG tour dates into 2027.
  • The group is preparing new group and solo projects.
  • HYBE reported record third-quarter revenue and profit.

HYBE says BTS plans to extend its ARIRANG World Tour into the first half of 2027, with additional dates still to be announced. The group is also preparing new work together and individual projects after the tour, signalling that its current comeback will lead into further activity. The…

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Puerto Rico’s Next Big Music Movement Is Pop

  • Puerto Rican artists are building a new pop movement.
  • ROBI’s shift from reggaeton has helped raise his profile.
  • Matt Louis blends alt-R&B themes with club-ready tracks.

A new generation of Puerto Rican artists is bringing pop back into focus, building momentum after decades in which reggaeton and its offshoots dominated the island’s international music profile. The shift matters because Puerto Rico has a history of producing major pop acts, but its artists have often…

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PHILIP ANSELMO On KING DIAMOND’s Guest Appearance On New DOWN Album ‘Volume V’: ‘He Really Did Such An Amazing Job’

  • Down’s first album in 12 years arrives on 20 November.
  • King Diamond and Liv Zita guest on “Merciful Fate”.
  • Anselmo praised the collaboration and the band’s renewed creative clarity.

Down are set to release “Volume V” on 20 November, their first studio album in 12 years, featuring King Diamond on the track “Merciful Fate”. Philip Anselmo said the band welcomed the idea after the song’s title came to him during demos, and praised King’s finished performance. Anselmo…

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‘Frozen 3’ Just Got a Major Update, and Elsa May Have Finally Met Her Match [Exclusive]

  • *Frozen 3* is expected in about a year.
  • A new villain may be more powerful than Elsa.
  • The film is about five songs into development.

Disney says *Frozen 3* is due in about a year, with a new villain who may be more powerful than Elsa. The update suggests the next film will test Anna and Elsa’s future in Arendelle while expanding the series’ story. Disney Animation head Jared Bush said songwriters Kristen…

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Against The Current Win Spirit Of The Scene | Rock Sound Awards 2026

  • Against The Current won the 2026 Spirit Of The Scene award.
  • Chrissy Costanza discussed the band’s lessons and community.
  • The group says it is entering a happier, healthier chapter.

Against The Current have won the 2026 Rock Sound Award for Spirit Of The Scene. The recognition comes as the band enters what the article describes as its happiest and healthiest chapter, highlighting their place in the music community. In an interview, vocalist Chrissy Costanza reflects on lessons…

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Fantastic Four-Album Runs: Elvis Costello From 1986 to 1991

  • Costello’s 1986–91 albums marked a creative high point.
  • He ranged from roots music to sharp-edged rock and pop.
  • Paul McCartney co-wrote songs for *Spike*, including “Veronica”.

Elvis Costello’s albums from 1986 to 1991 show a sustained creative high point, as he moved away from pop-focused records towards a broader, more personal sound. The period matters because it brought out his strengths as a storyteller and lyricist while allowing him to explore roots music, rock…

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The song Jeff Lynne and Lemmy both agreed was one of “the greatest English rock ‘n’ roll songs”

  • Lynne and Lemmy shared a favourite Beatles song.
  • Both praised ‘I Saw Her Standing There’.
  • The 1963 track opened The Beatles’ debut album.

Jeff Lynne and Lemmy Kilmister, musicians from very different corners of rock, shared a strong admiration for The Beatles and singled out the same song as exceptional. Their praise for ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ reflects the impact the band had on British musicians who came of age…

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