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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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3 Country Stars Who Have Mastered the Art of the Music Video

  • Country music videos can make an artist’s image instantly recognisable.
  • Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley use distinct visual styles to build their brands.
  • Shania Twain’s 1990s videos remain influential in popular culture.

The article argues that memorable music videos can shape a country star’s public identity as much as their songs do. It highlights Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Shania Twain as artists whose distinctive visuals have helped make their work and image widely recognisable. Wilson’s videos range from the…

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The Legendary Band Keith Richards Refused To Take Seriously: “Too Much Posing”

  • Richards criticised Guns N’ Roses’ image as excessive posing.
  • He praised their determination despite radio resistance.
  • He later became more supportive of the band.

Keith Richards once criticised Guns N’ Roses for putting too much emphasis on their image, calling their style “too much posing” and “too much copycat”. His comments reflected a generational divide over how much appearance should matter in rock, as the 1980s music industry placed greater value on…

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In 2001, Jimmy Eat World wrote the greatest pop song chorus of the 2000s

  • “The Middle” became a major hit in 2002.
  • Its upbeat chorus resonated after the 11 September attacks.
  • Jim Adkins wrote it years before its release.

Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle”, released in 2001, became one of the decade’s biggest rock hits, driven by a bright, memorable chorus that offered a message of optimism. The article argues that the song’s timing helped it connect with listeners as the United States gradually emerged from the…

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Jennifer Lopez links new dance track to twins leaving for college

  • Her twins leaving for college inspired Lopez to write new music.
  • “Proof of Love” pairs a happy dance sound with themes of grief.
  • The song will feature on the first vinyl editions of “Love?”

Jennifer Lopez says her twins leaving for college prompted her to return to the studio and write new music. Her first new track, “Proof of Love”, turns the sadness of separation into a joyful dance song, presenting pain and grief as signs of love. The song will appear…

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Alan Jackson’s farewell concert special airs on NBC on 8 December

  • Alan Jackson’s farewell concert special airs on NBC on 8 December.
  • It streams on Peacock the next day.
  • The show features his hits and guest country artists.

Alan Jackson’s farewell concert special, “Alan Jackson: The Last Show”, will air on NBC on 8 December and stream on Peacock the following day. It brings his final concert to a wider audience, celebrating a career spanning more than three decades and his influence on country music. Filmed…

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Sam Fender delays Newcastle presale after bot attack on ticket site

  • Newcastle presale delayed after a reported bot attack.
  • The rescheduled sale was set for Thursday morning.
  • Fender’s tour begins in Newcastle in June 2027.

Sam Fender’s presale for three homecoming shows at Newcastle’s St James’ Park was postponed after organisers reported a sophisticated bot attack on the Gigantic ticket site. The delay was intended to give genuine fans a fair chance to buy tickets. The Newcastle presale was rescheduled for 9.30 am…

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Kevin Jonas Accidentally Sent a Picture of His Little Jonas to the Group Chat and the Brothers Can’t Stop Laughing: ‘I’m Such a Moron’

  • Kevin Jonas accidentally sent a revealing photo to his group chat.
  • The image was meant to share news about J.J. McCarthy.
  • His brothers laughed most at his frantic messages to delete it.

Kevin Jonas said he accidentally sent a revealing photograph to a long-running group chat with his brothers and friends while sharing news about American football player J.J. McCarthy. The mishap became a source of amusement on the Jonas Brothers’ podcast, where Kevin joined in the laughter. The photo…

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Inside Buckshot Roulette developer Mike Klubnika’s terrifically nasty horror universe of post-Soviet malaise

  • Klubnika’s games share a bleak, grimy horror atmosphere.
  • Buckshot Roulette has sold 10 million copies.
  • He built an audience after making 19 smaller games.

Mike Klubnika has built a distinctive horror style across Buckshot Roulette, S.p.l.i.t and Machine Party: grimy low-poly worlds, club music, smoking and sudden threats, set against a bleak, authoritarian future. Their short, intense format and unsettling tone have proved commercially successful, showing how an independent developer’s personal aesthetic…

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Appeals court upholds dismissal of patent lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster, MLB, and Phish, after plaintiff failed to oppose bids to throw it out

  • Appeals court upheld dismissal of Gurvey’s patent lawsuit.
  • She did not oppose dismissal motions, even after an extension.
  • The court said her arguments were waived on appeal.

A US appeals court has upheld the dismissal of Amy Weissbrod Gurvey’s patent lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Major League Baseball and other defendants. The court said Gurvey had waived her appeal arguments by failing to oppose the dismissal requests in the lower court, despite receiving an extended…

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CHVRCHES Share Beautiful New Track ‘Overthinker’

  • CHVRCHES have shared new track ‘Overthinker’.
  • ‘All The King’s Men’ arrives on 22 January 2027.
  • The band will tour North America, the UK and Ireland in 2027.

CHVRCHES have released ‘Overthinker’, another song from their forthcoming album ‘All The King’s Men’. The track pairs a bright electronic instrumental with a vulnerable vocal from Lauren Mayberry, offering a softer contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Roses’. ‘All The King’s Men’ is due on 22 January 2027…

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