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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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In 1995, Radiohead turned a songwriting competition into a classic. Now, it has been streamed over 324,000,000 times

  • Yorke challenged Greenwood to use as many chords as possible.
  • ‘Just’ was cut down from a seven-minute rehearsal version.
  • The band kept the music video’s meaning secret.

Radiohead’s ‘Just’, released on 1995 album The Bends, began as a songwriting challenge from Thom Yorke to guitarist Jonny Greenwood: fit as many chords as possible into one song. The result became one of the album’s defining tracks, showing how the band was moving beyond the sound of…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1974 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four rock tracks from 1974 are revisited.
  • BTO’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” topped the US chart.
  • “Radar Love” became Golden Earring’s first international hit.

The article revisits four hard rock and proto-punk tracks released in 1974, presenting them as songs likely to evoke the era for baby boomers. Their chart performances varied, but the selections show how British, American and Dutch acts reached audiences at home and abroad. Deep Purple’s “Burn” reached…

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“They said, ‘We feel shafted. You didn’t let us know’”: What Avenged Sevenfold learned from The Stage

  • *The Stage* was released as a surprise in 2016.
  • Some fans felt left out by the sudden launch.
  • The band learned to communicate more with listeners.

Avenged Sevenfold’s 2016 album *The Stage* marked a major change in the band’s release strategy: they announced it with little warning and made it available immediately. Singer M. Shadows says the surprise launch was intended to create excitement, but the band learned that leaving fans uninformed could make…

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75 years ago, The Stanley Brothers established ‘I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow’ as a bluegrass standard

  • The Stanley Brothers recorded the song in a bluegrass style in 1950.
  • Their later Newport Folk Festival performance strengthened its reputation.
  • The song’s origins are unclear, with versions dating back to 1913.

The Stanley Brothers’ 1950 recording helped establish ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ as a bluegrass standard, turning an older hymn into a song that later folk musicians could make their own. Their role matters because the song’s origins are uncertain, and their version may have helped keep it in…

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Independent Talent to Rep Outernet London for Creative Commercial Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Independent Talent will shape creative and commercial projects at Outernet.
  • Plans cover events, brand deals and original entertainment formats.
  • Outernet says it attracts 120 million visitors annually.

Independent Talent Group has been appointed creative commercial agency for Outernet London, pairing its network of artists and other talent with the venue’s immersive technology and live spaces. The partnership matters because it aims to create entertainment and brand collaborations that go beyond conventional sponsorship. Plans include live…

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Sam Fender covers Rolling Stones song for John Lewis Christmas advert

  • Sam Fender recorded the music for the 20th John Lewis Christmas advert.
  • His cover features his former school choir and Easington Colliery Band.
  • Mick Jagger said he thought Fender had done a great job.

Sam Fender has recorded the soundtrack for this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert, which has premiered. The campaign is now in its 20th edition and is a prominent part of the festive season, while the choice of a well-known Rolling Stones song brings together the retailer’s seasonal advert…

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Tallinn Black Nights Festival: New Artistic Director Triin Tramberg on Making Sure That at 30 It Stays ‘Bold, Unpredictable Yet Accessible’

  • Triin Tramberg takes charge as PÖFF marks 30 years.
  • The festival will screen 489 films from 87 countries.
  • Its programme includes 71 world premieres and 13 Oscar contenders.

Triin Tramberg is leading Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival for the first time as artistic director, as it marks its 30th anniversary. She wants PÖFF to remain “bold, unpredictable yet accessible” and draw audiences to cinemas amid global political upheaval, while giving Baltic cinema a stronger international profile.…

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Liam Gallagher names the “powerful” album that remains the greatest of all time almost 50 years on from its release

  • Gallagher calls *Never Mind the Bollocks* unmatched.
  • He praises its aggression and passion.
  • The Sex Pistols helped inspire the Gallagher brothers.

Liam Gallagher says the Sex Pistols’ 1977 album *Never Mind the Bollocks* remains unmatched, praising its force, aggression and passion. His view reflects the album’s lasting influence on British rock and its impact on a generation of musicians, including Gallagher and his brother Noel. The article describes how…

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In 1981, The Police thought Sting’s new song was too soft. Now, it has over 600,000,000 streams

  • The Police considered Sting’s song too soft.
  • Sting’s demo formed the basis of the released track.
  • It reached number one in Britain and passed 600 million streams.

The Police initially thought Sting’s ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ was too soft, but he believed its polished, piano-led sound would make it a hit. Their disagreement over how much the band should reshape his demo reflects tensions within the group as each member worked more…

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In 1971, Rod Stewart had a number one hit without a chorus. It’s the one moment he wants to relive again

  • Stewart’s standout memory is “Maggie May” reaching number one.
  • DJs favoured it over the single’s intended A-side.
  • The song and album topped charts in Britain and America.

Rod Stewart says the moment he would most like to relive is hearing “Maggie May” reach number one in Britain in 1971. The song’s success mattered because it established him as a major solo artist, despite his doubts that a track without a conventional chorus could become a…

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