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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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FilmQuest 2026 Launches With Explosive Motorcycle Drama ‘Whiskey Throttle’ as Rowdy Crowd Celebrates Utah-Made Film

  • FilmQuest opened with Utah-made motorcycle drama “Whiskey Throttle”.
  • The audience cheered its explosions, desert riding and practical stunts.
  • The programme also featured two shorts and celebrated local filmmaking.

FilmQuest opened its 13th edition in Provo with a screening of “Whiskey Throttle”, a Utah-made motorcycle action film that drew cheers for its explosions, desert riding and practical stunts. The lively launch celebrated local genre filmmaking, with festival director Jonathan Martin welcoming the crowd and noting that none…

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Born 54 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the Former Foster Kid Who Went From Living on the Streets to Country Music Stardom

  • Jimmy Wayne went from homelessness to country music success.
  • His 2008 title track became his first number-one single.
  • He has campaigned for young people leaving foster care.

Jimmy Wayne turns 54 on 23 October, marking a life that took him from foster homes and homelessness in North Carolina to country music success in Nashville. His story matters beyond his chart career because he has used his public profile to advocate for young people leaving foster…

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Billy Idol and Rock Hall Bring Music Education to California School

  • Billy Idol performed with a California middle school band.
  • Doty Middle School will receive a $55,000 grant in 2027.
  • The initiative aims to fund at least 25 programmes in three years.

Billy Idol joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and Save The Music at a California middle school to celebrate a new effort to expand music education. The initiative aims to give more pupils access to instruments and music programmes, while bringing established musicians into classrooms…

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Brad Paisley Says There Are More Verses to His ‘South Park’ Song

  • Brad Paisley wrote more of the South Park anthem than viewers heard.
  • The full song is expected by the end of the season.
  • “South America” satirises patriotic renaming.

Brad Paisley says he wrote a full version of “We Are South America”, the anthem created for South Park’s renamed setting, and that the unreleased verses will eventually be released. The song accompanied the series’ return under the name South America, a satire of companies and officials embracing…

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BURNING WITCHES Part Ways With Longtime Singer LAURA GULDEMOND

  • Laura Guldemond has left BURNING WITCHES after seven years.
  • Jennifer Gruber will cover upcoming shows.
  • The band is auditioning for a permanent singer.

BURNING WITCHES have parted ways with singer Laura Guldemond, who chose to leave after seven years with the band. The group says all announced shows will go ahead, with Jennifer Gruber of FIREBORN filling in for upcoming performances while it auditions a permanent replacement. Guldemond said she was…

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Billy Strings & East Nash Grass Lead 2026 IBMA Awards Winners

  • Billy Strings won entertainer of the year for the fifth time.
  • East Nash Grass took album and instrumental group awards.
  • Sierra Hull earned her eighth mandolin player accolade.

Billy Strings was named entertainer of the year at the 2026 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, held in Chattanooga on 22 October. It was his fifth win, underscoring his continued prominence in bluegrass; East Nash Grass also had a major night, taking two awards. East Nash Grass won…

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In 1963, David Crosby thought he’d found his ticket to stardom. Instead, he signed up for a “pathetic horror show”

  • Crosby joined Les Baxter’s Balladers in 1963 seeking a music break.
  • He disliked the group’s imitation folk and staged lounge-act image.
  • The experience helped push him towards writing his own songs.

In 1963, David Crosby joined Les Baxter’s Balladers, hoping the group would help him break into music and give him a chance to tour the United States. He later called the experience a “horror show”, saying the band’s staged lounge-act image was far removed from the folk music…

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Noel Gallagher says sibling relationships improve with age and compromise

  • Noel Gallagher says sibling relationships can improve with age.
  • He advises being prepared to compromise when working together.
  • Noel has unreleased music, as Liam hints at a possible eighth album.

Noel Gallagher said that working with a sibling requires a willingness to compromise, adding that relationships can improve with age. His advice has particular resonance given his past falling-out with brother and Oasis bandmate Liam, and their subsequent reunion. Speaking to Amelia Dimoldenberg on Chicken Shop Date, Noel…

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Why Lennon Stella Had to Start Over to Make the Album She Wanted With ‘Sleeping Lion’

  • Lennon Stella returns after six years with *Sleeping Lion*.
  • She scrapped an earlier version and worked with Andy Shauf.
  • The album shares more direct, personal songwriting.

After a six-year absence from the spotlight, Lennon Stella is returning with *Sleeping Lion*, an album shaped by her decision to set aside audience expectations and follow her own voice. She says making music this way helped her feel more creatively free, and the deeply personal record marks…

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The controversial guitarist Brian May called “absolutely my hero”

  • Brian May called Eric Clapton his hero in 2001.
  • May said Clapton had made mistakes but continued to grow.
  • The article weighs Clapton’s guitar legacy against his views.

Queen guitarist Brian May said in a 2001 Q&A that Eric Clapton remains his “absolute” hero, despite Clapton’s controversial views and actions. May’s admiration shows how a musician can continue to value an artist’s work while disagreeing with their conduct. May praised Clapton for growing through mistakes, while…

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