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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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The country singer Don Henley said had a voice “just like gold”

  • Don Henley called Merle Haggard his favourite country singer.
  • He praised Haggard’s voice as “just like gold”.
  • Haggard later appeared on Henley’s 2015 song.

Don Henley named Merle Haggard his favourite country singer, praising his voice as “just like gold”. The admiration reflects a musical connection between the Eagles’ country roots and California’s Bakersfield sound, which Haggard helped bring to prominence. Haggard grew up in California after his family moved west from…

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How Arenas Are Driving the Global Growth of Latin Music: ‘It’s About Creating Experiences’

  • Arenas can help Latin artists expand into new markets.
  • Bad Bunny’s 31-date residency was a landmark for Puerto Rico.
  • Local fit, smaller venues and ticket prices all matter.

Industry figures from Spain and Puerto Rico said arenas help Latin music reach new audiences by providing the infrastructure, safety and production needed for successful tours. At a Billboard Latin Music Week panel, they stressed that memorable concerts depend on cooperation between artists, promoters and venues, and that…

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In 1976, Thin Lizzy were one flop away from being dropped by their label. The song they wrote in response has been streamed 560,000,000 times

  • “The Boys Are Back in Town” helped save Thin Lizzy’s career.
  • The band initially left the song off *Jailbreak*.
  • The track has been streamed 560 million times.

Thin Lizzy were close to being dropped by their label when they made *Jailbreak* in 1976, after years without a follow-up hit to “Whiskey in the Jar”. “The Boys Are Back in Town”, the album’s lead single, became the breakthrough that helped secure the band’s future and established…

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Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro headset is such a premium powerhouse that it’s even put my everyday music cans out to pasture

  • The Barracuda V2 Pro is built for gaming and daily listening.
  • It combines Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, noise cancellation and 70-hour battery life.
  • At £199.99, its versatility comes at a premium.

A review finds Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro a versatile premium headset that works well for both gaming and everyday music listening. Its clear sound, noise cancellation and understated design made it the reviewer’s preferred pair for travel and home use. The £199.99 headset weighs 285g and offers Bluetooth…

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Antonoff criticises Sheeran for continuing tour without Macklemore after aid dispute

  • Antonoff says Sheeran should have challenged venue pressure.
  • Macklemore was removed after pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
  • Macklemore donated $1 million in tour earnings to Palestinian aid.

Jack Antonoff criticised Ed Sheeran for continuing his Loop Tour after Macklemore was removed from its supporting line-up, arguing that Sheeran could have resisted pressure from venue owners. Antonoff said Sheeran missed an opportunity to cancel the tour and play free shows outside the venues while raising money…

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Billy Corgan praises Olivia Rodrigo’s willingness to embrace imperfection

  • Corgan praised Rodrigo’s free, imperfect songwriting.
  • They performed “Thirty-Three” together at Lollapalooza.
  • Other veteran musicians have also voiced support for Rodrigo.

Billy Corgan has praised Olivia Rodrigo’s songwriting for its freedom and willingness to embrace imperfections, saying she is unafraid to draw on varied influences or leave a vocal slightly out of tune. He said pop stars should bring the same authenticity to their work as rock musicians, adding…

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Abramorama Dances To North American Rights For ‘Make Work’ About New York City Ballet’s Choreographic Institute

  • Abramorama acquired North American rights to *Make Work*.
  • The theatrical release is planned for 5 March 2027.
  • The film follows four choreographers creating ballets in two weeks.

Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to *Make Work*, a documentary about how new ballets are developed at the New York Choreographic Institute and New York City Ballet. The film is scheduled for a North American theatrical release on 5 March 2027 and will screen at Doc…

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Kesha Unearths ‘Backstabber’ Music Video After 16 Years

  • Kesha has released the “Backstabber” video after a long delay.
  • The song dates to around 2008 and appeared on *Animal* in 2010.
  • Kesha said the release hold-up had a long story behind it.

Kesha has released the long-delayed music video for “Backstabber”, a song from her 2010 album *Animal*. Its arrival gives fans an official version after an unfinished cut leaked online years ago, and follows renewed interest in the track on TikTok. The video, directed by Syndrome, brings back a…

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3 Legendary Albums From the 1980s That Sound Like Their Own Little World

  • Three 1980s albums are praised for their immersive atmospheres.
  • Kate Bush and The Cure each create a distinctive musical world.
  • Paul Simon’s *Graceland* blends songwriting with South African influences.

The article highlights three 1980s albums that create distinctive, immersive worlds: Kate Bush’s *Hounds of Love*, Paul Simon’s *Graceland* and The Cure’s *Disintegration*. It argues that their atmosphere and individual musical identities make them feel like more than collections of songs. Bush’s record pairs her expansive vocals and…

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In 1966, the best-selling song proved that the times were souring

  • “Paint It Black” topped charts in the UK and US.
  • The song marked a darker turn from earlier pop optimism.
  • Its success coincided with growing social and political strain.

The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” became one of 1966’s biggest songs, reaching number one in both the UK and the US. Its success mattered as a sign of a changing musical mood: compared with the youthful romantic optimism of earlier Beatles hits, the song offered a stark…

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