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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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ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN: Why BON SCOTT-Era AC/DC Is ‘My Favorite Band Of All Time’

  • Scott Ian calls Bon Scott-era AC/DC his favourite band.
  • “Powerage” was his introduction to Bon Scott’s voice.
  • Ian learned rhythm guitar by playing along with Malcolm Young.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has recalled hearing Bon Scott-era AC/DC for the first time as a teenager and explained why he regards the band as his favourite of all time. He says Bon’s voice, lyrics and storytelling made the group stand apart and helped shape his musical outlook.…

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Panchiko Announces 2027 US Tour Behind New Album Chimera

  • Panchiko will tour the US from April to May 2027.
  • The dates support their album *Chimera*, due 9 April.
  • Tickets go on sale on 6 November at 10am local time.

Panchiko have announced a US tour in support of their forthcoming album, *Chimera*, with dates from 13 April to 15 May 2027. The tour’s scale reflects the Nottingham band’s revival: after their early release *D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A* was rediscovered online, they reunited and began reaching audiences much larger than those…

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Steel Guitars by the Dozen: A Cultish Concert Pays Tribute to the Most Country Instrument of All

  • Thousands gathered at Nashville’s Ryman for a pedal steel showcase.
  • Sho-Bud returned under the ownership of Shot Jackson’s grandchildren.
  • Lloyd Green and Slash shared a stage in a symbolic pairing.

Sho-Bud Showcase Live brought thousands of pedal steel enthusiasts to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for a four-hour celebration of the instrument and the brand’s revival. The event highlighted how the pedal steel can cross musical styles, while giving an instrument often overshadowed by electric guitar the spotlight. Sho-Bud was…

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NHL and Fanatics unveil ‘Hometown Remix’ jerseys celebrating local culture for all 32 teams

  • All 32 NHL teams have new locally themed uniforms.
  • Designs were developed with Fanatics over two years.
  • Teams will wear them several times this season.

The NHL and Fanatics have introduced “Hometown Remix”, a special-edition uniform and merchandise programme for all 32 teams, designed to reflect the local culture and identity of each club’s city. The league-wide launch is the first of its kind under their partnership and aims to connect team designs…

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Revisiting Odd Musical Couple Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson’s Collab Album From 1976

  • Bob Dylan introduced Diamond and Robertson.
  • *Beautiful Noise* reached the Top 5 in 1976.
  • Diamond performed “Dry Your Eyes” at The Band’s farewell concert.

In 1976, Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson made *Beautiful Noise*, an unusual pairing that grew from a friendship sparked by Bob Dylan’s introduction. Robertson produced the album and aimed to shape Diamond’s songs into a story about the early 1960s, drawing on the era’s music and social changes.…

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How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale

  • Burga’s sale offers up to $25 off phone accessories.
  • Cases come in varied patterns and fit phones closely.
  • Most sale cases are for iPhones, with some Samsung models.

Burga is offering a sale on phone accessories, with discounts of up to $25, aimed at people looking to refresh their phone case or buy a gift. The article describes the cases as a simple style-focused option that offers some protection, while recommending MagSafe versions for broader accessory…

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Gavin Harrison on juggling King Crimson, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief, and the hardest songs to play

  • Harrison used advance tour planning to juggle three bands.
  • King Crimson is currently inactive.
  • Porcupine Tree’s “Anesthetize” is a 17-minute physical challenge.

Gavin Harrison says that playing with Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and The Pineapple Thief required careful scheduling and time to recover between tours. His account shows how advance planning and flexibility helped him move between bands while managing the physical and mental demands of touring. Harrison joined Porcupine…

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Sly and the Family Stone brought people together. Behind the scenes, they were falling apart

  • The band’s message of unity masked internal strain.
  • “Family Affair” marked a shift in sound and circumstances.
  • Larry Graham left in 1972 after conflicts with Stone.

Sly and the Family Stone broke musical and social barriers with a sound that blended soul, funk, pop, gospel and rock. Their racially and gender-integrated line-up embodied togetherness, but the group’s public message contrasted with growing turmoil behind the scenes. By 1971, the band’s high-energy style had shifted,…

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Neil Young wrote a classic in 1970. Years later, he couldn’t remember what he meant

  • Young retired ‘Tell Me Why’ because its lyrics no longer made sense to him.
  • The song appeared on *After the Gold Rush* in 1970.
  • Eighteen-year-old Nils Lofgren played the second acoustic guitar.

Neil Young later stopped performing ‘Tell Me Why’, a song from his 1970 album *After the Gold Rush*, because he could no longer understand what some of its lyrics meant. His comments point to how songwriting can preserve an instinctive feeling that even its creator may struggle to…

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The Neighbourhood Reacts as ‘Sweater Weather’ Makes Spotify History: ‘It Feels Bigger Than the Band at This Point’

  • “Sweater Weather” has surpassed five billion Spotify streams.
  • It is the service’s most-playlisted song, with over 103 million playlists.
  • The Neighbourhood says fans have helped the song take on a life of its own.

The Neighbourhood’s “Sweater Weather” has passed five billion Spotify streams, nearly 15 years after its release, becoming only the third song to reach that milestone. Guitarist Zach Abels says the track has taken on a life of its own through fans and the internet, and that listeners’ personal…

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