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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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Nick Cave says AI song generators are “indicators of this nascent technology’s demonic potential”

  • Cave warns AI song generators could sideline human creativity.
  • He criticised Suno for producing songs in seconds.
  • An AI-made “Tupelo” film had earlier softened his view.

Nick Cave has criticised AI song generators, saying they could make human creative work seem unnecessary and weaken the connection between artists and their audiences. His comments came in response to fans asking about AI and whether art can be separated from its creator. Cave singled out Suno,…

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Disgrace Share Subtle New Single ‘Eyeballs’

  • Disgrace have released the single “Eyeballs”.
  • The song draws on the Ramones and early-1980s indie.
  • Their debut EP arrives on 27 November.

Manchester folk-rock quartet Disgrace have released “Eyeballs”, a new single ahead of their debut EP. The track blends folk songwriting with post-punk structures and an early-1980s indie feel, marking a bold move for the band. Recorded in their untreated practice room with borrowed microphones, the song was made…

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Tove Lo drops new single from ‘GTA 6’ soundtrack, ‘Blood In Your Eyes’

  • Tove Lo’s new single is part of the GTA 6 soundtrack.
  • The 34-track album is due the day after the game.
  • Pre-loads are live ahead of the 19 November release.

Tove Lo has released ‘Blood In Your Eyes’, a new single from the upcoming *Grand Theft Auto VI* soundtrack. Its launch adds to the game’s growing music line-up and coincides with Rockstar saying pre-loads are now live, ahead of the long-awaited game’s release. The accompanying album, *Grand Theft…

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Raye Named Variety’s 2026 Hitmaker of the Year

  • RAYE is Variety’s 2026 Hitmaker of the Year.
  • She is the first independent artist to receive the honour.
  • Her second album won the 2026 Mercury Prize.

RAYE has been named Variety’s 2026 Hitmaker of the Year, recognising her success as a performer, songwriter and producer, as well as her advocacy for songwriters and independent artists. She will receive the honour at the 10th annual Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on 5 December, becoming the…

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Vietnamese Musical Hit ‘A Little Dream Of Me’ Set For North American Release Through Reel Citrus

  • Reel Citrus plans a North American release on 4 December.
  • The film earned about $2 million in Vietnam.
  • Its theme song passed 13 million YouTube views.

Reel Citrus has acquired North American rights to Vietnamese musical *A Little Dream Of Me* and plans a theatrical release on 4 December. The deal brings a rare Vietnamese musical to North American cinemas after it became the country’s highest-grossing musical, with themes of family, music and representation.…

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4 Famous Songs That Are Enlivened by the Presence of the Fantastically Funky Clavinet

  • Four classic songs showcase the clavinet’s funky sound.
  • Stevie Wonder played the clavinet, drums and Moog bass on “Superstition”.
  • Wah-wah pedals shape parts by The Band and Fleetwood Mac.

The article highlights four familiar songs in which the clavinet adds a distinctive funk-driven sound, showing how the keyboard helped shape tracks across different styles. It argues that the instrument deserves more attention today, while illustrating its range through memorable riffs and playing choices. Garth Hudson uses a…

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In 1981, Phil Collins snubbed Eric Clapton for 12,000,000 copies. Three albums later, he needed to make up for it

  • Clapton’s guitar was barely audible on Collins’s 1981 album.
  • Collins invited him back for “I Wish It Would Rain Down”.
  • David Crosby also sang on *...But Seriously*.

Phil Collins initially recorded “If Leaving Me Is Easy” for his 1981 solo album *Face Value* with Eric Clapton on guitar, but Clapton’s part was so quiet that listeners could barely hear it. Collins later invited him back to play on “I Wish It Would Rain Down”, making…

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Ayra Starr Makes a ‘Bold Yet Simple Statement’ With New ‘Starrgirl’ Limited-Edition Anime-Inspired Vinyl

  • Ayra Starr and Crunchyroll are releasing an anime-inspired *Starrgirl* vinyl.
  • The edition starts at $40 and includes original manga-style artwork.
  • *Starrgirl* reached No. 4 on the World Albums chart.

Ayra Starr is releasing a limited-edition, anime-inspired vinyl edition of her album *Starrgirl* in collaboration with Crunchyroll. The release connects the album’s sci-fi visuals with Starr’s interest in anime, while extending its presence through animated music clips and other content on Crunchyroll’s platforms. The vinyl features original manga-style…

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‘Fraggle Rock’ Wraps Up ‘A Holiday Gift’ With Festive Musical Special Featuring Nicole Scherzinger: Watch the Trailer

  • A new Fraggle Rock holiday musical arrives on 4 December.
  • Nicole Scherzinger makes her first appearance in the series.
  • Wembley’s holiday mission is disrupted by a snow globe.

The Fraggles return in *Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift*, a new musical special premiering globally on Apple TV on 4 December. Nicole Scherzinger makes her first appearance in the series, performing a musical number, while Lilli Cooper returns as Doc. In the story, Wembley becomes Spirit Captain and…

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Designates the Troubadour as a Landmark Venue; Going Forward, L.A. Will Host Hall’s Induction Ceremony ‘At Least Every Other Year’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The Troubadour will be named a Rock Hall Landmark.
  • Los Angeles will host inductions at least every other year.
  • A sold-out Gram Parsons tribute is part of the events.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will designate Los Angeles’s Troubadour club a Landmark in music history, recognising the venue’s role in artists’ development and the city’s influence on popular music. The announcement also signals a stronger commitment to Los Angeles: future induction ceremonies will be held…

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