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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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Benny G’s Mom, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Emotionally Introduces Him to the Grand Ole Opry Stage on Opry Goes Pink Night

  • Benny G’s mother introduced him at the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Ali Goldsmith shared how music supported her through cancer.
  • Benny performed a song inspired by her perseverance.

Benny G performed at the Grand Ole Opry’s annual Opry Goes Pink concert, where his mother, Ali Goldsmith, introduced him. Goldsmith, a metastatic breast cancer survivor, described the moment as a full-circle experience, linking the music they shared during her illness with her son’s appearance on the stage.…

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Robert Plant reveals first tour dates for 2027

  • Plant has announced two 2027 dates with Saving Grace.
  • The first is at Gent Jazz Festival on 10 July.
  • A Latvia show follows on 17 July.

Robert Plant has announced two 2027 live dates with Saving Grace and singer Suzi Dian, extending his touring plans into next summer. The shows mark the first dates revealed for 2027, following an active year on the road. Plant and the band are due at Gent Jazz Festival…

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Garth Brooks Doesn’t Let Oklahoma Forget Where He Came From in Rowdy Homecoming

  • Brooks played three shows in his Oklahoma hometown.
  • Tickets cost roughly $155 regardless of seat location.
  • The Tulsa run was smaller than his nine-show visit in 2015.

Garth Brooks returned to Tulsa for three concerts at the BOK Center, with Sunday’s show serving as a homecoming for the Oklahoma native. The two-hour performance built towards “Friends in Low Places”, as Brooks mixed high-energy crowd interaction with quieter moments, including tears during “The Dance”. Brooks said…

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U.K. Music Industry Praises Government’s Tax Relief for Venues, But Wants It to ‘Go Further’ With Extra Support

  • Venue rate relief rises to 35% for properties valued below £1 million.
  • Businesses below £18,000 rateable value will pay no business rates.
  • Music groups want recording studios included in further support.

The U.K. music industry has welcomed increased business-rate relief for pubs, clubs and music venues in the government’s Autumn Budget, while urging ministers to extend support further. Industry representatives say the change could ease pressure on grassroots venues that support jobs, audiences and emerging artists, but warn that…

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Justice and Moby Join Mexico City’s Simi Fest 2026 Lineup Alongside Snoop Dogg

  • Justice and Moby join Simi Fest in Mexico City.
  • Justice is scheduled to play a DJ set.
  • Tickets start at MX$1,700 before fees.

Justice and Moby have joined the Simi Fest 2026 lineup in Mexico City, adding two electronic music acts to a bill led by Snoop Dogg. The festival is due to take place on 5 December at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Justice will perform a DJ set rather than…

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3 Iconic Vocalists Who Proved That the Year 1984 Was Unmatched

  • The article celebrates three standout vocalists from 1984.
  • Jackson released “Thriller” that year.
  • Prince’s *Purple Rain* was a defining release.

The article argues that 1984 was an exceptional year for popular music, highlighting Michael Jackson, George Michael and Prince as singers whose work demonstrated its vocal range. It points to their performances as a reason the year remains memorable. Jackson released “Thriller” and compilation albums; George Michael put…

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The Who’s Pete Townshend on the birth of heavy metal, Black Sabbath, Hendrix, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin

  • Townshend links heavy metal to a dark, almost religious outlook.
  • He reflects on Sabbath, Hendrix, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.
  • He is trying to contact Jimmy Page.

Pete Townshend says heavy metal grew from a dark, almost religious outlook, and reflects on how The Who’s music helped shape the genre. He discusses the influence of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, while acknowledging that the sound developed through several artists and bands. Townshend…

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In 1967, Pink Floyd’s Pink Floyd’s manager hummed a tune. Syd Barrett turned it into psychedelic history

  • A manager’s casual humming reportedly inspired “Interstellar Overdrive”.
  • Syd Barrett turned the tune into an experimental instrumental.
  • The nearly ten-minute track featured on Pink Floyd’s debut album.

Peter Jenner, Pink Floyd’s manager, reportedly hummed a tune in 1967 that caught Syd Barrett’s attention and inspired the band’s instrumental “Interstellar Overdrive”. The chance moment helped shape Pink Floyd’s early psychedelic sound, as Barrett and his bandmates moved beyond their R&B beginnings towards more experimental music. The…

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Guided by Voices Welcome 2027 by Announcing ‘Speculation and Gossip’

  • Guided by Voices’ 45th album arrives on 22 January.
  • “Designed for Use” is the first single.
  • The band returned to remote recording for a brighter, more varied sound.

Guided by Voices have announced their 45th studio album, *Speculation and Gossip*, due on 22 January through Rockathon Records. The band have also released its first single, “Designed for Use”, which turns packaging copy into a declaration of Robert Pollard’s musical purpose. The album marks a return to…

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JEFF GUTT Explains Why STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Haven’t Released Any New Music In Nearly Seven Years

  • STP plans to write together when the timing feels natural.
  • Gutt is finishing a record he started before joining.
  • The band’s last album was 2020’s acoustic *Perdida*.

Jeff Gutt says Stone Temple Pilots will write new music together when the time feels right, but the band is currently focused on individual projects. He explained that writing needs to happen organically rather than according to a fixed plan, and expects the process could move quickly once…

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