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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 Best Gifts for Men in 2026: From Criterion Collector’s Sets to Coffee Subscriptions and Photo Books

  • Gift ideas span fashion, film, sport, music and food.
  • Trade subscriptions offer coffee from over 500 roasters.
  • Experiences such as comedy tickets are also suggested.

The article presents a 2026 gift guide for men, grouping ideas for different interests, from fashion and film to sport, music, coffee and home entertainment. It highlights both products and experiences, including designer collaborations, books, subscriptions, gadgets and tickets. Featured options include Jonathan Anderson Ugg slippers, a Stanley…

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Diiv Announce Massive 2027 World Tour

  • Diiv announce 47 shows for 2027.
  • The tour supports A.G. Cook-produced album *ZIRP!*.
  • The final date is a London show on 30 June.

Diiv have announced a 47-date world tour for 2027, beginning in Australia in February and finishing with a London show in June. The run supports their forthcoming album *ZIRP!*, produced by A.G. Cook, and includes dates across North America, Europe and the UK. The tour opens with Australian…

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Xaviersobased Wants to Collab With Sabrina Carpenter

  • Xaviersobased says he would make an album with Sabrina Carpenter.
  • He is open to working across genres if the project feels right.
  • No collaboration has been announced.

Xaviersobased says he would be keen to make music with Sabrina Carpenter, even suggesting he would record a whole album with her. The New York rapper’s openness to a collaboration across genres is notable given his existing work with artists including OsamaSon, Lil B and Skrillex. Asked in…

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Mandy Barnett Delivers Stunning Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt Covers During Emotional Grand Ole Opry Set

  • Mandy Barnett closed Opry Goes Pink with two well-known covers.
  • She spoke about her 2021 breast cancer diagnosis and early detection.
  • Survivor Jillian Cardarelli made her Opry debut cancer free.

Mandy Barnett closed the Grand Ole Opry’s annual Opry Goes Pink show with a set that included covers of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” and Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time”. The event, held in partnership with Susan G. Komen during Breast Cancer Awareness month, highlighted personal experiences with…

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DIIV set out 2027 tour dates and release final album preview

  • DIIV will tour internationally from February to June 2027.
  • “Dare Me” is the final preview of *ZIRP!*.
  • The tour ends at London’s Troxy on 30 June.

DIIV have announced a 2027 world tour and released “Dare Me”, the fourth and final preview of their fifth album, *ZIRP!*. The album is due on 30 October via Fantasy Recordings, and the accompanying video shows the band performing in an empty office, dressed in business attire. The…

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Babydoll singer says life will ‘never be the same again’ after UK number one

  • “Babydoll” has taken Jamie Miller to number one.
  • He is the first Welsh chart-topper in 15 years.
  • Miller is planning a world tour, including Wales.

Jamie Miller says his life has changed dramatically after “Babydoll” became the UK’s number one single, making him the first Welsh artist to top the chart in 15 years. The viral success follows a difficult period in which he took two years away from music, and he says…

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3 Brian Wilson Songs From 1966 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

  • Brian Wilson’s 1966 *Pet Sounds* songs broadened pop songwriting.
  • “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” reached No. 8 in the US.
  • “God Only Knows” and “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times” endured.

Brian Wilson’s 1966 songs for The Beach Boys’ *Pet Sounds* helped expand what pop songwriting could sound like, combining catchy melodies with layered vocals, sophisticated arrangements and more introspective themes. Their influence is reflected in the enduring reputation of the songs, even though their chart success varied. “Wouldn’t…

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Who plays the clarinet on Van Halen’s 1981 song ‘Big Bad Bill’?

  • Jan Van Halen plays clarinet on the track.
  • The cover appeared on 1981’s *Fair Warning*.
  • The song was written in 1924.

Van Halen’s 1981 cover of ‘Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)’ opens with a jazz clarinet solo, an unexpected sound on a hard rock album. The player was the band’s father, Jan Van Halen, whose musical background helps explain the family’s connection to the old jazz standard.…

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Brad Paisley Says Russian Bots Fueled Backlash to Ukraine Song “Same Here”

  • Paisley says Russian bots helped turn online reaction against “Same Here”.
  • The song features audio from a conversation with Zelensky.
  • Paisley says the backlash did not change his convictions.

Brad Paisley says online reaction to his 2023 song “Same Here”, which expressed solidarity with Ukraine, shifted from strongly positive to largely negative after Russian bots and accounts posing as Americans began criticising it. He says the change surprised him, but the backlash did not alter his views…

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Therapy Helped Jim James So Much, He Wrote a Book About His Breakthroughs

  • Therapy inspired Jim James to write a memoir.
  • One Wonders is due out on 13 April 2027.
  • James hopes his story encourages people to ask for help.

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has written a memoir after several years of working through decades of memories and experiences in therapy. He says sharing his mental health struggles and breakthroughs could help readers facing depression and encourage them to ask for support. One Wonders is due…

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