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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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DIIV – ‘Zirp!’ album review: A rattling alt-pop politic ready for the revolution

  • DIIV pair shoegaze with AG Cook’s glossy electronic production.
  • The 11-track album takes aim at modern political and economic turmoil.
  • Its bold experiments do not always land, but the review praises its ambition.

DIIV’s fifth album, *Zirp!*, marks a sharp change in sound and approach, pairing their familiar guitar fuzz with glossy, restless electronic production from AG Cook. The review says the record uses this adventurous blend to confront capitalism, political turmoil and climate anxiety, while pushing the band towards what…

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Music fans return to CDs for ownership, focus and album listening

  • Searches for CD players at John Lewis are up 96% since July.
  • A separate report found CD sales rose 16%.
  • Fans value ownership, focused listening and support for musicians.

CDs are enjoying a resurgence as some music fans turn to physical albums for a more deliberate listening experience and greater control over what they hear. John Lewis reported a 96% rise in searches for CD players since July, while a separate trend report found CD sales had…

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Jared Gutstadt’s Audio Chateau Records secures up to $9M in Series A financing, with Poo Bear joining as strategic advisor

  • Audio Chateau Records has secured up to US$9 million in Series A financing.
  • Poo Bear is joining the company as a strategic adviser.
  • ACR combines artist development with content and commercial partnerships.

Audio Chateau Records (ACR), the music and creator company founded by Jingle Punks co-founder Jared Gutstadt, has secured up to US$9 million in Series A financing. It plans to use the investment to expand an artist-development model that combines record-label work with content production and commercial partnerships, bringing…

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Ed Sheeran was preparing to headline Wembley Stadium. Noel Gallagher couldn’t believe what he was hearing

  • Noel Gallagher criticised the idea of Ed Sheeran headlining Wembley.
  • He called Sheeran’s polished pop sound “not subversive”.
  • Sheeran has since appeared at Wembley about a dozen times.

Noel Gallagher said in 2015 that he could not accept the idea of Ed Sheeran headlining Wembley Stadium, criticising his polished pop sound as not subversive. The remark reflects Gallagher’s dislike of mainstream pop and his blunt opinions about artists he considers undeserving of acclaim. The article notes…

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Feature: Song Of Time – Every Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Release, From N64 To Switch 2

  • Ocarina of Time has appeared in many releases since its 1998 debut.
  • GameCube discs included Master Quest and several other Zelda games.
  • The iQue Player version was the first official digital release.

Nintendo is bringing *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* to Switch 2, prompting a look back at the many versions released since the original appeared in 1998. The game has been re-released across Nintendo consoles and other systems, reflecting its lasting popularity and status as one of…

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Charts That Got Ghosted: Remembering Long-Lost Billboard Lists 

  • Billboard’s retired charts reflect changing ways of making and listening to music.
  • The Top 100 evolved into the Hot 100 in 1958.
  • Teen Beat lasted less than a month; Adult Contemporary endured.

Billboard has retired many charts as listening habits and the music business have changed, reflecting shifts from sheet music and physical formats to radio, sales and streaming. The article looks back at five discontinued lists and how some of their ideas live on in newer charts. The Top…

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How Dropkick Murphys Became Punk’s Loudest Anti-Trump Voice

  • Ken Casey ties the band’s politics to its union roots.
  • Dropkick Murphys have sharpened their criticism of Trump.
  • Their message also targets inequality and threats to workers’ rights.

Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey has become an increasingly outspoken critic of Donald Trump, linking the band’s political message to its working-class roots and support for organised labour. At a union electricians’ convention in San Diego, he told the crowd that the country’s problems extended beyond the president…

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LL Cool J sets 11-show Las Vegas hip-hop residency for 2027

  • LL Cool J will perform 11 Las Vegas shows in 2027.
  • The residency celebrates hip-hop’s history and influence.
  • General ticket sales begin on 2 November.

LL Cool J has announced “Rock the Bells: The Residency”, an 11-show run at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas in 2027. The concerts are billed as an all-star celebration of hip-hop’s history and its influence across generations and musical styles. The shows are scheduled for…

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Backstreet Boys form GGL team and seek players for first roster

  • Backstreet Boys have launched a team in the Global Gaming League.
  • The group is recruiting players for its first roster.
  • Women gamers are especially encouraged to apply.

The Backstreet Boys have joined the Global Gaming League (GGL) as owners of Backstreet Gamers, a team now seeking players for its first roster. The move gives aspiring competitors a chance to represent the group in a league that combines video games with music and entertainment. All five…

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High-flying Lazio’s thrashing of Sassuolo marked by Mussolini’s first Serie A goal | Nicky Bandini

  • Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo.
  • 10,000 Lazio fans travelled despite the boycott of home games.
  • Romano Floriani Mussolini scored his first Serie A goal.

Lazio beat Sassuolo 6-2 in a high-scoring Serie A match, with 10,000 Lazio supporters travelling to Reggio Emilia despite a weeknight kick-off almost five hours from Rome. Their turnout highlighted a striking split: the team is enjoying its best start to a season, while many fans continue to…

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