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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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Manhattan Will Celebrate Harry Styles Appreciation Day

  • Manhattan has named 30 October Harry Styles Appreciation Day.
  • The recognition coincides with his 30-show MSG residency.
  • Styles revived “Ever Since New York” after four years.

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has declared 30 October Harry Styles Appreciation Day, recognising the singer’s music and his connection with New York. The date falls on the penultimate night of Styles’ 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, marking the scale of his latest run in the city.…

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Three Latin Music Power Players on Being Managers in Today’s Industry: ‘It’s The Work That Goes Unseen’

  • Managers guide artists and plan for long-term growth.
  • The job involves honest advice and strategic direction.
  • Much of the work behind performances goes unseen.

Three experienced Latin music managers used a panel at Latin Music Week to explain how their work shapes artists’ careers and why it often goes unseen. Their accounts highlight the manager’s role as a long-term guide and strategist, helping artists make decisions and bring the many parts of…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory To Go With These 4 Hits From 1978

  • Four 1978 hits evoke memories for Baby Boomers.
  • Film and disco shaped the era’s soundtrack.
  • Queen and Dolly Parton also crossed into lasting mainstream hits.

Four hit songs linked with 1978 are presented as touchstones for Baby Boomers, evoking memories of films, radio and time spent with friends. The article argues that music heard when people are young can become attached to formative experiences and remain a vivid marker of a particular era.…

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In 2007, Bruce Springsteen wrote a “perfect” pop song. He still regrets how he handled it

  • Springsteen thought “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” was a perfect pop song.
  • Bono advised him to use it in a television advert.
  • Springsteen later regretted not taking the suggestion.

Bruce Springsteen later regretted not giving “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” a bigger release when it appeared on his 2007 album *Magic*. He considered the song’s melody and small-town summer imagery close to perfect for pop, and believes a missed chance to promote it helped keep it from…

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Sombr 2026: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Last-Minute Tour Tickets Online

  • Sombr has fewer than 20 US tour dates left.
  • Resale ticket prices started at $46 on one listed site.
  • Retailers offer varying ticket guarantees and discounts.

Sombr’s autumn US tour for his debut album *I Barely Know Her* has fewer than 20 dates remaining, with many shows sold out or close to it. The article outlines resale sites where fans can look for last-minute tickets, noting that prices can be above or below face…

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Inside Redeye’s 2026 Label Hang, Where Indie Execs Look to the Future

  • Nearly 250 people attended Redeye’s 30th anniversary conference.
  • Exceleration outlined services to help independent labels grow.
  • Sessions covered marketing, licensing and fan engagement.

Nearly 250 music industry professionals gathered in Durham, North Carolina, for Redeye Worldwide’s three-day Label Hang, held from 13 to 15 October as the distributor marked its 30th anniversary. The conference gave independent labels, retailers, digital music services and staff a chance to discuss industry challenges and hear…

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4 Carly Simon Songs That Are Still Songwriting Gold

  • Four Carly Simon songs remain celebrated for their songwriting.
  • “You’re So Vain” was her first No. 1 single.
  • “Let The River Run” became an anthem from Working Girl.

Carly Simon’s songs span personal reflections, love and empowerment, and the article highlights four as examples of enduring songwriting. Their appeal comes from distinctive perspectives and memorable melodies, with “You’re So Vain” becoming her first US No. 1 single. Simon co-wrote “That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It…

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It’s time to talk about the other Van Halen

  • Alex Van Halen’s drumming was closely shaped around Eddie’s guitar.
  • He described his role as serving the song.
  • The brothers’ early musical partnership formed Van Halen’s core.

Alex Van Halen’s drumming helped define the band’s sound through its close, intuitive relationship with Eddie’s guitar. The article argues that Alex’s contribution deserves more attention: he saw his role as serving the song and supporting the musical unit, rather than competing for recognition. The brothers were born…

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Meet Leah Barylsky, the Woman Behind the Camera – And On the Stage — During Rüfüs Du Sol’s Record-Breaking Tour

  • Leah Barylsky’s live camera work helped shape Rüfüs Du Sol’s tour visuals.
  • She filmed 10 to 13 songs at each show.
  • The tour sold 1.7 million tickets and grossed $158 million.

Leah Barylsky’s close-up, live camera work has become a distinctive part of Rüfüs Du Sol’s Inhale/Exhale tour, shaping what audiences see on the large screens and bringing them close to the band. Her fluid movement onstage has also drawn attention from fans, while the group’s creative director says…

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In 1992, Eddie Murphy achieved a lifelong dream and signed with Motown. A year and one flop album later, he was gone

  • Murphy signed with Motown in 1992.
  • *Love’s Alright* flopped the following year.
  • He blamed poor marketing for leaving the label.

Eddie Murphy signed with Motown in 1992, fulfilling a long-held ambition to record for the label. His 1993 album, *Love’s Alright*, failed to win over critics or many listeners, and the brief partnership ended soon after its release. Murphy had previously released two albums, with his 1985 debut…

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