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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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2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Record & Song of the Year

  • Grammy record and song nominations often overlap.
  • 779 recordings compete for eight record of the year slots.
  • 923 songs are in contention for song of the year.

Grammy nominations for record and song of the year are expected to overlap, with five shared titles a likely outcome. The categories recognise different contributions: record of the year honours a particular recording and its performers and production team, while song of the year goes to the songwriters.…

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Dirty Projectors Plot 2027 Tour, Drop New Song

  • Dirty Projectors released “Jumbotron” and announced a 2027 solo tour.
  • The 25-date run spans North America and Europe.
  • The band has signed to Joyful Noise and launched its own imprint.

Dirty Projectors have signed to Joyful Noise, launched their own imprint, Well-Tempered Zealot, and released the new single “Jumbotron”. David Longstreth has also announced an extensive solo tour for 2027, with North American dates in spring and European shows later in the summer. Longstreth says the song reflects…

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Legendary BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: ‘I Can’t Stop Writing’ Music And Lyrics

  • Bill Ward is preparing a new solo record.
  • Mastering is planned for next month.
  • At least 15 to 20 musicians contribute to the album.

Bill Ward says he hopes to release a new solo record after it is mastered next month and shopped later this year. The former Black Sabbath drummer says he continues to write music and lyrics at home, then develops his ideas with other musicians. Ward describes building songs…

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Universal Music’s Jesús López awarded Honorary Academician title by the Spanish Music Academy

  • Jesús López is among the Spanish Music Academy’s first honorary members.
  • His career spans artists in Spain and Latin America.
  • Global Talent Services works with 145 artists and produces 1,500-plus annual shows.

Jesús López, Universal Music’s chairman and CEO for Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, has been named one of the Spanish Music Academy’s first Honorary Academicians. The award recognises his decades-long influence on music across Spain and Latin America, including his work developing artists and expanding the industry…

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The 40 Best New Artists Of 2026

  • A new selection of 40 emerging artists to discover.
  • The artists are listed alphabetically, not ranked.
  • Playlists accompany the feature on Spotify and Apple Music.

The article presents a selection of 40 emerging artists who have made a major leap over the past year, highlighting musicians whose recent work has caught the writers’ attention. It is intended to introduce readers to developing acts and point them towards music to explore. The artists are…

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The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Has Me Wondering if BioWare Should Have Focused on Dragon Age and Mass Effect DLC Rather Than Big New Games

  • The writer wonders whether expansions could have offered BioWare a steadier path.
  • The Witcher 3 is set to receive a third expansion in 2027.
  • The piece imagines new stories for Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

The writer argues that BioWare might have had a steadier future by expanding its established Dragon Age and Mass Effect games, rather than pursuing large, troubled new projects. The question has renewed relevance following the reported closure of BioWare, job losses and cancellation of Mass Effect 5, while…

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In 1998, Bryan Cranston kept falling asleep researching his next role. It won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Miniseries’

  • Cranston nodded off while researching Buzz Aldrin.
  • The role was part of a 12-part Apollo series.
  • The series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Miniseries.

Bryan Cranston said he fell asleep more than once while researching astronaut Buzz Aldrin for the 1998 HBO miniseries *From the Earth to the Moon*. Preparing to portray a real person, he felt the responsibility of getting the character right, and the experience highlighted how much actors rely…

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In 1989, Brian May heard “the most beautiful guitar music”. He still calls the guitarist “one of the greatest geniuses”

  • Brian May singled out Jeff Beck’s “Where Were You” as exceptionally beautiful.
  • The track appeared on Beck’s 1989 album *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop*.
  • May later called Beck one of the greatest guitar geniuses.

Brian May praised Jeff Beck’s guitar playing, saying that hearing Beck’s “Where Were You” from 1989’s *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop* revealed music of extraordinary beauty. His admiration matters because May is himself a celebrated guitarist, and he described Beck as a rare musician whose sound could reach listeners…

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Bella Kay’s Breakout Year: Taking ‘iloveitiloveiloveit’ From TikTok to the Hot 100 | Billboard Up & Coming

  • Bella Kay’s TikTok-teased single reached No. 17 on the Hot 100.
  • It has more than 240 million US on-demand streams.
  • Kay co-wrote her debut album with Ida Rose.

Bella Kay has emerged as a breakout artist after her song “iloveitiloveitiloveit” took off on TikTok and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview, she discusses the song’s rise, her debut album and the influences behind her music. The track has amassed more than…

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CMA Awards add country and rock stars to 60th ceremony line-up

  • The CMA Awards added a broad mix of performers.
  • Brooks & Dunn will receive a lifetime achievement award.
  • Ella Langley leads this year’s nominees with nine nods.

The 60th annual CMA Awards has added Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Halestorm and several other performers to its line-up. The event, scheduled for 18 November in Nashville, will celebrate Brooks & Dunn, recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson lifetime achievement award. Mumford & Sons will make…

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