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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 1995, Peter Jackson fooled a nation and caused an uproar: “We weren’t trying to fuck people off”

  • Peter Jackson and Costa Botes invented a pioneering film-maker for a 1995 mockumentary.
  • Many viewers mistook the fabricated story for fact.
  • The hoax prompted threats and the film’s long withdrawal from circulation.

In 1995, Peter Jackson and Costa Botes made *Forgotten Silver*, a mockumentary about an imaginary New Zealand film-maker, Colin McKenzie. It presented fabricated claims that McKenzie had pioneered techniques such as colour, sound and tracking shots, and used staged archival footage and interviews to make the story convincing.…

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Parker McCollum says career pressure once made him consider quitting country music

  • McCollum says he nearly quit as his career was taking off.
  • He now prioritises songwriting and performance over fame.
  • His latest acoustic album revisits songs with just voice and guitar.

Parker McCollum says he was ready to quit country music a few years ago, when the pace of his career left him overwhelmed and dissatisfied with himself and his work. He now says that writing strong songs, making records and playing good shows matter more to him than…

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MEGADETH Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Performs ‘Symphony Of Destruction’ On Finnish TV show ‘Elämäni Biisi’

  • Teemu Mäntysaari played “Symphony Of Destruction” on Finnish TV.
  • The performance aired live from Tampere on 31 October.
  • It was part of the “Metalloween” special of “Elämäni Biisi”.

Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari performed “Symphony Of Destruction” on Finnish television programme “Elämäni Biisi” during a live Halloween special in Tampere on 31 October. The appearance brought the band’s well-known song to a show built around guests’ personal musical choices and a guessing game. The episode, called “Metalloween”,…

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The fateful moment in 1987 when Hope Sandoval joined Opal: “Start something completely new”

  • Sandoval joined Opal after Kendra Smith left in 1987.
  • She and David Roback began writing new songs together.
  • Their new direction became Mazzy Star.

Hope Sandoval joined Opal in 1987 after bassist Kendra Smith left during a tour, filling a sudden gap in the band. The change brought Sandoval together with guitarist David Roback, setting the two on a path that led them to form Mazzy Star. Roback had first heard Sandoval’s…

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Indigenous artists warn AI reuse erases cultural context and agency

  • Scales says AI is stripping cultural meaning from First Nations art.
  • Artists’ names have reportedly been removed from scraped works.
  • Advocates warn of cultural and economic harm.

Pitjantjatjara artist Sally Scales says AI is copying First Nations art and turning it into generic products, stripping away artists’ agency and the cultural connections that give their work meaning. The concerns extend beyond copyright: Indigenous cultural and intellectual property may be taken from material online and reused…

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In 1977, punk destroyed prog-rock. So how come Yes’ final masterpiece topped the charts?

  • Yes’s *Going for the One* topped the UK chart for two weeks in 1977.
  • The band kept its progressive sound while adding more direct energy.
  • Punk challenged Yes, but did not erase its audience.

The article challenges the idea that punk simply swept progressive rock aside in 1977, pointing to Yes’s commercial success during the same upheaval. Their album *Going for the One* reached number one in the UK and stayed there for two weeks, showing that a large audience still wanted…

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AliExpress’ Singles’ Day Sale Is a Tech Lover’s Dream, From Gaming Consoles to Karaoke Machines

  • AliExpress’ Singles’ Day sale ends on 18 November.
  • Deals span gaming, music, speakers and wearable tech.
  • Most Brand+ products ship free, with no minimum order.

AliExpress’ Singles’ Day sale runs until 18 November, offering discounts on technology and music products ahead of the holiday shopping season. The range includes gaming gear, speakers, a karaoke machine, a digital piano and a smart ring. Featured products include the Retroid Pocket 5 handheld console, which runs…

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Disabled Fans Say the Live-Music Industry Can Do Better: ‘We Are Not a Pain in the Ass’

  • A concertgoer faced access barriers at an outdoor show.
  • The writer wants dialogue and better planning across live music.
  • More than 50 people shared perspectives on accessibility.

A newly disabled concertgoer describes being left without clear access information, facing a long, difficult route to the accessible viewing area and finding it full on arrival. The experience prompted complaints to local and state authorities, but the writer says the goal was a conversation about how the…

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HomePod Mini 2 feels faster, but advanced Siri features remain absent

  • Siri and smart home commands respond much faster.
  • Siri AI is still due in a later update.
  • The $149 speaker keeps the old sound hardware.

Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 feels more worthwhile after hands-on use than its modest specification changes initially suggested. The reviewer found it much quicker at playing music and carrying out smart home commands, though Apple’s promised Siri AI features are not yet available. The speaker costs $149, up from…

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3 Songs by Fleetwood Mac That Feel Like They Should Have Been No. 1 but Weren’t

  • “Dreams” remains Fleetwood Mac’s only US Hot 100 No. 1.
  • “Landslide” and “Silver Springs” had limited chart success.
  • “Go Your Own Way” reached No. 10 and helped drive album pre-orders.

“Dreams” is Fleetwood Mac’s only US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, despite several other songs that have become widely recognised. The article highlights three tracks whose popularity or cultural profile might lead listeners to assume they topped the chart. “Landslide” did not enter the Hot 100 until its…

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