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Vince Gill Celebrated Alongside Charlie Handsome at 2026 NMPA Gold & Platinum Gala

  • Vince Gill received the NMPA Legacy Songwriter Icon Award.
  • Two of Gill’s songs gained new certifications.
  • Charlie Handsome earned 35 RIAA certifications in a year.

Vince Gill and producer-songwriter Charlie Handsome were honoured at the 2026 NMPA Gold and Platinum Gala in Nashville, which recognised more than 150 songwriters whose work reached major sales and streaming milestones. Gill received the Legacy Songwriter Icon Award, while the event also celebrated new certifications for two…

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The Weeknd Debuts New Song “Hong Kong” In Hong Kong

  • The Weeknd premiered “Hong Kong” at Kai Tak Stadium.
  • The ballad samples Faye Wong’s “Seasonal Wind”.
  • Its video pays tribute to Hong Kong cinema.

The Weeknd premiered a new song, apparently titled “Hong Kong”, during the opening night of a sold-out four-night run at Kai Tak Stadium. The dramatic ballad samples Faye Wong’s 1993 Cantopop song “Seasonal Wind”, while its accompanying video presents Hong Kong as a tribute to the city’s cinema.…

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What was the last song to sell 30,000,000 copies?

  • Elton John’s Diana tribute sold more than 33 million copies worldwide.
  • It was released a week after his performance at her funeral.
  • The single’s proceeds and royalties supported Diana’s memorial fund.

Elton John’s reworked “Candle in the Wind” became the last song to sell more than 30 million copies, with worldwide sales eventually exceeding 33 million. Released in 1997 as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, it became a record-breaking hit and a keepsake for people marking a…

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Square Enix Reveals Stunning New Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Release

  • A new soundtrack collection covers all sixteen mainline Final Fantasy games.
  • Vinyl and CD editions are due on 6 January 2027.
  • Japanese pre-orders cost 8,000 yen for vinyl and 3,600 yen for CD.

Square Enix has announced the Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Crystal Edition, a soundtrack collection spanning all sixteen mainline games. The release celebrates the series’ long-standing use of music to shape its stories and memorable moments. The album is due on 6 January 2027 and will be available on…

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3 Classic Rock Bands That Formed in 1985 Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Guns N’ Roses, Radiohead and Jane’s Addiction all formed in 1985.
  • Their debuts arrived between 1987 and 1993.
  • The article traces the origins of three enduring rock acts.

Three influential rock bands formed in 1985: Guns N’ Roses in Los Angeles, Radiohead in Oxfordshire and Jane’s Addiction, founded by singer Perry Farrell. Their later success and enduring songs show how groups that began in the same year went on to shape different strands of rock. Guns…

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In the 1970s, Noel Gallagher fell in love with The Kinks. Decades later, he wished he never met Ray Davies

  • Gallagher admired The Kinks and Ray Davies.
  • Davies gave a curt answer about *Village Green*.
  • The meeting did not erase Davies’s influence on Gallagher.

Noel Gallagher has said that meeting his musical hero Ray Davies left him disappointed, despite his lasting admiration for The Kinks. Gallagher recalled approaching Davies to ask about the album *The Village Green Preservation Society*, only to receive a brief, dismissive reply. The article presents Davies as a…

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Boyz II Men Are Going Country: Legendary R&B Group Announces Plans for 2027 Album

  • Boyz II Men plan to release their debut country album in 2027.
  • The group says country’s storytelling and harmonies feel familiar.
  • Their country connections include past work with Brett Young and Cody Johnson.

Boyz II Men have announced their first country album, planned for 2027, marking a new chapter for the R&B group. The move reflects country music’s growing appeal across genres and builds on the group’s long-standing interest in its storytelling and melodies. The group has previously performed at the…

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TONY IOMMI On Still Making New Music At Age 78: ‘I Enjoy Doing It, And It Keeps Me Going’

  • Iommi says creating music keeps him going at 78.
  • His first solo album in over 20 years is out.
  • “From The Dark” addresses conflict and nuclear concerns.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has released his first solo album in more than two decades, saying that making music remains enjoyable and helps keep him going. In an interview, he explained that the unhurried recording process let him work around health appointments and other commitments. “From The…

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Throwing Muses Reissue Self-Titled Debut Album for 40th Anniversary

  • Throwing Muses’ debut returns for its 40th anniversary.
  • The reissue is due on 11 December via 4AD.
  • The album helped shape 4AD’s turn towards US alternative rock.

Throwing Muses will reissue their self-titled debut album on 11 December, marking 40 years since its original release. The album was the first full-length release by the first American band signed to 4AD, and its arrival helped shift the label towards American alternative rock. The Rhode Island quartet…

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Hear Bob Dylan Play Time Out of Mind Classic ‘Million Miles’ For First Time Since 2014

  • Dylan played “Million Miles” live for the first time since 2014.
  • The Bremen show featured a new arrangement of “Trying to Get to Heaven”.
  • Mike Seal has joined the tour, sharing guitar duties with Joel Paterson.

Bob Dylan performed “Million Miles” during his show in Bremen, Germany, on 25 October, marking the song’s first appearance in his set since 2014. The return highlights how Dylan continues to reshape his live performances, even when the setlist looks largely unchanged. The show was part of his…

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