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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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Why Michale Haneke found Steven Spielberg’s “unspeakable“ 1993 classic ‘Schindler’s List’ deeply problematic

  • Haneke called the film’s use of Holocaust suspense “unspeakable”.
  • He favoured Resnais’ documentary approach in Night and Fog.
  • Schindler’s List also simplifies some details of the historical record.

Michael Haneke criticised Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Schindler’s List for using suspense and storytelling conventions to portray the Holocaust, arguing that such events should not be made entertaining. His objection raises a broader question about how films can represent historical atrocities and whether dramatic techniques help audiences understand…

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MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Vocalist CHAD GRAY Covers CHRISTINA AGUILERA’s ‘Beautiful’

  • Chad Gray has covered Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful”.
  • The arrangement grows from a slow ballad into a rock anthem.
  • Linda Perry endorsed Gray’s version.

Chad Gray, vocalist for Mudvayne and Hellyeah, has released a rock and metal cover of Christina Aguilera’s 2002 song “Beautiful”. The version begins slowly before building into a heavier arrangement, showcasing the contrast between Gray’s melodic singing and trademark screams. Gray said the song’s message of self-acceptance resonates…

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Everything But The Girl announce reflective album shaped by Moth Club residency

  • Everything But The Girl have announced ‘Blue Reservoir’.
  • First single ‘Young And Dumb’ opens with Spanish guitar.
  • The album draws on the atmosphere of their Moth Club residency.

Everything But The Girl have announced their 12th album, ‘Blue Reservoir’, and released its first single, ‘Young And Dumb’. The record was shaped by the atmosphere of the duo’s intimate residency at Hackney’s Moth Club, marking a new direction after their 2023 return with ‘Fuse’, their first album…

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Stevie Nicks Was Personally Offended by This Fleetwood Mac Top 10 Single

  • Buckingham wrote “Go Your Own Way” after splitting from Nicks.
  • Nicks objected to a lyric she said was untrue.
  • The song became a Fleetwood Mac Top 10 hit.

Fleetwood Mac’s 1976 hit “Go Your Own Way”, written by Lindsey Buckingham about his breakup with Stevie Nicks, included a lyric that Nicks found personally offensive. The song became a Top 10 single, while the former couple continued working together in the band. Nicks said the line “Packing…

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‘The industry is almost certainly leaving significant revenue on the table.’

  • Vevo says music videos can trigger powerful nostalgia.
  • 65% of Gen Z surveyed feel nostalgia for eras they never experienced.
  • The company sees short-form music video as an under-monetised opportunity.

Vevo says music videos evoke nostalgia more strongly than audio tracks or live performances, and that this effect could create new commercial opportunities. Its research found many younger listeners feel nostalgic for periods before they were born, while the company argues that videos preserve the wider cultural setting…

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Cornwall music venue sues Live Nation for £1,000,000 over contract breach

  • The Wyldes is seeking at least £1.007 million from Live Nation.
  • Its contract called for eight concerts a year from 2024.
  • The venue says six shows in 2024 lost around £850,000.

The Wyldes, a 10,000-capacity music venue near Bude, is suing Live Nation for at least £1,007,789.97, alleging the company breached a contract to stage concerts there. The case matters because the venue says the shortfall in shows and inadequate promotion left its events substantially unprofitable. The 2023 agreement…

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Pete Townshend has finally changed his mind Led Zeppelin: “There’s some f*cking great stuff there”

  • Townshend now praises Led Zeppelin’s music.
  • He says rivalry with The Who shaped his earlier opinion.
  • Revisiting the albums surprised him with their range.

Pete Townshend has publicly praised Led Zeppelin after previously saying he disliked their music. In a new interview, he said he had been listening to the band’s albums again and found “some f*cking great stuff there”, acknowledging that competition with them had shaped his earlier view. Townshend recalled…

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THE HU Celebrates Living Heritage, Dialogue And Peace At Special UNESCO Event

  • THE HU performed at a UNESCO peace event in Paris.
  • The band announced a fan-supported donation to UNESCO.
  • Its music blends rock with Mongolian traditions.

Mongolian band THE HU performed at a UNESCO event in Paris focused on how culture and artists can support peace, dialogue and understanding between cultures. The appearance highlighted the band’s work to share Mongolian traditions internationally, and it announced a donation to UNESCO made with support from its…

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PRS for Music partners with B2B streaming service Soundtrack to get data on music played in 7,000 UK shops, bars and public spaces – and pay royalties accordingly

  • PRS will use Soundtrack data from about 7,000 UK premises.
  • The data will inform royalty payments from December 2026.
  • The partnership aims to make distributions reflect actual music use.

PRS for Music has partnered with business streaming service Soundtrack to use direct play-by-play data from music played in around 7,000 UK shops, bars and public spaces. From December 2026, the data will help determine royalty payments to songwriters, composers and publishers, reducing reliance on estimates and making…

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Sam Fender pushes back pre-sale for 2027 Newcastle shows after “sophisticated bot attack”

  • Bots disrupted the Newcastle ticket pre-sale.
  • Fender moved it to 9:30am the next day.
  • He had also reduced prices and removed premium standing tickets.

Sam Fender postponed the pre-sale for his 2027 St James’ Park concerts in Newcastle after promoters reported a “sophisticated bot attack” on ticketing site Gigantic. He said the sale would restart at 9:30am the following day so genuine fans could try to buy tickets. The original pre-sale was…

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