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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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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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Harry Potter Officially Returns on November 17

  • A new Harry Potter audio experience arrives on 17 November.
  • It begins the Moments at Hogwarts Audioscapes collection.
  • Narration, music and effects recreate the Gryffindor common room.

Pottermore Publishing will launch *Moments at Hogwarts: The Gryffindor Common Room* on 17 November 2026, bringing a new audio experience to the Harry Potter franchise. It matters as the first release in a collection designed to place listeners inside familiar Wizarding World locations. The experience combines narration, original…

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What does The Rolling Stone’s 1969 classic ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ actually mean?

  • The song weighs desire against need.
  • The identity of “Mr Jimmy” remains uncertain.
  • Its refrain reflects the fading optimism of the 1960s.

The Rolling Stones’ 1969 song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” explores the gap between what people desire and what they need, suggesting that disappointment can still lead to unexpected fulfilment. Released as the optimism of the 1960s faded, it reflects a world where pleasure, politics and…

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Apple begins developer testing of Apple Watch listening tools

  • Apple Watch AI features have entered developer beta.
  • Live Rewind displays the last 15 seconds of speech.
  • Siri Recaps summarises conversations without saving raw audio.

Apple has begun beta testing its Apple Watch “Audio Intelligence” features for developers through the iOS 27.3 update, following their announcement in September. The opt-in tools are designed to help users catch important sounds, identify songs, revisit recent speech and take notes, while bringing renewed attention to privacy…

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Live events and social media are shaping Britons’ 2027 holiday plans

  • Oasis news drove searches for Glasgow up 2,380 per cent.
  • London searches rose 221 per cent after Harry Styles’ tour announcement.
  • Social media is inspiring 39 per cent of global travellers.

Concerts and sporting events are increasingly shaping Britons’ holiday plans for 2027, according to travel searches compiled in eDreams ODIGEO’s annual report. The figures suggest fans are planning trips around major live events, while social media and interest in less familiar destinations are also influencing travel choices. After…

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James Blunt on Traitors: I tried – and failed – to get banished

  • Blunt says he tried to leave the show early.
  • He and Michael Sheen helped uncover James Acaster as a traitor.
  • Romesh Ranganathan’s suspicion led to Blunt’s exit.

James Blunt says he spent much of Celebrity Traitors hoping to be banished, despite becoming one of the series’ most prominent faithful contestants and reaching its final episode. His relaxed approach led him to voice far-fetched theories for entertainment, while he and Michael Sheen eventually helped expose traitor…

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David Bowie’s Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition

  • V&A Dundee exhibition celebrates Bowie’s Scottish links.
  • 100 items are drawn from an archive of 90,000.
  • Many objects have never been shown publicly.

A new exhibition at V&A Dundee celebrates David Bowie’s music, working methods and long connection with Scottish fans. It brings his legacy to the city where he first performed in Scotland under his new stage name in 1966, and explores how his concerts shaped memories across the country.…

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5 Seconds of Summer Bring Out The Wiggles in Melbourne

  • The Wiggles joined 5 Seconds of Summer for a surprise Melbourne finale.
  • They performed “Everyone’s a Star!” at Rod Laver Arena.
  • The cameo brought together two Australian acts on tour.

5 Seconds of Summer surprised fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Monday by bringing The Wiggles onstage for the band’s final song, “Everyone’s a Star!”. The crossover brought together two well-known Australian acts and turned the concert finale into a nostalgic moment. The performance included The Wiggles’…

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Imelda May: The nine songs that changed my life

  • Dublin blues sessions helped shape May’s singing.
  • Howlin’ Wolf’s music remains a major influence.
  • May says Wynona Carr deserved wider recognition.

Imelda May says blues and traditional Irish music shaped her as a singer and songwriter. She traces that influence to Dublin jam sessions she attended as a teenager, where she learned how performance depends on emotion, dynamics and the chemistry between musicians. May describes discovering artists by buying…

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Emilia Explores New Era with ‘Bodypainting’: ‘It Speaks More of Freedom and Sensuality’

  • Emilia’s “Bodypainting” previews her third album.
  • The single blends alternative and electronic sounds with pop.
  • She describes it as a more mature, sensual phase.

Emilia released “Bodypainting” on her 30th birthday, 29 October, as her first solo single of the year and the first preview of her forthcoming third album. The Argentine singer says the track signals a more mature phase, exploring freedom and sensuality while building on her established pop sound.…

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