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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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See Bruce Springsteen Finally Play Western Stars Songs in Public

  • Springsteen played two *Western Stars* songs in public for the first time.
  • The performance was at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York.
  • The benefit has raised $123 million for veterans and their families.

Bruce Springsteen performed songs from his 2019 album *Western Stars* at a public concert for the first time, playing “Hello Sunshine” and “Moonlight Motel” at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York. The appearance brought songs he had previously reserved for private or specially recorded performances…

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Grace Potter Announces 2027 US Tour

  • Grace Potter has announced a 48-show US tour for winter 2027.
  • The tour supports her sixth solo album, *Trespasser*.
  • She will donate $1 per ticket to a Vermont arts foundation.

Grace Potter and her band The Trespassers have announced a 48-show US tour for winter 2027, supporting Potter’s new album, *Trespasser*. The run begins in her home state of Vermont and ends in Seattle, with Pokey LaFarge and Langhorne Slim providing support on the tour. The tour opens…

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Vevo unveils 2027 DSCVR Artists to Watch list, names Sienna Spiro DSCVR Artist of the Year

  • Vevo selected 18 acts for its 2027 Artists to Watch class.
  • Sienna Spiro was named DSCVR Artist of the Year.
  • More than 600 submissions were considered.

Vevo has selected 18 emerging acts for its 2027 DSCVR Artists to Watch programme, which highlights musicians the company believes could reach a mainstream audience. It has also named British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, who featured in the 2026 class, as its DSCVR Artist of the Year. Each artist…

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5 Classic Country Songs That Transport You to a Different Place

  • Five country songs create vivid settings and stories.
  • Their narratives span heartbreak, showdowns and prison.
  • Strong details and twists draw listeners into each song.

The article highlights five classic country songs praised for making listeners feel immersed in their settings and stories. It argues that vivid scenes, memorable characters and narrative twists help the songs transport people to other places and times. The songs are Marty Robbins’ “Big Iron”, Patsy Cline’s “Three…

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In 1969, The Beatles copied a Fleetwood Mac instrumental. In 2026, both songs have become very different classics

  • ‘Albatross’ inspired the guitar sound in ‘The Sun King’.
  • Harrison said the Beatles began by imitating Fleetwood Mac.
  • The two tracks evolved into distinct classics.

George Harrison said Fleetwood Mac’s 1968 instrumental ‘Albatross’ inspired the guitar sound at the start of The Beatles’ ‘The Sun King’, recorded in 1969. The connection shows how the band, despite their influence on other musicians, also drew ideas from contemporary artists. Harrison recalled that the group began…

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Stop the Sliming! Ashe to Perform Her ‘Wedding’ Hit at 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards

  • Ashe will perform “Stop the Wedding!” at the awards.
  • Sofi Tukker will also take the stage.
  • Chris Pratt is this year’s King of Comedy recipient.

Ashe will perform her song “Stop the Wedding!” at the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards, alongside dance duo Sofi Tukker. The announcement adds two musical acts to the live show, where Ashe’s song has reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted by Alex Warren, the awards will…

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Why Is Everyone So Mad at Supreme’s Elliott Smith Collaboration?

  • Supreme’s Elliott Smith collection has prompted online criticism.
  • The brand has a long record of music collaborations.
  • Smith’s music has longstanding links to skateboarding.

Supreme has announced an Elliott Smith clothing collection featuring artwork from four of the late musician’s albums. The collaboration has drawn online criticism from people who see the streetwear brand as too commercial to represent Smith, but the article argues that this overlooks Supreme’s long history in music…

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MusiCares’ 2026 Wellness in Music Survey: 5 Statistics That Paint a Sobering Picture

  • Financial pressures are the leading source of distress for music professionals.
  • Insurance and preventive care access lag behind the wider US population.
  • MusiCares is examining challenges facing younger professionals.

MusiCares’ 2026 survey finds that financial insecurity, gaps in healthcare access and mental health challenges are linked across the US music industry. The findings matter because they suggest that individual support services alone may not address the conditions that make it difficult for music professionals to build sustainable…

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Lil Baby Reunites With Chris Brown for Trap&B-Leaning ‘From the Back (Remix)’: Listen

  • Lil Baby released a “From the Back” remix featuring Chris Brown.
  • It is their second official collaboration since 2022.
  • The original track samples the 2011 song “Do It”.

Lil Baby released the “From the Back (Remix)” featuring Chris Brown on 10 November, adding a new track to the release week for his album *Fresh*. The collaboration pairs Lil Baby’s rugged rap with Brown’s melodic vocals in a trap&B style, and marks their second official release together.…

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FIREWIND Releases ‘Firegod’ Single From ‘Gods, Myths & Titans’ Album

  • FIREWIND’s “Firegod” is inspired by the myth of Prometheus.
  • “Gods, Myths & Titans” arrives on 19 February 2027.
  • The 12-track album features vocalist Henning Basse’s return.

FIREWIND have released “Firegod”, the second single from their upcoming album, “Gods, Myths & Titans”, due on 19 February 2027. The song retells the Greek myth of Prometheus stealing fire from the gods for humanity, and signals the album’s focus on mythology. The 12-track record is the band’s…

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