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.
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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Foo Fighters played “This Is A Call” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, revisiting a song from their 1995 debut album. The performance was part of a four-night residency during the show’s Halloween takeover week, connecting the band’s current run with the music that began its career. Dave Grohl wrote…
The documentary *Peter Asher: Everywhere Man* traces Asher’s career from one half of the 1960s pop duo Peter and Gordon to a highly successful producer and manager. It shows how his links to the Beatles opened doors, while portraying him as a modest, comfortable figure behind the scenes…
Sikh and Hindu villagers in Punjab are helping restore or build mosques, giving local Muslim communities places to worship and bringing neighbours together. The efforts also carry added meaning in a region still marked by the displacement and sectarian violence of the 1947 partition. In Jakhiwal, 77-year-old Sikh…
British progressive metal band Haken has announced a 28-date North American tour for March and April 2027, with support from Thank You Scientist and Leprous singer Einar Solberg. The tour follows the release of Haken’s “In A Fever Dream” EP and brings the band to venues across the…
Cabaret Voltaire founders Chris Watson and Stephen Mallinder ended the band’s 50-year career with a sold-out final show at Sheffield’s Octagon Centre, returning to the city where they began in the mid-1970s. Watson said the atmosphere was full of love and described the homecoming as the right place…
BBC Radio 6 Music’s annual festival will take place in Newcastle from 15 to 19 March 2027, returning to the North East for the first time since 2015. The five-day event will feature performances and DJ sets across independent and grassroots venues, bringing national attention to the city’s…
During the Kinks’ 1966 touring, 22-year-old frontman Ray Davies collapsed from exhaustion and dealt with severe back pain, family responsibilities and the strain of fame. The experience shaped the band’s album *Face to Face*, marking a shift from their abrasive rock sound towards more restrained music and lyrics…
BMG has signed Australian band Parcels to a global music publishing deal, adding the five-piece to its roster. The agreement gives the group access to BMG’s international network as it pursues its next stage of growth. Formed in Byron Bay in 2014, Parcels moved to Berlin and gained…
Matthew Lillard says an offer to appear on Dancing with the Stars made him confront the gap between his Hollywood reputation and his career prospects. He turned it down and made three phone calls to dismiss his agent, manager and lawyer, then reset his life and career. The…