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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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Artists stage second Lime bike joust in east London park despite safety warning

  • Hundreds watched a second joust on Lime e-bikes in east London.
  • More than 5,000 people registered interest in the event.
  • The organisers said safety staff were present, but Hackney Council said it had not approved it.

Artist Jack Carden and actor Cameron Carnegie-Brown staged a second joust on Lime rental e-bikes in an east London park, drawing hundreds of spectators. The performance followed an earlier duel that attracted attention online and went ahead despite Lime’s warning that its bikes are intended for travel, not…

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3 Bold Disco Hits That Sparked Controversy on the Dance Floor

  • The YMCA considered suing over the use of its name.
  • Donna Summer’s nearly 17-minute hit drew reports of riots.
  • Patti Labelle said she did not know what “Lady Marmalade” meant.

Three well-known disco songs faced controversy for different reasons, showing how their reception went beyond their appeal on the dance floor. “Y.M.C.A.” prompted a copyright threat from the organisation whose name it used, while Donna Summer’s sensual “Love to Love You Baby” and Labelle’s sexually explicit “Lady Marmalade”…

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The 1961 song that had an “incredible impact” on jazz great Chick Corea: “Musical mastery”

  • Miles Davis’s 1961 recording inspired Chick Corea.
  • John Coltrane reunited with Davis for the session.
  • Corea praised the band’s freedom and musical communication.

Miles Davis’s 1961 recording of “Someday My Prince Will Come” had a profound effect on Chick Corea as he was beginning his career as a jazz pianist. Corea later said the performance inspired him through its musical mastery, emotional freedom and the way the band’s melodies and groove…

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Show Review: Lennon Stella’s ‘Sleeping Lion’ Shines in a Setting Where Nothing Can Hide

  • Lennon Stella played live again after six years away.
  • A stripped-back Nashville set highlighted *Sleeping Lion*.
  • The intimate show was part of a few select dates.

Lennon Stella returned to live performance after a six-year hiatus with an intimate Nashville show at The Blue Room, supporting her second album, *Sleeping Lion*. The stripped-back format brought the album’s vulnerability into focus and showed how the songs can connect without elaborate staging. Stella performed with minimal…

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This is the right way to clean your vinyl records

  • A carbon fibre brush helps remove surface dust.
  • Wet cleaning can remove grime lodged in record grooves.
  • Scratches cannot be fixed, and alcohol can damage shellac 78s.

There is no single best way to clean vinyl records: the right method depends on budget and how much effort a collector wants to put in. Regular cleaning can remove dust that causes crackling, while deeper wet cleaning can lift grime from grooves; scratches cannot be repaired. For…

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3 American Rock Songs From the 1960s That Rivaled Anything From the British Invasion

  • American rock had its own standout songs in the 1960s.
  • Hendrix’s guitar work helped make “Foxy Lady” distinctive.
  • Fogerty and Joplin brought unmistakable voices to rock.

The article argues that American artists produced 1960s rock songs that could stand alongside the British Invasion’s biggest hits. It highlights three tracks to show how musical influences crossed the Atlantic and how distinctive American performers shaped rock. Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady” is praised for his dynamic guitar…

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In 1959, Miles Davis hired two pianists for the same session. The album ended up being his masterpiece

  • Bill Evans played on most of *Kind of Blue*.
  • Wynton Kelly played piano on “Freddie Freeloader”.
  • Davis chose the pianist he wanted for each song.

Miles Davis used two pianists on his 1959 album *Kind of Blue*, choosing Bill Evans for most tracks and Wynton Kelly for “Freddie Freeloader”. The decision surprised Kelly when he arrived at the studio, but drummer Jimmy Cobb reassured him that Davis wanted him for that particular song.…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1968 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four enduring feel-good songs are linked to 1968.
  • “People Got To Be Free” was The Rascals’ biggest hit.
  • The picks span pop, rock and psychedelic soul.

The article highlights four upbeat songs associated with 1968, arguing that their memorable hooks and energising sound have kept them familiar to Baby Boomers. The songs also reflect themes and styles of the period, including freedom, free love and the emerging psychedelic soul movement. The Rascals’ “People Got…

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In 1980, The Rolling Stones made their ‘New York album’. Mick Jagger has always rejected the claim

  • Much of *Emotional Rescue* was recorded in New York.
  • Jagger disputed that it was a “New York album”.
  • The record drew on disco and other musical influences.

The Rolling Stones recorded much of their 1980 album *Emotional Rescue* in New York, leading to its reputation as the band’s “New York album”. Mick Jagger rejected that label, arguing that the city’s sound was better represented by artists such as Lou Reed, and that the album’s rhythms…

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10 iconic 1970s performances that should have been Oscar-nominated

  • The 1970s Oscars recognised many strong performances, but some were overlooked.
  • Vanessa Redgrave’s role in *The Devils* is cited as a striking snub.
  • Warren Beatty and Robert Redford also had performances the article says deserved recognition.

The article argues that, despite the Academy’s strong record of recognising 1970s acting, the decade’s wealth of excellent films still left notable performances without Oscar nominations. It presents these omissions as examples of work whose value became clearer over time, including roles that challenged actors’ familiar screen personas.…

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