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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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Phoebe Bridgers Makes L.A.’s Intuit Dome Into an Intimate Space Full of Love, Grief, Light Shows, ‘Peter Pan’ Cosplay and a Great Billie Eilish Duet: Concert Review

  • Phoebe Bridgers opened three sold-out Intuit Dome shows.
  • A phone-free policy supported a more intimate concert.
  • Billie Eilish joined Bridgers for “Savior Complex”.

Phoebe Bridgers opened her sold-out Los Angeles run at the Intuit Dome with a show that combined intimate, emotionally candid moments with playful spectacle. A phone-free policy helped create space for a quiet performance and personal reflections on her complicated relationship with her late father, while Billie Eilish’s…

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3 Top 10 Hits From 1966 That Every 60s Kid Alive Still Remembers Today

  • Three 1966 Top 10 songs are revisited.
  • Sinatra’s hit was recorded by several artists.
  • “Secret Agent Man” was written for a television series.

Three songs that reached the US Top 10 in 1966 are highlighted as enduring hits: Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life”, Dionne Warwick’s “Message to Michael” and Johnny Rivers’ “Secret Agent Man”. The article describes their themes and origins, presenting them as songs that listeners who grew up in the…

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In 1988, Sonic Youth put a painting on an album cover. In 2008, it sold for £7.1 million

  • Richter’s *Kerze* appeared on Sonic Youth’s *Daydream Nation*.
  • The original painting sold for £7.1 million in 2008.
  • A 2007 reissue helped renew interest in the album.

Sonic Youth used Gerhard Richter’s blurred candle painting *Kerze* on the cover of their 1988 double album *Daydream Nation*. The pairing was accidental: the German artist reportedly did not know the band or intend the work to accompany music, yet the image became closely associated with one of…

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Regulator faults Liberty Recycling trustees over delayed response to concerns

  • A Liberty Recycling trustee also worked for its chief executive.
  • The regulator criticised trustees’ response to serious concerns.
  • The charity is being wound up amid a criminal probe.

A trustee of Liberty Recycling also worked as an assistant to the charity’s chief executive and served as its treasurer, raising questions about her independence. The Charities Regulator criticised the trustees for failing to respond urgently to serious concerns and for remaining supportive of senior employees when it…

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‘Donnie Darko’ at 25: was Richard Kelly cursed by the success of his debut?

  • Donnie Darko remains Richard Kelly’s defining film 25 years on.
  • Southland Tales earned just $374,743 on a $17 million budget.
  • Kelly has not directed a feature since The Box in 2009.

Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko is marking 25 years as a cult favourite, while its director has not made a feature film since 2009. The article considers whether the debut’s success made it difficult for Kelly to match its impact, arguing that his later ambition failed to find the…

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On This Day in 1951, Lefty Frizzell Scored a 13-Week No. 1 With a Country Classic Later Covered by George Jones and Merle Haggard

  • Frizzell’s “Always Late” topped three country charts in 1951.
  • The article reports 12 weeks at No. 1; its headline says 13.
  • Jones, Haggard and Yoakam later recorded the song.

On 31 October 1951, Lefty Frizzell’s “Always Late (With Your Kisses)” topped all three Billboard country charts. The song’s success reinforced Frizzell’s standing as one of country music’s leading stars and helped cement his influence on later performers. Before Billboard combined its surveys into one Hot Country Songs…

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Tense moment Singapore Airlines flight abandons landing at Perth Airport after dramatic tilt: ‘I bet there was some dirty underwear’

  • SQ213 went around during its approach to Perth.
  • The A350-900 landed safely on its second attempt.
  • Winds at Perth Airport reached 32km/h.

Singapore Airlines flight SQ213 abandoned its approach to Perth Airport on Saturday after the aircraft appeared to tilt to the right, bringing one wing close to the ground. The Airbus A350-900 climbed away and landed safely on its second attempt, illustrating how a go-around allows pilots to stop…

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64 Years Later, This Monster-Sized Halloween Hit Still Generates an Estimated $1 Million a Year

  • “Monster Mash” reportedly earns about $1 million in royalties annually.
  • It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in 1962.
  • Bobby Pickett co-wrote it with Cordials bandmate Lenny Capizzi.

Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” remains a recurring Halloween hit, reportedly earning about $1 million in royalties each year. Its continued popularity shows how a novelty song can become a seasonal tradition and provide lasting income for its creators. Pickett wrote the song with Cordials bandmate Lenny Capizzi,…

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The Slate vs Ford Fathom debate might be settled by this one key tech feature

  • Ford’s Fathom will have CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • Slate expects owners to use their own devices.
  • The Fathom’s range and towing capacity remain unannounced.

Ford’s upcoming Fathom and Slate’s Blank Slate are both aimed at buyers seeking an electric pickup for under $30,000, but they take different approaches to the cabin. Ford plans to include a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Slate expects drivers to use their own phone…

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Joni Mitchell’s Only No. 1 Hit Was a Throwaway Song to Her: “I’d Feel Like the Radio Was Crying for One of My Ballads”

  • “Help Me” became Joni Mitchell’s only No. 1 hit.
  • The label chose the single, not Mitchell.
  • She wished radio had played more of her ballads.

Joni Mitchell’s only No. 1 hit was “Help Me”, a lively song from her 1974 album *Court and Spark*. Her record label chose it as a single, and it topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, though Mitchell felt the choice overlooked the ballads she thought radio listeners wanted. Mitchell…

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