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In 1965, The Beatles released a darker kind of hit. John Lennon called it “pretty fuckin’ heavy”.

  • ‘Ticket to Ride’ showed The Beatles exploring a heavier sound.
  • Lennon called the track “pretty fuckin’ heavy” for its time.
  • Its abrupt, fast fade-out helped make the song distinctive.

The Beatles’ 1965 single ‘Ticket to Ride’ marked a shift towards a darker, heavier sound, helping the band move beyond their upbeat pop image. Its dragging rhythm, drone effects and changing tempo gave the song an uneasy weight that stood out in the charts of the time. The…

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Judge throws out copyright lawsuit over Flo Milli’s ‘Never Lose Me,’ ruling producer never signed plaintiff’s $200 exclusive beat license

  • A judge dismissed Deal’s copyright claims over “Never Lose Me”.
  • The $200 exclusive licence lacked the producer’s signature.
  • The ruling did not decide whether the songs infringed copyright.

A federal judge in California dismissed Shamar Deal’s copyright lawsuit over Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me”, ruling that Deal had not shown he held a valid exclusive licence to the beat at issue. The decision turned on the licence paperwork, not on whether the songs infringed copyright. Deal…

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The London SS: How a band that never was started the UK’s punk revolution

  • The London SS never released a record.
  • Mick Jones later formed The Clash.
  • The band’s name used Nazi imagery to provoke.

The London SS briefly brought together musicians who would help shape British punk, despite never recording or releasing music. Their importance came from their place in London’s emerging scene and from the later paths of members such as Mick Jones, who went on to form The Clash. Formed…

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Ana Lua Caiano – ‘Devagar Que A Vida É Curta’ album review: All sense of time is lost

  • Ana Lua Caiano’s new album fuses Portuguese traditions with experimental sounds.
  • Its restless energy explores the need to slow down and notice everyday life.
  • The review calls it startling, original and ultimately satisfying.

Ana Lua Caiano’s new album, *Devagar Que A Vida É Curta*, blends traditional Portuguese music with experimental electronics and percussion to explore the tension between rushing through life and slowing down to experience it. The review describes the result as urgent, unsettling and inventive, with political insight shaped…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Are So Catchy, You Can’t Help but Sing Along

  • Three 1980s one-hit wonders are celebrated for their singalong appeal.
  • Tommy Tutone made Jenny’s number unforgettable.
  • The other picks are “The Lady in Red” and “Hot Hot Hot”.

An article highlights three catchy 1980s one-hit wonders that invite listeners to sing along. It focuses on the memorable hooks and shared familiarity that have kept the songs recognisable. The songs are Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309/Jenny”, Chris de Burgh’s “The Lady in Red” and Buster Poindexter’s “Hot Hot Hot”.…

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IDestroy Share Honest New Track ‘Sad’

  • IDestroy’s new song ‘Sad’ explores moving through a difficult period.
  • Bec Jovans says writing it helped her recognise how low she felt.
  • The band have three UK headline shows scheduled this month.

IDestroy have released ‘Sad’, a pop-punk track about recognising when you are in a low place and finding the strength to move forward. Its lyrics begin by listing what is weighing the band down, then turn towards hope and the possibility that difficult feelings will pass. Vocalist Bec…

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60 years ago, The Who reinvented the meaning of rock innovation with ‘Happy Jack’

  • ‘Happy Jack’ became The Who’s first major hit.
  • Its playful sound carries an oddly unsettling mood.
  • A studio remark to Keith Moon became part of the song.

The Who’s ‘Happy Jack’ stood out on the band’s 1966 album *A Quick One* for its unusual mix of jaunty music and an unsettling undertone. Written by Pete Townshend, it became the group’s first major hit and showed how their sound could stretch beyond straightforward rock. The article…

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Remembering When an Excellent Badfinger Album Went Unreleased in 1975

  • Badfinger recorded *Head First* in late 1974.
  • Legal and financial disputes halted its planned 1975 release.
  • Bob Jackson led a new remix released in 2024.

Badfinger recorded *Head First* in late 1974, hoping it would follow their well-received album *Wish You Were Here*. Warner Bros cancelled its planned 1975 release amid financial and legal disputes involving the band’s manager, Stan Polley, leaving the group without the album that might have helped revive its…

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Who inspired Roy Orbison’s 1964 hit ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’?

  • Bill Dees’s quip about Claudette inspired the song.
  • “Oh, Pretty Woman” topped charts in the US and UK.
  • Orbison continued singing about Claudette throughout his life.

Roy Orbison’s 1964 hit “Oh, Pretty Woman” was inspired by a remark from his friend and co-writer Bill Dees about Orbison’s wife, Claudette. When Orbison asked whether she needed money before going shopping, Dees replied, “A pretty woman never needs any money”, giving them the song’s central idea.…

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The Beach Boys cancel final 2026 show amid Mike Love’s ongoing health issues

  • The Beach Boys cancelled their final planned 2026 show.
  • Mike Love is recovering from an unspecified health issue.
  • One rescheduled Alberta date remains for May 2027.

The Beach Boys have cancelled what was due to be their final show of 2026, as frontman Mike Love continues to deal with an unspecified health issue. The cancellation adds to a series of scrapped dates and leaves the band’s touring future uncertain. Two Florida shows on 11…

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