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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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Remembering When a Pair of 60s Legends Sang Backup on a Bruce Springsteen Smash Hit in 1980

  • “Hungry Heart” was Springsteen’s first Top 10 single.
  • Former Turtles members Flo and Eddie sang backing vocals.
  • The hit helped Springsteen reach mainstream radio audiences.

Bruce Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart” became his first Top 10 single in 1980, with backing vocals from Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, formerly of The Turtles. Their contribution helped give the song a bright pop sound and marked a breakthrough for Springsteen on mainstream radio. Springsteen and producer Jon…

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Her New Knife Conjure Crunching Trip-Hop Percussion On ‘lyre’

  • Her New Knife have released ‘lyre’.
  • The song blends post-punk, shoegaze and trip-hop percussion.
  • Its creation helped push the band towards finishing their album.

Philadelphia four piece Her New Knife have released ‘lyre’, a new song that combines jagged post-punk guitar with ethereal shoegaze textures and a heavy, trip-hop influenced beat. The track marks a fresh chapter for the group and helped propel work on their forthcoming album towards completion. The song…

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Kate Voegele Sings From The Other Side Of A Bad Experience On ‘Bad Taste’

  • ‘Bad Taste’ channels a difficult experience into independence.
  • The song appears on Voegele’s self-written album ‘Age of Alchemy’.
  • Her Then & Now Tour is planned for the US and Europe.

Kate Voegele’s new song ‘Bad Taste’ turns the aftermath of a difficult experience into a statement of emotional independence. She says writing its petty, unapologetic lyrics was fun, as it let her express thoughts she would not usually say aloud. The pop-rock track opens with handclaps that return…

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David Byrne celebrates Argentinian music in new 30-song playlist: “It’s a moment!”

  • David Byrne’s new playlist features 30 Argentine artists.
  • It highlights traditional sounds in contemporary music.
  • Byrne’s UK book tour starts in London on 8 November.

David Byrne has released a 30-song playlist spotlighting a younger generation of Argentine musicians, blending traditional sounds with rap, punk and electronic music. He says the artists’ use of local musical elements expresses pride in their cultural roots, while many are also critical of President Javier Milei. The…

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Courteeners announce summer 2027 UK tour dates with The Coral and more

  • Courteeners announce summer 2027 UK headline shows.
  • The tour ends at Sheffield Rock N Roll Circus on 28 August.
  • Tickets go on sale at 10am on 6 November.

Courteeners have announced UK headline shows for summer 2027, with The Coral, Seb Lowe and other acts joining them at selected dates. The run adds to festival appearances at Neighbourhood Weekender and the Isle of Wight Festival, extending the band’s live plans across the summer. The new shows…

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Born 100 Years Ago Today in Virginia, the “Hidden Hero of Music City” Who Played on Hits for Patsy Cline and the Everly Brothers

  • Ray Edenton played on more than 12,000 recording sessions.
  • His rhythm guitar featured on hits by Patsy Cline and the Everly Brothers.
  • He was recognised as a “Nashville Cat” in 2007.

Ray Edenton, born in Virginia on 3 November 1926, became one of Nashville’s most prolific session guitarists, helping shape recordings by major country and pop artists. His inventive rhythm playing supported hits by Patsy Cline and the Everly Brothers, yet he was often an unheralded presence behind the…

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Golden rings, writer’s block and “disastrous” lyrics: The 1965 Beatles song that nearly went nowhere

  • “Drive My Car” nearly stalled over lyrics about golden rings.
  • Lennon and McCartney replaced them with a playful chauffeur story.
  • George Harrison’s guitar part helped give the track its drive.

Paul McCartney arrived with the melody for “Drive My Car” but lyrics he considered disastrous, built around a line about golden rings. He and John Lennon struggled to find a better idea, and Lennon was ready to stop; the song nearly stalled despite their confidence in its tune.…

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Mountaineers face police probe after abandoning friend to freeze 8,500ft up Austrian mountain and continuing to the summit

  • Two climbers are being investigated after leaving their struggling companion behind.
  • A 14-hour rescue brought the man to safety in severe weather.
  • Officials warn that turning back can be essential in the mountains.

Two German mountaineers are under police investigation after allegedly leaving a struggling companion at about 8,500 feet on Austria’s Hochkönig mountain and continuing to the summit. The man was rescued, but a mountain rescue official said he probably would not have survived the night in the severe weather.…

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Itch.io to let users exclude AI-disclosed games from search results

  • Itch.io is adding a filter to hide games disclosed as using AI.
  • Disclosure rules will extend to books, comics and other formats.
  • The platform says daily game page creation doubled in two months.

Itch.io plans to add a search filter that lets users exclude games with generative AI disclosures, and to require disclosures for tabletop games, books, comics and soundtracks. The changes follow the platform’s admission that its previous moderation of generative AI use was “critically lacking”. The site said the…

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Kevin Costner’s ‘The Mummy’ Replacement Is Officially Back on Streaming

  • *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves* returns to streaming in November 2026.
  • Kevin Costner plays Robin as an action hero.
  • Alan Rickman’s Sheriff is remembered for sharp, comic lines.

*Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*, starring Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman, is back on streaming in November 2026. The 1991 adventure has endured as a popular alternative for viewers who enjoy the sweeping action and nostalgic feel of films such as *The Mummy*. The film follows Robin as…

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