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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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In 1975, Bob Dylan made the album he’d always wanted to make: “That was a breakthrough for me”

  • Dylan called *Blood on the Tracks* a personal breakthrough.
  • He rerecorded five songs in Minnesota.
  • Its lyrics moved between perspectives and time periods.

Bob Dylan described *Blood on the Tracks*, released in 1975, as a breakthrough because it let him write in a way he had long wanted to explore. The album marked a fresh stage in his songwriting after he had moved away from the folk and rock styles that…

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In 1976, Led Zeppelin recorded ‘For Your Life’. It took 31 years to reach the stage

  • ‘For Your Life’ made its live debut in 2007.
  • The song was recorded for 1976’s Presence.
  • The tribute concert included material from across the band’s career.

Led Zeppelin performed ‘For Your Life’ live for the first time at their 2007 tribute concert for Ahmet Ertegun, 31 years after recording it for Presence. Its appearance gave the often overlooked album a place in the concert’s career-spanning set. The band had rarely played material from Presence:…

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Beyoncé Explains Why Even People Who ‘Can’t Stand’ Her Music Like Her Hair-Care Products

  • Beyoncé says Cécred appeals beyond her music fans.
  • She and her mother developed the brand over decades.
  • Products are sold exclusively at Ulta Beauty.

Beyoncé says Cécred’s products have won over customers beyond her own fan base, including people who dislike her music. She described the brand’s growth as fulfilling and said its focus is on solving hair-care problems through products that work. Cécred launched in February 2024 after decades of work…

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Foreigner announce Las Vegas 2027 residency to celebrate 50th anniversary

  • Foreigner will play six Las Vegas shows in March 2027.
  • The residency marks 50 years since the band’s debut album.
  • Tickets go on sale from 28 October, with presale first.

Foreigner have announced a six-show Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Resort in March 2027, marking 50 years since the release of their self-titled debut album. The shows will revisit the band’s catalogue, including songs such as “Cold as Ice” and “Feels Like the First Time”. The residency…

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HYBE AMERICAS launches Latin pop label TRU Records, with SANTOS BRAVOS as its first artist

  • HYBE AMERICAS has launched Latin pop label TRU Records.
  • SANTOS BRAVOS is the label’s first artist.
  • The group’s 10,000-ticket debut concert sold out in two hours.

HYBE AMERICAS has launched TRU Records, a label focused on developing Latin pop artists, with its group SANTOS BRAVOS as its first act. The move extends HYBE’s artist development model into Latin America, aiming to build artists’ careers for international audiences while reflecting their cultural identities. Alejandro Mejía,…

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ANGELA GOSSOW Explains How LAUREN HART Became The New Singer Of ARCH ENEMY

  • Angela Gossow first noticed Lauren Hart through her work with Once Human.
  • An Arch Enemy cover served as Hart’s audition.
  • The band’s future album was hinted at.

Angela Gossow says Lauren Hart became Arch Enemy’s new singer after Gossow, now the band’s manager, had followed Hart’s work with Once Human and noticed similarities in their vocals and stage energy. Gossow asked Hart to record an Arch Enemy cover as an informal audition, which led to…

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Jack Antonoff Was ‘Worried’ About Performing Songs He Wrote for Margaret Qualley Following Split

  • Antonoff plans to keep performing songs about Qualley.
  • He says sharing them with fans has been meaningful.
  • The couple separated after about three years of marriage.

Jack Antonoff says he will continue performing songs he wrote about Margaret Qualley, despite their separation, because changing the setlist would go against the honesty he has promised his audience. He described sharing the songs with fans who understand their changed meaning as “really beautiful”, and said he…

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Can the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Really Sue My Chemical Romance? Here’s What Experts Say

  • The cheerleaders’ parent company wants the band to stop using look-alike uniforms.
  • The lawsuit cites audience confusion and online posts.
  • Experts say free-speech protections may make the trademark case difficult.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ parent company has sued My Chemical Romance and concert promoter Live Nation, seeking an immediate order to stop the band’s dancers wearing look-alike cheerleader uniforms at its Hollywood Bowl shows. The case matters because it tests how far trademark owners can go when a…

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Heartworms tells us about dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tackling “uncertainty and dark humour” on new album

  • Heartworms has released a dance-driven new single.
  • It previews an album that is nearly finished.
  • Orme says the songs explore uncertainty and dark humour.

Heartworms, the project of London musician Jojo Orme, has released the dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ as the first preview of her second album. The song pairs a groove-based indie sound with her darker style, using fear of the dark to explore insecurity and the…

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Sex Pistols/PiL legend John Lydon to release photo book, Archive

  • John Lydon is releasing a photo book called *Archive*.
  • He describes it as a record of real life, not a nostalgia trip.
  • The book reflects on his experiences and the people who supported him.

John Lydon is set to publish *Archive*, a photo book drawing on images from across his life and career. He says it is intended as a record of everyday experience, including difficult periods and the people who supported him, rather than a nostalgic look back. The article provides…

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