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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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In 1968, the last two truly great rock ‘n’ roll songs arrived, according to Angus Young

  • Angus Young says rock ‘n’ roll peaked in 1968.
  • He names two Rolling Stones songs as the last great examples.
  • He favours direct, blues-rooted riffs over complexity.

AC/DC’s Angus Young regards 1968 as the point when rock ‘n’ roll stopped being great, arguing that simplicity, attitude and a strong riff matter more than musical complexity. His view reflects AC/DC’s commitment to keeping their sound direct, and his criticism of bands he sees as disguising their…

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Luvcat to unleash film for ‘Vicious Delicious’ Halloween anniversary

  • Luvcat’s anniversary concert film arrives on Halloween.
  • The Soho show sold out in five minutes.
  • It will stream on YouTube for 48 hours.

Luvcat will release a Halloween-themed concert film to mark the first anniversary of her debut album, *Vicious Delicious*. The film captures a recent performance at The Box Soho and will be available for a limited time, alongside a special anniversary vinyl. The concert sold out within five minutes…

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Nikki Sixx renews dispute with former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars

  • Sixx says he played on every Mötley Crüe album.
  • He accuses Mars of misleading fans during their legal dispute.
  • Mötley Crüe has announced eight Las Vegas shows for 2027.

Nikki Sixx has renewed his dispute with former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, accusing him of misleading fans and turning his back on the band. The row stems from a lawsuit Mars brought after his dismissal, during which he questioned Sixx’s playing and the band’s live performances. Responding…

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Christine And The Queens announces new single and intimate UK and European winter shows

  • New single expected on 4 November
  • Four winter shows announced across Europe
  • Tickets go on sale on 2 November

Christine and the Queens has announced a new single and four intimate winter shows, marking a return to releasing music and performing live. The announcement follows hints earlier this month that new music was ready to be shared. The track appears to be titled ‘Rendez-Vous Avec Toi’ and…

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Blink-182, Korn, MGK, Alice in Chains, The Offspring to Play 2027 Welcome to Rockville Festival

  • More than 150 artists are announced for the 2027 festival.
  • Faith No More will play their first North American show since 2016.
  • The event runs from 6 to 9 May in Daytona Beach.

Welcome to Rockville has announced more than 150 acts for its 2027 festival, led by Blink-182, Korn, MGK, Alice in Chains and the Offspring. Faith No More are set to play their first North American show since their 2016 hiatus, making the event a notable return for the…

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This Kenny Rogers Hit Was Intended for Van Stephenson Instead

  • Kenny Rogers’ hit began as a recording for Van Stephenson.
  • Rogers’ version reused Stephenson’s backing tracks.
  • The song became a Top 5 country single in 1987.

Kenny Rogers’ 1987 country hit “Twenty Years Ago” was originally recorded for solo artist Van Stephenson, before Rogers secured the song and released it himself. The story matters because Rogers’ version used the backing tracks made for Stephenson, after Rogers struggled to match that recording. Songwriter Wood Newton…

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My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai Team Up for Short Movie Featuring Hideo Kojima

  • My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai made a stop-motion short.
  • The story links The Dying World with “The End”.
  • Hideo Kojima, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers cameo.

Lauren Tsai and My Chemical Romance have made a stop-motion short film inspired by “The End”, the opening track of the band’s 2006 album The Black Parade. It brings Tsai’s characters and setting from The Dying World into the song’s themes of memory and being forgotten, while leaving…

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Daisy Grenade Recruit Patrick Stump, Dan Campbell & More For Reimagined EP

  • Daisy Grenade have reworked all five songs from their EP.
  • Patrick Stump, Dan Campbell and three other artists appear.
  • The band called the release a tribute to their collaborators.

Daisy Grenade have released ‘SO MUCH 2 SAY’, a reimagined version of their five-track EP ‘SO MUCH TO SAY’. Each song features a guest artist, making the release a collaboration with musicians whose work helped inspire the original songs. The guests are Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, Cassadee…

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4 Top 40 Hits From 1971 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

  • Four 1971 hits remain regulars on the writer’s car stereo.
  • The choices span Janis Joplin, George Harrison, The Doors and Led Zeppelin.
  • Personal taste shapes which songs get played through.

The writer picks four 1971 Top 40 hits that still feature regularly on their car stereo: Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord”, The Doors’ “Riders on the Storm” and Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog”. The article is a personal reflection on why the songs…

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All Fortnite Treasure Hunters battle pass skins

  • Treasure Hunters has six battle pass skins.
  • The mini-season starts on 1 November.
  • It is expected to last around 30 days.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season will include six battle pass skins, giving players a limited-time set of outfits to unlock before the next seasonal shift. The selection includes collaboration skins alongside remixes of existing characters and new designs. The mini-season is due to start on 1 November and is…

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