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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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The “outrageous” 1986 role Christopher Lloyd couldn’t refuse: “There was no question in my mind”

  • Christopher Lloyd readily accepted an “outrageous” role in *Amazing Stories*.
  • Robert Zemeckis directed the 1986 episode.
  • Lloyd later reunited with Zemeckis for *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*.

Christopher Lloyd took a role in the 1986 episode “Go to the Head of the Class” for Steven Spielberg’s anthology series *Amazing Stories*, saying he had no hesitation about accepting it. The story centres on his enthusiasm for playing an “outrageous” character and reuniting with director Robert Zemeckis…

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KATSEYE Expands Wildworld Tour With 2027 Dates In Asia, Australia

  • KATSEYE add 11 Asia-Pacific dates to their 2027 tour.
  • The run spans Japan, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Sophia Laforteza’s participation has not been confirmed.

KATSEYE have added 11 shows in Asia, Australia and New Zealand to their Wildworld Tour, extending the group’s arena run into early 2027. The dates mark a return to Australia after the group visited earlier this year, and come as the band’s label has said member Sophia Laforteza…

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Community helps shape art tribute to Uriah Rennie

  • Sheffield residents are helping shape an artwork honouring Uriah Rennie.
  • Rennie was the Premier League’s first black referee.
  • The artwork is planned for a leisure centre due in 2028.

A community consultation is helping artist Nicole White shape a public artwork honouring Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee. The project aims to reflect his influence in Sheffield, including his work supporting equality, inclusion and local communities. Rennie made his Premier League debut in 1997 and…

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The modern indie band Phil Collins’ sons forced him to love: “An interesting groove”

  • Collins discovered Two Door Cinema Club through his sons.
  • His son Nick named his band after their hit “What You Know”.
  • The band is touring to mark 15 years of Tourist History.

Phil Collins says his sons Nicholas and Matthew introduced him to Two Door Cinema Club, whose music he came to enjoy after hearing it repeatedly at home. The story highlights how sharing music across generations can lead listeners to discover artists they might not have sought out themselves.…

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Dave Hill brings less noise on debut solo album Dirty Foot Lane

  • Dave Hill’s first solo album arrives six months after his 80th birthday.
  • *Dirty Foot Lane* contains 10 personal, mostly mellow songs.
  • Its lyrics look back on Hill’s childhood, family and Slade career.

Slade guitarist Dave Hill has released his first solo album, *Dirty Foot Lane*, six months after turning 80. The 10-song collection is a mellow, personal reflection on his life and career, a marked shift from the flamboyant image and hit-making role that made him famous. The record draws…

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Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley Dominate 2026 Screen Music Awards

  • Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley won all four of their nominated awards.
  • Their work on *Tales from Outer Suburbia* earned four honours.
  • Speakers raised concerns about AI training and copyright reform.

Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley won all four categories they were nominated for at the 2026 Screen Music Awards in Brisbane, recognising their work on the ABC children’s series *Tales from Outer Suburbia*. Their success came as the Australian screen music community used the ceremony to highlight concerns…

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The Who By Numbers: Now expanded, still teetering on the edge

  • The Who’s 1975 album returns in an expanded anniversary edition.
  • The review highlights its personal, uneasy songwriting.
  • Its balance of ambition and vulnerability remains striking.

The article reviews The Who’s expanded 50th anniversary edition of *The Who By Numbers*, an album first released in 1975. It argues that the record remains compelling because its songs balance the band’s scale and ambition with a more troubled, personal perspective. The review describes the album as…

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In 1971, Nick Drake released one of his best songs. Years later, his producer said nobody understood it

  • Joe Boyd said Nick Drake’s music was not simply melancholy.
  • “Poor Boy” pairs heartfelt sadness with self-mocking wit.
  • Its arrangement moves between folk and jazz.

Joe Boyd, who produced Nick Drake’s first two albums, said Drake’s songs were often misread as wholly melancholy. Boyd argued that their sadness was balanced by humour and wit, a side of Drake that matters to understanding the music beyond the mystery surrounding his brief life. Boyd pointed…

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Zach Bryan’s ‘Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs’ Debuts Atop Three Album Charts

  • Bryan’s album debuted atop three genre charts.
  • It earned 65,000 US equivalent album units.
  • “Lies” reached No. 4 on the Hot 100.

Zach Bryan’s album *Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs* opened at No. 1 on Billboard’s country, rock and Americana/folk album charts, and No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Its strong first week also produced chart success for all eight tracks, led by “Lies”, a collaboration with Lana…

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The Greatest Beatles Lyrics Ever Written, Ranked

  • The article selects five Beatles songs for their lyrics.
  • Lennon and McCartney’s writing spans surreal imagery and personal reflection.
  • “Eleanor Rigby” had disputed authorship, with Harrison also contributing.

The article ranks five Beatles songs as examples of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s strongest songwriting, focusing on lyrics that use vivid imagery, personal reflection and unusual storytelling. It argues that their partnership helped shape popular music and pushed beyond conventional pop songwriting. The examples include “Lucy in…

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