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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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John Legend to Be Honored at 2027 Music Matters Awards Gala

  • John Legend will receive a lifetime achievement award in 2027.
  • The gala will raise funds for instruments and music education.
  • The foundation reached more than 15,000 people in 2025.

John Legend will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Music Matters Awards Gala on 21 May 2027 in Beverly Hills. Organised by the Guitar Center Music Foundation, the event will recognise his work in music, education and philanthropy while raising funds to widen access to instruments and…

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Holland Park residents challenge neighbour’s right to excavate beneath shared garden

  • Holland Park residents are contesting excavation beneath their garden.
  • The proposed 2.5-metre basement includes a gym and cinema room.
  • The High Court is considering how far the garden lease extends underground.

Residents of a Grade II listed house in Holland Park are in a High Court dispute over whether a neighbouring flat owner can excavate beneath a shared garden to build a basement. The case matters because it turns on how far ownership of a garden extends underground, despite…

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New and Improved: Getting to Know Fender’s New American Professional Series

  • Fender updates its American Professional series.
  • New pickups, controls and bridges feature across the line.
  • Left-handed models are planned for Spring 2027.

Fender has refreshed its American Professional instrument series with new pickups, electronics, hardware and neck options. The changes aim to broaden the range of sounds and improve comfort and tuning stability while retaining the familiar character of Fender’s designs. All models receive V-Mod III pickups, revised controls and…

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Kings of Leon confirm intimate London gig for new album release week

  • Kings of Leon play London on 10 November.
  • The gig follows their new album’s 6 November release.
  • Tickets start at £95 plus booking fees.

Kings of Leon will play an exclusive London show at British Airways ARC on 10 November, four days after the release of their tenth studio album, *O My Beloved*. The 3,800-capacity gig gives the band a more intimate London date following larger arena and outdoor shows across the…

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DYNAZTY Announces New Album ‘Dark Arts’, Shares First Single ‘The Mission’

  • DYNAZTY’s tenth album, *Dark Arts*, arrives on 5 March 2027.
  • “The Mission” is the first single.
  • A deluxe edition will include two additional songs.

Swedish metal band DYNAZTY has announced *Dark Arts*, its first album with Napalm Records, and released the lead single “The Mission”. The album is due on 5 March 2027 and explores what the band describes as the darker parts of human nature alongside a sense of hope. The…

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4 Songs That High Schoolers in 1990 Knew Every Word To

  • Four 1990 hits spanned dance, ballads and rap.
  • Carey’s “Vision of Love” reached No. 1 and won two Grammys.
  • MC Hammer’s single popularised “Stop! Hammer time!”

Four songs are presented as likely favourites among teenagers in 1990: Madonna’s “Vogue”, Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”, Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” and MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This”. Their appeal ranged from dance routines and singable ballad lyrics to catchy phrases, capturing different strands of…

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Microsoft update removes seven compromised certificates from Windows trust lists

  • Microsoft issued an optional Windows certificate update.
  • It removes seven certificates linked to affected trust hierarchies.
  • Known issues from the 13 October update remain.

Microsoft has released a non-security out-of-band Windows update to refresh certificate trust lists on supported devices that cannot reach Microsoft’s certificate-update service or have automatic updates disabled. The change matters because it removes certificates linked to compromised eMudhra keys, reducing the risk that forged certificates could appear to…

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The music industry is solving the wrong bottleneck

  • Washington reached 115,700 monthly listeners after a public endorsement.
  • 106,000 new tracks reach streaming services each day.
  • The article says advocacy matters more than discovery alone.

The article argues that the music industry is focused on the wrong problem: helping listeners discover more music, when the bigger challenge is persuading people with influence to actively support an artist. It says a fan or tastemaker who publicly backs a track can help turn attention into…

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PHIL SANDOVAL: ARMORED SAINT Briefly Considered Replacing JOHN BUSH After He Left To Join ANTHRAX

  • Armored Saint considered replacing John Bush but abandoned the idea.
  • Sandoval said Bush was central to the band’s identity.
  • Bush has since returned as the band’s singer.

Armored Saint briefly discussed finding a new singer after John Bush left in 1992 to join Anthrax, but dropped the idea because the band viewed him as integral to its close-knit group. Guitarist Phil Sandoval described Bush’s departure as a devastating blow, coming just after the band had…

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Factory Floor announce first album in a decade, One Trip

  • Factory Floor’s first album in a decade is called *One Trip*.
  • It follows the group’s return to writing after a MUTEK booking.
  • A UK tour is planned for April 2027.

Factory Floor have announced *One Trip*, their first album in a decade. A booking at the MUTEK festival brought the UK electronic group back together to write new material, after they had been working as solo artists. They said the performance rekindled their interest in the emotional and…

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