Talk Fuse

    Topic: Music

    Music news, from stadium-filling icons to the artists shaping the charts this week, covering new releases, reissues and the interviews and anniversaries that put a record's story in context. It ranges across genres and eras, so a look back at how a soul classic or disco anthem came together sits alongside coverage of what's charting or making headlines right now.

    Beyond the music itself, this is where the people and decisions behind it get examined: why a band turned down a big break, how a songwriter settled on a lyric overnight, or what a veteran musician makes of the industry and the world today. There's also room for the wider culture around music, from touring and nightlife to the health and social benefits some readers get from it.

    Taken together, it's a mix of nostalgia and the present tense, useful for anyone who wants to understand not just what's playing now but the stories and decisions that shaped the music they already know.

    • The Mamas & The Papas Used This 1966 Hit Single To Air Out the Band’s Dirty Laundry

      The Mamas & the Papas’ 1966 hit “I Saw Her Again” was born out of real romantic turmoil within the band, showing how personal conflict shaped their music at the height of their success. The song, co-written by John Phillips and Denny Doherty, obliquely referenced Doherty’s affair with Michelle Phillips, John’s wife and fellow bandmate,…

    • “It’s heavy as ****!” Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson gives update on new solo album

      Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has given fans a first glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, confirming it is due for release in early 2027 and describing it as a heavy, “standalone” record rather than a direct sequel to his 2024 solo effort. Speaking to VSX, Dickinson said he deliberately avoided repeating the sound of…

    • WHATMORE Drop New Heater ‘Last Time’

      NYC five-piece WHATMORE have released a new single, ‘Last Time’, continuing to build on the momentum of their self-titled debut album from last year. The release comes ahead of a busy live stretch for the band, including an appearance at Reading and Leeds Festival and a headline show in London, making it a notable moment…

    • The Linda Lindas Unleash Devastating New Track ‘Blood On Our Hands’

      The Linda Lindas have released a new track, “Blood On Our Hands”, a hardcore-leaning song addressing injustice and incompetence in the current global climate. The release forms part of the punk band’s continued push into heavier territory and previews their forthcoming full-length album, due out later this month. Bassist Eloise Wong said the song reflects…

    • The Weeknd says he’s no longer retiring moniker: “I’ll never disappear”

      The Weeknd has signalled that he is abandoning plans to retire his stage name, telling fans at a recent tour stop that he will “never disappear”. The Canadian artist, real name Abel Tesfaye, had previously suggested that 2025’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” – the final album in his “Blinding Lights” trilogy – would be his last…

    • Classic Rock’s Tracks Of The Week: August 10, 2026

      – Classic Rock’s Tracks Of The Week feature has crowned a winner from its previous round-up and opened voting on a fresh batch of new single releases. – Greta Van Fleet won the previous contest with their track Saw You Stand, marking a strong comeback for the band. – London rocker Cam Cole placed second,…

    • Empress Of Links With Cecile Believe For ‘SYW’

      Los Angeles-based artist Empress Of has released a new single, ‘SYW’, featuring Cecile Believe, ahead of her forthcoming album ‘Dream House’. The track forms part of a wider body of work shaped by the devastating LA wildfires of the previous year, during which the singer lost and subsequently rebuilt her family home, giving the record…

    • Martha Reeves blames viral botched US National Anthem performance on backing singers, attempts it again on live TV

      Martha Reeves, the 85-year-old Motown singer, has blamed her backing singers for a widely mocked rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that she performed at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game in Springfield, Illinois, earlier this month. She initially attributed the poor performance to wet, windy field conditions and a lack of stage monitors, but…

    • The Weeknd is obsessed with an indie fishing game demo

      The Weeknd has revealed his latest video game obsession is About Fishing, an indie fishing mystery game whose demo is available on Steam ahead of a full launch later this year. The singer, a well-known gaming enthusiast, discussed his find during an interview with The Washington Post, describing it as reminiscent of the offbeat Japanese…

    • Live Report: Yacht Week – Celebrating 20 Years

      International parties of friends, creators and press circled onto catamaran yachts in Croatia for the 20 year celebration of Yacht Week, seven days of music, swimming in crystal blue water and discovering the culture behind the island. Yacht Week has spent the past two decades building something far more ambitious… The post Live Report: Yacht…