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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 1940 song Tom Morello called “the most American song”

  • Morello praised Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land”.
  • He called it “the most American song ever written”.
  • The song’s verses focus on hardship and solidarity.

Tom Morello has described Woody Guthrie’s 1940 song “This Land Is Your Land” as “the most American song ever written”, praising its focus on ordinary people and solidarity. The article argues that the song’s social themes reflect the political ideals that have shaped Morello’s music, from Rage Against…

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Born 79 Years Ago Today in the Golden State, the Eagles Star Who Also Sang on Toto’s “Africa” and Hits by Bob Seger and Don Henley

  • Timothy B. Schmit turns 79.
  • He sang on Toto’s “Africa” and Eagles hits.
  • His career spans Poco, solo work and session recordings.

Timothy B. Schmit, the Eagles bassist and singer born in Oakland on 30 October 1947, turns 79. The article highlights his contributions beyond the band, including the high-register backing vocals he sang on Toto’s “Africa”, showing how his work reached across some of rock’s best-known songs. Schmit joined…

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The 36 Best Christmas Gifts to Shop Online in 2026

  • A 36-item guide to Christmas gifts available online in 2026.
  • Picks span music, film, books, jewellery, beauty and home goods.
  • Prices start at $25, with some products discounted.

The article presents 36 online Christmas gift ideas for 2026, aimed at helping shoppers prepare early and find options for different interests. It features products ranging from music and film releases to jewellery, books, beauty items and home goods, with prices starting at $25. The examples include a…

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Bryan Adams takes aim at Donald Trump on unexpected new protest song, comparing US President to “a baby tossing toys from the pram”

  • Bryan Adams has released a protest song targeting Donald Trump.
  • The song likens Trump’s behaviour to a baby throwing toys from a pram.
  • Adams says the current political turmoil will pass.

Bryan Adams has released an unexpected protest song aimed at Donald Trump, criticising the US president’s conduct through the image of a baby throwing toys from a pram. Adams says the political turmoil will pass, while invoking the enduring presence of Lake Ontario. The article quotes Adams saying…

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Tokyo: Milcho Manchevski on his Competition Film, Blacklisting and the Ills of Neo-Social Realism

  • Manchevski’s new film explores sibling love and inequality.
  • He warns that message-led filmmaking can narrow artistic possibilities.
  • His views reflect an early awareness of censorship in Yugoslavia.

Milcho Manchevski has returned to the Tokyo International Film Festival with *Sister Brother Manhole Cover*, a dark comedy about a sister and brother whose bond sits alongside themes of motherhood and economic inequality. He says the film grew from Macedonian folk songs about sibling devotion and his concern…

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Lil Baby Is Open to ‘Stepping Out of the Box’ to Collab With Sabrina Carpenter: ‘I Could Make It Work’

  • Lil Baby is open to a Sabrina Carpenter collaboration.
  • He says they could create a song together.
  • His album *Fresh* is due on 6 November.

Lil Baby says he is open to making a pop collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, describing himself as more willing to work beyond his usual musical style. He has no existing track in mind for her, but said they could create something together or he could work with a…

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North West Reveals How She Makes Beats & Her Favorite Song on Her Dad’s ‘Graduation’ Album

  • North West says “Homecoming” is her favourite track on *Graduation*.
  • She uses Ableton and often starts with a sample.
  • Rap practice in Japan helped her improve.

North West has discussed how she creates music and named her favourite track from her father Ye’s album *Graduation*. In an interview with YouTube host Emwell, she said she usually listens to music first to decide what kind of song or beat to make, and prefers building around…

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The £71bn stealth tax bonanza: Millions of workers dragged into paying more as income thresholds stay frozen

  • Frozen thresholds are forecast to raise £71 billion by 2030-31.
  • Nearly 6.75 million more people are expected to pay income tax.
  • The Chancellor kept the freeze in place in the latest Budget.

Frozen income tax thresholds are forecast to raise an extra £71 billion for the Treasury by 2030-31, as wage growth pushes more people into paying tax and higher tax bands. The policy, which the Chancellor left unchanged in the latest Budget, is expected to affect millions of workers…

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4 Led Zeppelin Songs That Not Every Fan Knows (But Every Fan Should)

  • Four lesser-known Zeppelin tracks get a closer look.
  • Their stories range from tour experiences to New Orleans.
  • “Four Sticks” was rarely played live.

The article highlights four Led Zeppelin songs it says can be overlooked amid the band’s extensive catalogue: “That’s the Way”, “Royal Orleans”, “Four Sticks” and “Tea for One”. It describes their varied stories and musical approaches as reasons listeners might give them another spin. “That’s the Way” reflects…

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Billboard Japan & Luminate’s ‘NOW PLAYING JAPAN Vol. 6’ Focuses on Overseas Perspectives on the Japanese Market, How to Leverage Metadata

  • Japan’s on-demand streams topped 106 billion in the first half of 2026.
  • J-pop is gaining listeners in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
  • Luminate plans to add metadata tools to its analytics platform.

Billboard Japan and Luminate’s NOW PLAYING JAPAN Vol. 6 conference examined the Japanese music market’s overseas potential and the role of accurate data. Luminate CEO Rob Jonas said Japan’s strong domestic audience and growing international interest create opportunities for expansion, particularly through anime and gaming. On-demand streams in…

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