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In 1979, Pink Floyd borrowed a disco groove from Chic for a prog masterpiece. It became an anthem of rebellion

  • Chic’s disco rhythms helped shape Pink Floyd’s hit.
  • Bob Ezrin encouraged the band to try the groove.
  • Nile Rodgers also cited Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”.

Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2” drew on the disco rhythms of Chic while retaining the band’s rock sound. Producer Bob Ezrin heard Chic working in a nearby New York studio and saw how their groove might carry Roger Waters’s lyrics, helping turn the song…

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My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade reaches No. 1 after 162 weeks on chart

  • *The Black Parade* reaches No. 1 after 162 weeks on the chart.
  • A 20th anniversary edition helped renew interest.
  • The album originally debuted at No. 2 in 2006.

My Chemical Romance’s *The Black Parade* has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, rising from No. 139 in its 162nd week on the chart. The milestone comes 20 years after the album’s release and follows the arrival of a deluxe anniversary edition. The expanded edition adds six…

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Olivia Rodrigo, Katseye and Sienna Spiro to Be Honored at Variety’s 10th Annual Hitmakers Event

  • Rodrigo, KATSEYE and Spiro will be honoured in December.
  • Their awards recognise songwriting, group success and artistic vision.
  • The event highlights contributors to the year’s 25 most-consumed songs.

Olivia Rodrigo, KATSEYE and Sienna Spiro will receive awards at Variety’s 10th annual Hitmakers Celebration in Los Angeles on 5 December. The event recognises people shaping the year in music, with awards highlighting songwriting, group performance and artistic vision. Rodrigo is named Songwriter of the Year, KATSEYE Group…

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LEE AARON Announces ‘Re-Vamp’ Album

  • Lee Aaron’s 20th album arrives on 22 January 2027.
  • “Re-Vamp” combines eight re-recordings with four new songs.
  • “Fight Like A Girl” is the lead single.

Canadian rock singer and songwriter Lee Aaron will release her 20th studio album, “Re-Vamp”, on 22 January 2027 through Metalville. The record revisits songs from her career while adding new material, including the lead single “Fight Like A Girl”, which Aaron describes as an anthem about standing up…

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South Arcade Win Best British Artist | Rock Sound Awards 2026

  • South Arcade win Best British Artist.
  • The award recognises a year of milestones and new music.
  • The band are looking ahead to 2027.

South Arcade have won the 2026 Rock Sound Award for Best British Artist, recognising a year of major milestones and new music. The award marks the band’s progress and comes as they look ahead to a bigger 2027. The article says the band released some of their best…

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Sheila E. And Prince Wrote and Recorded This Smash Hit on the ‘Purple Rain’ Tour in 1985

  • Sheila E. and Prince created “A Love Bizarre” during the Purple Rain tour.
  • They wrote it on a tour bus and recorded it in Atlanta.
  • The single reached No. 11 and became one of Sheila E.’s signature songs.

Sheila E. and Prince wrote and recorded “A Love Bizarre” while she was touring with him during the Purple Rain tour in 1985. The song became a major hit and one of Sheila E.’s signature tracks, extending her profile beyond percussion into pop songwriting and performing. They wrote…

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The songwriter Elton John called “one of the most talented” he’d ever known

  • Elton John praised Brandi Carlile’s songwriting.
  • A fan letter led to years of friendship and music.
  • They released a collaborative album in 2025.

Brandi Carlile’s childhood admiration for Elton John developed into a close friendship and a songwriting partnership. John has called her one of the most talented songwriters he knows, and their collaboration matters as an example of a fan connection growing into a lasting creative relationship. Carlile first wrote…

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Feature: Threads Of Time – The Best Ocarina References & Easter Eggs In The Wider Zelda Series

  • Later Zelda games contain many callbacks to Ocarina of Time.
  • References appear in music, characters, items and story details.
  • Some are subtle, including a horse plush and changed terminology.

The article highlights how *Ocarina of Time* continues to echo through later mainline *Zelda* games, with references in their stories, music, characters and scenery. It presents these callbacks as details that can connect newer players to the N64 classic and reward longtime fans. In *Majora’s Mask*, Skull Kid…

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Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff, Ludwig Göransson Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List

  • Swift and Antonoff’s *Toy Story 5* song is nominated.
  • Göransson earns three nominations for *The Odyssey*.
  • Pemberton and Samy lead with four nominations each.

Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff’s song for *Toy Story 5* and Ludwig Göransson’s work on *The Odyssey* are among the leading contenders in the 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominations. The awards recognise music across film, television, video games and other visual media, and take place before…

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Hollywood Music In Media Awards Nominations: ‘Michael,’ ‘The Odyssey’ & More

  • The 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominees have been announced.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for 18 November in Hollywood.
  • *Sinners* won three awards at last year’s ceremony.

The 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards have announced nominees across music for film, television, video games and other visual media. The awards recognise composers, songwriters, music supervisors and artists, with winners due to be honoured at the ceremony on 18 November at Avalon Hollywood. The film nominees…

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