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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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Josh Homme believes one of the greatest rock bands of all time is still largely overlooked

  • Josh Homme calls The Cramps one of rock’s greatest bands.
  • He says their influence and individuality are still overlooked.
  • The band formed in 1976 and split after Lux Interior’s death.

Josh Homme has named The Cramps among the greatest bands of all time, while arguing that they remain largely overlooked. The Queens of the Stone Age frontman praises their individuality and influence, highlighting how they joined punk’s independent spirit to a distinctive, provocative stage presence. Formed in 1976,…

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Merck Mercuriadis’ New Hipgnosis Is Rolling Eight Management Companies Into a ‘Juggernaut’

  • Mercuriadis plans to combine eight management companies.
  • The first acquisition announcement is expected in early 2027.
  • Artists would receive 80% after recoupment and return targets are met.

Merck Mercuriadis plans to combine eight music management companies into a new venture, Hipgnosis Artist Partnerships, which he says will create a “juggernaut” management company. The plan matters because it would give artists and managers shared ownership of assets made during their partnership, shifting more control and income…

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New George Harrison Photo Book Reveals Never-Before-Seen Photos of The Beatles in Their Heyday

  • George Harrison’s photographs document The Beatles from 1963 to 1970.
  • The book contains 250 images, including previously unseen material.
  • It reached number one on Amazon’s photography books chart.

A new book of George Harrison’s photographs offers a personal view of The Beatles during the band’s rise to fame. The images show the musicians at work and at play, adding a perspective on their touring years and the experience of Beatlemania. The hardcover, *The Third Eye: Early…

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Forrest Frank Sets Release Date for New Album ‘The Jesus Generation’

  • Forrest Frank’s new album arrives on 4 December.
  • New music is due on 30 October.
  • His recent tour sold 470,000 tickets in 10 days.

Forrest Frank will release his new album, *The Jesus Generation*, on 4 December through River House Records. The announcement matters to fans following his recent tour and chart success, and comes with a preview of collaborations across Christian and pop music. The album follows Frank’s May 2026 single…

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‘The Rookie’s Chenford Replacement Is Still a Complete Failure

  • Rodge’s “Daddy Cop” joke worked better as a brief gag.
  • His romance with Celina continues into Season 8.
  • The article says the pairing lacks the depth of Chenford.

The article argues that *The Rookie*’s romance between Officer Celina Juarez and singer Rodge Bronson has failed as a lasting storyline, especially when compared with the popular Chenford pairing of Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford. It says Rodge’s original “Daddy Cop” appearances worked as brief comic scenes, but…

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Mosseri expects public anxiety over AI to deepen, especially in creative industries

  • Mosseri expects anger and anxiety about AI to increase.
  • Instagram says it will not ban AI content.
  • AI accounts are being required to label themselves.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said public frustration and anxiety about AI are likely to grow over the next few years, particularly in creative industries. He acknowledged that concern extends beyond young people and artists, and includes fears about job losses, safety and people being left behind. Mosseri said…

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J. Cole Reflects on Kendrick Lamar Feud & Confirms He’s Not Retiring: ‘I’m Not Using That Word at All’

  • J. Cole says retirement is no longer in his plans.
  • A sold-out arena tour helped change his mind.
  • He reflected on apologising to Kendrick Lamar in 2024.

J. Cole says he no longer plans to retire, reversing his intention while making his 2026 album, *The Fall-Off*, to make it his final release. A sold-out arena tour after the album’s release helped change his mind, although he says he does not know when he will next…

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4 Stevie Wonder Songs Not Every Fan Knows (But Every Fan Should)

  • Four less familiar Stevie Wonder songs are highlighted.
  • The choices range from instrumental funk to romance.
  • The article connects Wonder’s songs with resilience and unity.

The article highlights four Stevie Wonder songs it considers underappreciated, arguing they reveal different sides of his music and outlook. The selections span funk, jazz, heartbreak, music’s ability to unite people and romantic devotion. “Contusion” is an instrumental from *Songs in the Key of Life*, while “Be Cool,…

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In 1966, one of pop music’s most ambitious songs began with an old wives’ tale about dogs

  • A childhood story about dogs may have inspired ‘Good Vibrations’.
  • Brian Wilson said the idea of vibrations frightened him as a boy.
  • The song’s precise connection to the story remains uncertain.

Brian Wilson’s 1966 hit ‘Good Vibrations’ may have drawn on a childhood story from his mother about dogs sensing feelings and vibrations people cannot detect. The anecdote offers a possible personal source for the song’s title and atmosphere, though the article presents it as a connection rather than…

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My Chemical Romance Waves White Flag in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Flap: ‘Agreement Reached’

  • My Chemical Romance agreed to stop using the disputed costumes.
  • The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ trademark owner sued over a stage skit.
  • The agreement cancelled a scheduled court hearing.

My Chemical Romance has agreed to stop dressing its backup dancers in costumes resembling the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ uniform, ending a legal dispute before a court hearing. The disagreement centred on a staged gun battle at the band’s Hollywood Bowl show, where dancers in star-spangled outfits appeared with…

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