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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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LISA Talks Vegas Residency Jitters, Why ‘SaWaDiKa’ Was the Perfect Solo Single & Her Labubu Obsession: ‘I Have No Space to Walk’

  • A VMA win helped calm LISA’s residency jitters.
  • “SaWaDiKa” reached No. 69 on the Hot 100.
  • Her Labubu collection has taken over her home.

LISA said her nerves about her upcoming Las Vegas residency eased after winning a 2026 MTV Video Music Award and performing “SaWaDiKa” at the ceremony. The BLACKPINK singer discussed the six-show run, her return to Thai influences in her solo music and how being seen with a Labubu…

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The 1969 masterpiece Fleetwood Mac never thought would be a hit: “Intended as a throwaway”

  • Green expected ‘Oh Well’ to be a B-side.
  • Its spontaneous riff became the A-side.
  • The contrasting second part draws on Spanish guitar.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Oh Well’ began as a spontaneous studio riff that Peter Green thought was too ordinary to stand out. He intended it as a throwaway B-side, but it became the A-side and a defining example of the band’s ability to combine blues energy with a sharply arranged…

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Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ Debuts at No. 1 on Streaming Songs Chart

  • “Housewife” gives Tate McRae her first Streaming Songs No. 1 as a lead act.
  • The song drew 22.9 million eligible US streams.
  • It also debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100.

Tate McRae’s “Housewife” has debuted at No. 1 on the US Streaming Songs chart, giving her a first chart-topper as a lead act. The result marks a new milestone for McRae, whose previous best as a lead performer was No. 2, and comes as the song also reaches…

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Neon Coast Names Nikki Boon Chief Creative Officer 

  • Nikki Boon is Neon Coast’s new chief creative officer.
  • She will lead creative direction and international strategy.
  • Nightly plans an Asia and Australia tour in January 2027.

Neon Coast has named Nikki Boon chief creative officer, giving her creative oversight and responsibility for international strategy across the company’s full roster. The appointment expands the role of a manager who has worked at the entertainment company for a decade and reflects its focus on developing artists…

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Signs of Problem Gambling and Where to Get Help: Pros and Cons

  • Chasing losses and hiding gambling are warning signs.
  • Australia’s helpline is free and open 24 hours.
  • Early support can help manage gambling harm.

The article outlines warning signs of problem gambling in Australia and ways to seek help. It says changes such as chasing losses, borrowing to gamble or feeling guilt and anxiety can indicate harm, and early contact with a trained counsellor may help prevent it worsening. Australia offers a…

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Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi Teams Up With SOTA On Ace New Track ‘SLEEP FOREVER’

  • SOTA’s ‘SLEEP FOREVER’ features Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi.
  • The track combines alternative songwriting and drum and bass.
  • SOTA’s tour culminates at Wembley on 30 January 2027.

SOTA’s new track, ‘SLEEP FOREVER’, brings electronic drum and bass together with rock through a collaboration featuring James Veck-Gilodi of Deaf Havana and producer Circadian. The release reflects SOTA’s interest in drawing on rock and metal while keeping the euphoric character of their sound. SOTA said Veck-Gilodi helped…

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Jeff Bridges’ 14 favourite songs

  • Jeff Bridges shared a list of 14 favourite songs.
  • His picks include Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.
  • The playlist reflects friendships and his work on *Crazy Heart*.

Jeff Bridges has named 14 favourite songs in a playlist reflecting his long-standing connection to music and the people he has worked with. His choices span folk and roots music, including songs by friends and collaborators, as well as a track he performed for *Crazy Heart*. Bridges selected…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1960s We Hear All the Time When We Walk Into Record Stores

  • Record shops are said to favour these three 1960s tracks.
  • Bob Dylan’s pick is “Mr. Tambourine Man”.
  • Nico and The Kinks round out the list.

The article suggests that record shops often play familiar 1960s rock tracks alongside less obvious music, reflecting staff’s enthusiasm for artists they admire. It names three songs that the writer says are frequently heard in record stores. Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” is described as a mysterious choice…

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GENE SIMMONS On What Fans Can Expect From Upcoming ‘Kiss: End Of The Road’ Documentary

  • KISS’s new documentary follows the band from its beginnings to its final tour.
  • It premieres online on 19 November, with livestream access priced at $14.99.
  • Simmons says the band wanted to step off stage while it could still deliver.

Gene Simmons says the upcoming documentary *Kiss: End Of The Road* will trace the band’s story from its beginnings and show why its live performances defined KISS. The film also documents the group’s final tour and the decision to leave the stage while it could still perform at…

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Ministry confirm date and location of final ever show in 2027

  • Ministry’s final show is set for 30 October 2027.
  • The concert will be at Kia Forum in California.
  • Their final album arrives exactly one year earlier.

Ministry have confirmed that their final performance will take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on 30 October 2027. The show marks the end of the band’s career, following the release of their final album, and is expected to bring together musicians influenced by the group.…

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