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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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The 23 Best Christmas Gifts for Parents to Shop Online in 2026

  • A 23-item guide to Christmas gifts for parents in 2026
  • Suggestions range from speakers and earbuds to DNA kits
  • Personalised keepsakes and home comforts are included

Billboard has compiled 23 gift ideas for parents for Christmas 2026, aimed at making a difficult-to-shop-for group easier to buy for. The picks span different interests and routines, from music and travel to hobbies and home comforts. Examples include a temperature-controlled mug, Ancestry DNA kits, a portable Marshall…

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NICKO MCBRAIN Explains Why He Originally Thought It Was ‘Un-Drummer-Ish’ For Drummers To Play Double-Bass Drums

  • McBrain once called double-bass drumming “un-drummer-ish”.
  • He now admires the speed and technique it enables.
  • He used a double pedal on IRON MAIDEN’s “Face In The Sand”.

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain says he once considered double-bass drumming “un-drummer-ish”, but now recognises how it can make fast patterns easier to play. His change of view reflects his appreciation for how newer drummers have expanded the technique and pushed the instrument’s speed and complexity. In the…

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The 10 greatest DVD commentary tracks of all time

  • Physical releases preserve commentary tracks that streaming often omits.
  • Mann’s *Heat* track explains research and Pacino’s character choice.
  • Cast banter on *Ocean’s Eleven* reflects the film’s on-set chemistry.

The article argues that DVD and Blu-ray commentaries are a disappearing part of film culture as viewing shifts to streaming, which rarely includes these extras. It presents commentary tracks as a way for audiences to hear filmmakers and cast members share insights that can change how familiar films…

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Faith No More Welcome Back Guitarist Trey Spruance for 2027 Reunion Tour

  • Trey Spruance returns as Faith No More’s guitarist for 2027.
  • Jon Hudson has left the band.
  • Tour dates span January to July across multiple countries.

Faith No More have welcomed guitarist Trey Spruance back to the band for their 2027 reunion tour, while Jon Hudson is no longer a member. The line-up was shown in a new promotional photo, marking a change for the group as they prepare for shows across several continents.…

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How Hip-Hop Changed the Billboard Charts: From ‘Rapper’s Delight’ to Today | Billboard News

  • Hip-hop grew from Bronx block parties to the top of the charts.
  • “Rapper’s Delight” reached No. 36 in 1980.
  • Later milestones included Hill, Eminem and Outkast.

Hip-hop grew from its Bronx roots into a major force in popular music, with artists and landmark releases breaking into mainstream charts. The milestones charted here show how the genre gained wider audiences and recognition, and helped reshape music and culture. In 1980, Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” became…

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Deloyd Elze – “Yamaha 250”

  • Deloyd Elze has released the song “Yamaha 250”.
  • Its sound combines fractured electronic patterns and live drums.
  • The lyrics draw on Hollywood observations and older writing.

Deloyd Elze has released “Yamaha 250”, a song built from guitar, live drum breaks and deliberately fractured electronic rhythms. Its creation grew out of a daily writing routine in Hollywood, where Elze recorded observations from his drives and drew on the city’s contrasting extremes. Elze says the guitar…

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Conor Oberst Will Play a Cave and a Haunted Hotel on His First Solo Tour Since 2019

  • Oberst announces a 49-date North American solo tour.
  • It is his first solo headlining run since 2019.
  • Stops include a cave and the Stanley Hotel.

Conor Oberst has announced a 49-date North American solo tour for 2027, his first solo headlining tour since 2019. The run will take him through the West Coast, Midwest and South, with unusual venues including a cave and a hotel associated with *The Shining*. The tour begins on…

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Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star

  • Donna Fargo turns 81 on 10 November.
  • Her first hit began a run of four country number ones.
  • She later wrote books and thousands of greeting cards.

Donna Fargo, born Yvonne Vaughn in North Carolina on 10 November 1945, became one of the most successful female country artists of the 1970s after leaving a career teaching English. Her breakthrough, “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”, began a run of four consecutive country number-one hits…

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Who plays the lead guitar on ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ in 1976?

  • Gorham and Robertson played the song’s interlocking guitar parts.
  • A second guitar line helped rescue a track initially left off the album.
  • The “boys” were Thin Lizzy, and the town was Dublin.

Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” was shaped by the band’s efforts to break through in the United States in 1976. Its signature sound came from two interlocking guitar parts by Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, which helped turn a song initially left off the album…

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Before ‘Piano Man’, Billy Joel heard one Beatles single in 1965 that would completely change his life

  • “Yesterday” reshaped Billy Joel’s view of rock.
  • Joel was moved by McCartney’s melody and vocal.
  • The song blended pop, strings and heartache.

Billy Joel has said The Beatles’ “Yesterday” changed how he understood rock music, showing him that a pop song could be musically sophisticated and emotionally profound. The track’s effect on him helps explain why he later brought classical influences and more complex musical ideas into his own songwriting.…

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