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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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A decade on from her iconic debut, seeing Courtney Barnett live reaffirmed that she is the foundation of modern indie

  • Barnett’s Bristol show celebrated a decade of influential songwriting.
  • Her debut helped listeners feel less alone.
  • The writer sees alternative music gaining wider recognition.

Courtney Barnett’s live performance at Bristol Beacon reaffirmed the writer’s view that her songwriting and guitar playing helped shape modern indie. A decade after her acclaimed debut, the show also highlighted how alternative music has gained greater recognition and connection with mainstream audiences. The writer recalls how Barnett’s…

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Lonely The Brave Return With New Single ‘So Nearly’

  • Lonely The Brave have released their first Jakes-fronted song in over 10 years.
  • ‘So Nearly’ was written after the band reunited.
  • UK dates are planned for May next year.

British rock band Lonely The Brave have released ‘So Nearly’, their first new song featuring original singer Dave Jakes in more than a decade. The release follows the group’s reunion with Jakes and recent intimate shows in London and Cambridge, marking a significant step in their return. Produced…

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My Chemical Romance On Course For First UK No.01 Album With ‘The Black Parade’ Reissue

  • *The Black Parade* reissue leads the UK midweek album chart.
  • My Chemical Romance could earn their first UK No. 1.
  • The original release peaked at No. 2 in 2006.

My Chemical Romance are on course for their first UK No. 1 album, as the 20th-anniversary reissue of *The Black Parade* leads the Official Charts Company’s midweek update. The prospect is notable because the album narrowly missed the top spot on its original release, while the band have…

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Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision over Israel’s participation

  • The Netherlands will skip Eurovision 2027.
  • NPO cited sensitivities over Israel’s participation.
  • The contest will still be broadcast in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with Dutch public broadcaster NPO citing sensitivities surrounding Israel’s participation. Its executive chairman, Jet de Ranitz, said it was too early to participate, while confirming the contest would still be shown on Dutch public channels. The…

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The 1967 song Prince predicted would still be adored “in 2,000 years”

  • Prince predicted “Imagine” would endure for 2,000 years.
  • He linked its appeal to Lennon’s personal growth.
  • Prince valued truthful music over fleeting stardom.

Prince believed John Lennon’s 1967 song “Imagine” would remain adored for 2,000 years, seeing its lasting appeal as rooted in honesty and universality. He argued that artists create enduring work when they draw on their lives and the times they inhabit, rather than chasing fame or fleeting trends.…

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Glasgvegas return with the anthemic ‘Degüello’ and tell us about first album in six years, ‘Airy Fairy’

  • Glasvegas have shared their first new song in six years.
  • ‘Degüello’ leads their fifth album, ‘Airy Fairy’.
  • The album follows a more enjoyable recording process.

Glasvegas have released ‘Degüello’, their first new music in six years, and announced their fifth album, ‘Airy Fairy’. Frontman James Allan describes the anthemic single as a personal effort to move beyond his bad temper and moods, and says he hopes the record’s songs connect with listeners. The…

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Song Diving with Jim James

  • Jim James shares the stories behind songs including “Golden”.
  • His latest solo album grew from recordings made nearly 15 years ago.
  • He reflects on musical influences and unfinished songs.

Jim James, the My Morning Jacket frontman and solo artist, discusses the stories and influences behind his songs in a podcast conversation. He explains how “Golden” drew on life on the road, a difficult relationship and advice from his grandmother, and reflects on how music can make space…

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Remembering When an Unheralded Singer-Songwriter Made a Memorable Oscars Appearance in 1998

  • Elliott Smith performed “Miss Misery” at the 1998 Oscars.
  • The song was featured in *Good Will Hunting*.
  • The appearance helped raise Smith’s profile.

At the 1998 Oscars, little-known singer-songwriter Elliott Smith performed “Miss Misery” from *Good Will Hunting*, bringing a quiet acoustic song into a programme dominated by powerful vocals and orchestral arrangements. The appearance introduced Smith to a far wider audience and helped mark a turning point in his career.…

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The band Amy Taylor says “shits me to tears”

  • Amy Taylor says Mötley Crüe “shits me to tears”.
  • The other Amyl and the Sniffers members are fans.
  • Their album *Cartoon Darkness* addresses technology and social media.

Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers says she cannot stand Mötley Crüe, while the other members of her band like them. The disagreement stands out because the group otherwise shares broad musical tastes, and the article uses it to highlight how punk can combine raw energy with…

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Mother-of-three, 32, who pocketed £20K in low-income benefits for nearly four years by falsely claiming to live alone despite her estranged husband moving back in is spared jail

  • She falsely claimed £20,595 over 191 weeks.
  • Her husband had moved back into her home.
  • She received unpaid work and a community order.

Chantelle Crookes, 32, avoided prison after admitting she falsely claimed more than £20,000 in benefits by saying she lived alone. The case highlights the consequences of failing to report household changes that affect eligibility for Universal Credit and council tax support. Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard that Crookes’s estranged…

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