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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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The “fantastic” tuning Lou Reed stole for his first song: “I was kidding around”

  • Reed’s 1964 song “The Ostrich” mocked dance crazes.
  • He tuned all six guitar strings to the same pitch class.
  • He said the tuning sounded “fantastic” but was kidding around.

In 1964, before forming the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed wrote “The Ostrich” while in the Primitives, parodying contemporary dance songs and fashion trends. The track’s unusual guitar tuning foreshadowed the experimental, provocative approach that later became associated with his work. Reed tuned all six guitar strings to the…

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“So many mistakes”: Joaquin Phoenix refuses to watch the 1995 performance that launched his career

  • Phoenix avoids watching his breakthrough film, *To Die For*.
  • He said he sees many mistakes in his 1995 performance.
  • The role preceded his rise to Oscar-winning stardom.

Joaquin Phoenix says he cannot watch his breakthrough performance in *To Die For* without focusing on what he believes he did wrong. The 1995 film helped launch his career, making his discomfort with revisiting it a revealing contrast with its critical success. Phoenix played Jimmy Emmett, a teenager…

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10 Classic ’90s RPGs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine, Ranked

  • The list celebrates ten 1990s RPGs that still hold up.
  • Chrono Trigger offers more than a dozen endings.
  • Symphony of the Night features 1,880 castle rooms.

The article ranks ten 1990s role-playing games that remain enjoyable today and helped shape later games. It argues that their lasting appeal comes from strong storytelling, memorable art and music, and gameplay ideas that still feel rewarding. The examples in the supplied text include Chrono Trigger, praised for…

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3 Southern Rock Songs From the 1970s That Anyone From the North Can Appreciate

  • Three 1970s Southern rock songs are singled out for broad appeal.
  • ZZ Top’s “La Grange” is praised for its lasting riff.
  • “Simple Man” and “Midnight Rider” offer reflection and open-road atmosphere.

The article argues that Southern rock from the 1970s can appeal to listeners beyond the American South, highlighting three songs whose riffs, themes and atmosphere have endured. It presents them as accessible examples of the genre’s appeal. ZZ Top’s “La Grange”, from the 1973 album *Tres Hombres*, is…

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Steve Hackett recalls messing with Genesis at their Rock Hall induction

  • Hackett joked that Yes deserved induction too.
  • Genesis members were standing nearby.
  • They wondered whether he was speaking for them.

Steve Hackett says he teased his former Genesis bandmates at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction by suggesting that Yes should be inducted too. The joke left the Genesis members nearby wondering whether he was speaking on their behalf. The exchange took place while Genesis were…

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Are Angine de Poitrine set for the trickiest follow-up album of recent times?

  • Angine de Poitrine have achieved unexpected chart and award success.
  • Their viral fame raises questions about lasting cultural relevance.
  • The article looks to Devo for clues about their next chapter.

Angine de Poitrine’s rapid rise from masked, experimental duo to international viral act has brought them remarkable success, but it also raises questions about whether their appeal will last. The article considers whether the band can follow their breakout with music that holds attention beyond the novelty and…

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KPop Demon Hunters Returns In November with Definitive New Release

  • Criterion’s *KPop Demon Hunters* edition arrives on 3 November.
  • The 4K set includes three discs and extensive bonus features.
  • Prices range from $23.96 for DVD to $39.96 for 4K.

The Criterion Collection will release a definitive physical edition of Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* on 3 November. The set gives fans a way to own the Oscar-winning film alongside new bonus material and artwork. The three-disc 4K edition includes Dolby Vision HDR, two Blu-rays, a feature-length…

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BIOHAZARD’s EVAN SEINFELD On His New Project SHED MY SKIN: ‘There Are Elements In It That I Would Call Trap Metal’

  • Evan Seinfeld has recorded music for a new solo project, Shed My Skin.
  • He describes its sound as electronic, hard and partly “trap metal”.
  • A first single may arrive in December, with more music planned for 2027.

Evan Seinfeld, bassist and vocalist with Biohazard, is preparing to release music from a separate solo project called Shed My Skin. He says the sound combines electronic elements with a hard edge and a hardcore attitude, describing parts of it as “trap metal”. Seinfeld has recorded several tracks…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory To Go With These 4 Songs From 1968

  • Four 1968 songs are linked to Baby Boomer memories.
  • The picks range from “Honey” to “Revolution”.
  • The article connects the music with a tumultuous era.

The article argues that music from people’s youth can become closely tied to personal memories, and highlights four 1968 songs that may prompt nostalgia for Baby Boomers. It links the songs to the era’s changing culture and to the lasting place each track holds in popular music. The…

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Billy Joel, Rick Rubin and the collaboration they never got to make: “Didn’t appeal to me”

  • Joel and Rick Rubin considered working together.
  • Joel disliked the idea of returning to his roots.
  • The collaboration never produced a record.

Billy Joel and producer Rick Rubin discussed working together, but Joel rejected Rubin’s idea of bringing him “back to my roots”, saying it did not appeal to him. The proposed collaboration never happened, reflecting Joel’s reluctance to make new music unless a project feels creatively worthwhile. Joel has…

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