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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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In 1975, Don Henley didn’t want the Eagles to release a song. Today, it’s considered a classic

  • “Best of My Love” became the Eagles’ first number-one hit.
  • Henley wanted the band to pursue a harder rock sound.
  • The ballad’s success brought fans but underscored that tension.

Don Henley was initially reluctant to release the Eagles’ “Best of My Love”, despite it becoming their first US number-one hit. Its success mattered because it expanded the band’s audience while highlighting a tension between the mellow sound fans embraced and the harder-edged rock direction Henley wanted to…

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The iconic 1971 Carole King solo that was recorded in one take: “Right off the floor”

  • ‘It’s Too Late’ became Carole King’s first number one single.
  • Danny Kortchmar recorded its guitar solo in one take.
  • The song was first released as a B-side.

Carole King’s 1971 album *Tapestry* established her as a solo artist, despite her reluctance to perform and her struggles with stage fright. Its song ‘It’s Too Late’ became her first number one single, helping cement the album’s place in the rise of the singer-songwriter era. The song was…

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Joni Mitchell wrote some of her greatest songs on a guitar that survived the Vietnam War

  • Mitchell’s Martin D-28 survived a shrapnel strike in Vietnam.
  • She wrote several celebrated songs on the guitar.
  • It was damaged in transit and later stolen in Maui.

Joni Mitchell’s 1956 Martin D-28 survived damage from a Vietnam War shrapnel strike before she bought it from a Marine captain in the mid-1960s. She used it to write songs including “Both Sides Now”, “Chelsea Morning” and “Big Yellow Taxi”, and its distinctive sound helped shape her early…

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Post Malone Teases New Song ‘Bad Mood’ That’ll Transport You Right Back to His ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’ Era

  • Post Malone shared a snippet of “Bad Mood”.
  • The track recalls the sound of *Beerbongs & Bentleys*.
  • *Eternal Buzz* is forthcoming, with no release date given.

Post Malone has previewed “Bad Mood”, a song expected on his forthcoming album *Eternal Buzz*. The brief Instagram clip suggests a return to the melodic hip-hop pop sound associated with *Beerbongs & Bentleys*, marking a shift in style after his recent country-inspired releases. The teaser shows Malone listening…

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3 Classic Rock Bands That Formed in 1968 Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three major rock bands formed in 1968.
  • Deep Purple’s “Hush” reached No. 4 in the US.
  • Black Sabbath helped establish heavy metal’s sound.

Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath all began in 1968, making it a notable year for bands that went on to shape classic rock. Their music remains influential decades later, though each group took a different path after forming. Led Zeppelin released two albums in 1969, while…

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Madness announce reissues of first five studio albums

  • Madness are reissuing their first five studio albums.
  • Vinyl editions use a new 2026 remaster.
  • Coloured pressings will not be repressed.

Madness are reissuing their first five studio albums, spanning their rise from their 1979 debut to 1984’s *Keep Moving*, their final album for Stiff Records. The releases revisit a formative period for the North London band and include new vinyl editions and CDs. The albums are due on…

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Who plays guitar on Marvin Gaye’s 1971 hit ‘What’s Going On’?

  • Robert White played acoustic guitar on the track.
  • Joe Messina played electric guitar.
  • Gaye pressed Motown to credit the session musicians.

Robert White and Joe Messina played guitar on Marvin Gaye’s 1971 song “What’s Going On”. The article highlights their understated contributions to the track, which helped shape its sound alongside the famous bass part by James Jamerson. Both guitarists were members of Motown’s Funk Brothers: White played acoustic…

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Akai plans open-source tools for Sample Key music software mods

  • Akai is opening the MPC platform to community-made modifications.
  • Early demos add several types of synths to the devices.
  • The company plans to open-source software and provide an SDK.

Akai is giving developers early access to its forthcoming MPC Sample Key and plans to support user-made software for the device. The move could let musicians add new instruments and features, expanding what the sampler can do. Videos show experimental modifications adding synths, including Native Instruments Massive, as…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1971 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four feel-good songs from 1971 are highlighted.
  • Carole King’s two songs appeared as a double A-side.
  • A Coca-Cola advert helped turn a jingle into a hit.

The article names four upbeat songs from 1971 that it says many baby boomers can still sing from memory. It argues that music can lift people’s moods and that songs tied to love, work, advertising and performance can remain familiar for decades. The selections are Carole King’s “I…

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In 1970, Willie Nelson’s house caught on fire. He ran into the blaze to save just two things

  • The fire happened on 23 December 1970.
  • Nelson’s family escaped safely.
  • He said he saved two guitar cases.

Willie Nelson’s family home in Ridgetop, Tennessee, caught fire on 23 December 1970, while he was at a Nashville Christmas party. His wife Connie Koepke and their children and nephew escaped safely; Nelson rushed to the scene after being told about the blaze. The story matters partly because…

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