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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 Snuts talk confronting mental health on ‘Joy In Short Moments’: “Music is more than just heartbreak”

  • Time away from touring shaped the Snuts’ new album.
  • Jack Cochrane says honest conversations informed its songs.
  • He is promoting mental health awareness with CALM and a podcast.

The Snuts’ fourth album, *Joy In Short Moments*, draws on a year away from touring in which frontman Jack Cochrane confronted questions about happiness, adulthood and success. The band say the pause helped them live before writing, and made room for more honest conversations, giving the record a…

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Dominic Fike’s ‘How to Quit Smoking’: All 15 Tracks Ranked

  • Dominic Fike released his third album, a 15-track project.
  • It was recorded on tour and promoted as a “living album”.
  • The article ranks every track on the 40-minute record.

Dominic Fike’s third album, *How to Quit Smoking*, turns the anxieties of approaching 30, fatherhood and changing priorities into a 15-track project. Recorded while he was touring, the album was released on 30 October and presented as a “living album”, with a continuous stream of performances, studio sessions…

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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Signs With THRILLER RECORDS, Shares New Single ‘Carry Me’

  • Hawthorne Heights signed with Thriller Records.
  • “Carry Me” is their first release with the label.
  • The song explores grief, overwhelm and hope.

Ohio post-hardcore band Hawthorne Heights has signed with Thriller Records and released “Carry Me”, the first single from the partnership. The signing marks a new label chapter for the band, while the song signals a heavier, angrier direction that Woodruff says still reflects their identity. Frontman JT Woodruff…

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Tickets On Sale Today: Bon Jovi, QOTSA, Angine de Poitrine & More

  • Tickets for numerous newly announced tours go on sale on 30 October.
  • Bon Jovi’s 2027 stadium run spans three regions.
  • Angine de Poitrine have dates in 13 countries.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, 30 October, for a broad slate of newly announced tours and concerts. The line-up spans major arena and stadium acts, reunion shows and international dates, with many performances planned for 2027. Bon Jovi have added 2027 stadium dates in North America, the…

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Journey’s power ballad sold 29 million copies. But is ‘Don’t Stop Believin” trash or a triumph?

  • Journey’s 1981 hit has sold nearly 30 million copies.
  • Its message of perseverance helped make it widely relatable.
  • The article says overexposure, not poor quality, fuels the backlash.

Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” became the band’s defining hit after its 1981 release, achieving extraordinary commercial success and lasting cultural reach. The article argues that its ubiquity does not make it a bad song: its broad appeal and enduring message help explain why it remains popular. The song…

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Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett reflect on Jimmy Webb’s timeless songs in PBS special

  • Vince Gill says Glen Campbell’s versions of Webb’s classics are untouchable.
  • Lyle Lovett and Ashley Campbell perform Webb’s best-known songs.
  • The PBS special follows Webb’s songwriting career from 1967 onwards.

The PBS special *Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter* celebrates the songwriter’s work through performances and reflections from Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and Webb himself. Gill says Glen Campbell’s recordings of “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and “Wichita Lineman” are untouchable, while Lovett describes Webb’s melodies and imagery…

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David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Bowie’s 1978 tour footage will become an immersive arena experience.
  • “Stage” premieres in Berlin on 14 February 2027.
  • Brett Morgen says Bowie performed without a stage persona.

Brett Morgen is creating “Stage”, an immersive concert experience built from restored footage of David Bowie’s 1978 tour. It will premiere at Berlin’s Uber Arena on 14 February 2027, offering fans rare access to performances from a period for which full concert footage has been largely unavailable. The…

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Koe Wetzel surprises fans with new country rock track ‘Hard Way’ featuring Stephen Wilson Jr.

  • Koe Wetzel released “Hard Way” with Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • The upbeat country rock song is on *The Night Champion* deluxe edition.
  • Its lyrics focus on learning lessons the hard way.

Koe Wetzel surprised fans by releasing “Hard Way”, a new country rock song featuring Stephen Wilson Jr. The track blends upbeat rock sounds with country and tells a story about learning life’s lessons through difficult experiences. The song is included on the deluxe edition of Wetzel’s album *The…

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Photographer MARK ‘WEISSGUY’ WEISS Announces BON JOVI ‘Slippery When Wet’ 40th-Anniversary Photo Exhibition

  • Mark Weiss is holding a Bon Jovi photo exhibition in Asbury Park.
  • The event marks 40 years since *Slippery When Wet* was released.
  • A 100-page collector’s issue and tribute-band performances are planned.

Photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss has announced a photo exhibition in Asbury Park to mark 40 years since Bon Jovi released *Slippery When Wet*. The event will bring together images from the band’s breakthrough era, offering fans a view of its rise through photographs taken by someone who documented…

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‘Björk Orkestral With The Hamrahlíð Choir’ set for physical release

  • Björk’s 2021 Harpa concert is getting a physical release.
  • It will be available on LP, CD, Blu-ray and DVD.
  • “Where Is The Line” is out now as a live single.

Björk is preparing a physical release of her 2021 concert with the Hamrahlíð Choir, recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall. The performance reworked songs from across her catalogue with choir, strings and wind instruments, bringing the release to listeners who may not have attended the concert. The album,…

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