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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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AARP Celebrated the Power of Music, Reinvention and Legacy at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

  • AARP partnered with Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.
  • Tito Nieves received the Latin Music Legacy Award.
  • Spanish accounts for one in 10 music streams.

AARP partnered with Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, using its programme to celebrate Latin music’s influence across generations and the continuing creativity of older artists. Its events paired salsa veterans with newer performers and recognised Tito Nieves for his lasting contribution to the genre. At a panel called…

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From LISA to Miley Cyrus, John Mayer & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

  • LISA, John Legend and Yung Miami lead a busy release week.
  • Miley Cyrus shares a mid-2010s demo for a Netflix soundtrack.
  • Readers are invited to vote for their favourite new release.

This week’s new music includes albums, EPs and singles across pop, R&B, hip-hop, country and other genres, with releases from LISA, John Legend, Yung Miami, Miley Cyrus and John Mayer among the highlights. The article invites readers to vote for the release they are most excited to hear,…

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of ‘Lux Æterna’ Performance From Third Show Of Las Vegas Sphere Residency

  • Metallica shared filmed footage of “Lux Æterna” at the Sphere.
  • The performance was from the 8 October show.
  • The residency includes 24 shows with paired nights featuring different setlists.

Metallica has released professionally filmed footage of “Lux Æterna” from the third show of its “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The performance took place on 8 October, offering fans a view of the band’s set and the venue’s immersive production. The residency runs…

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In 1960, Joe Walsh borrowed a guitar to learn one song. 16 years later, he helped make ‘Hotel California’

  • Walsh joined the Eagles in December 1975.
  • His guitar playing brought the band a stronger rock edge.
  • A warm-up riff grew into ‘Life in the Fast Lane’.

Joe Walsh’s early fascination with guitar eventually helped reshape the Eagles’ sound. He joined the band in December 1975, bringing a harder rock edge that contributed to their later success, including the album *Hotel California*. Walsh recalled borrowing a guitar in 1960 to learn the Ventures’ instrumental ‘Walk–Don’t…

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In 1985, Tom Petty dismissed a song for being “too jazzy”. Don Henley took it and sold 3,000,000 records

  • Petty rejected Campbell’s demo as too jazzy.
  • Don Henley turned it into a number one hit.
  • Petty later apologised to his guitarist.

Mike Campbell wrote a moody guitar demo that Tom Petty rejected as “too jazzy” for the Heartbreakers’ work on *Southern Accents*. Campbell then sent it to Don Henley, who wrote a song inspired by the music; Henley’s version became a major hit, showing how a track rejected by…

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In 1978, Black Sabbath took Van Halen on tour. Tony Iommi thought they were learning a little too much

  • Iommi thought Van Halen were picking up too much from Sabbath.
  • The bands shared the 1978 ‘Never Say Die!’ tour.
  • Geezer Butler recalled changes to Van Halen’s solos and stage style.

On Black Sabbath’s 1978 ‘Never Say Die!’ tour, Tony Iommi felt that support act Van Halen was borrowing too heavily from Sabbath’s sound and stage show. The episode also highlighted the contrast between a veteran band whose energy was flagging and a younger group building momentum, which some…

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Slayyyter cancels UK and European shows after vocal cord injuries

  • Slayyyter cancelled the rest of her UK and European tour.
  • Doctors diagnosed laryngitis and vocal cord tears.
  • Fans can claim refunds as her team plans new dates.

Slayyyter has cancelled the remaining UK and European dates of her tour after doctors diagnosed her with laryngitis and vocal cord tears. She said she had been ordered to take medication and rest her voice completely for at least two weeks to avoid permanent damage. The cancelled “Wor$t…

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Slayyyter Cancels Remaining European and U.K. Tour Dates to Recover From Laryngitis

  • Slayyyter cancelled the remaining U.K. and European tour dates.
  • She has laryngitis and vocal cord tears.
  • Full refunds are available; shows may return next year.

Slayyyter has cancelled the remaining dates of her U.K. and European “Wor$t Girl in the World” tour after being diagnosed with laryngitis and vocal cord tears. Doctors have ordered medication and at least two weeks of full vocal rest, and she said continuing could risk permanent damage to…

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In 1980, Chuck Berry delivered brutal reviews on the best bands of the era: “What’s this guy so angry about”

  • Chuck Berry gave punk bands blunt reviews in a 1980 interview.
  • He criticised Johnny Rotten’s anger and Joe Strummer’s vocals.
  • Danceable grooves won some praise, though Berry questioned punk’s novelty.

A 1980 interview for the punk zine Jet Lag captured rock ’n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry reviewing the era’s emerging punk bands. His blunt reactions revealed a generational clash over what made music meaningful, even as he acknowledged that some records had strong rhythms and danceable grooves. Asked…

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4 Forgotten Lyrics by George Michael That Feel Like Poetry

  • Four lyrics show George Michael’s range as a songwriter.
  • “Spinning the Wheel” also reflects on sexual safety.
  • The selections span Wham! and Michael’s solo career.

The article revisits four George Michael lyrics it considers poetic, showing how his songwriting ranged from playful pop to reflections on relationships and sexual safety. It highlights the lyrics as examples of his artistry across Wham! and his solo career. “Spinning the Wheel” addresses unsafe sex as well…

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