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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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al coffey Embraces Emotional Complexity On New EP ‘too late’

  • Al Coffey’s debut EP ‘too late’ is out now.
  • Its four songs explore regret and unresolved feelings.
  • The collection includes ‘528Hz’ and ‘ghost’.

Al Coffey has released his debut EP, ‘too late’, a four-song collection about regret and unresolved experiences. The queer pop songwriter says the songs reflect understanding something only after the moment has passed, and the EP brings those emotions together without offering easy answers. Coffey built a following…

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4 Songs From 1979 That Are Still Perfect for a Dance Floor Today

  • Four 1979 hits remain dance-floor favourites.
  • “Bad Girls” topped multiple Billboard charts.
  • “My Sharona” led the charts for six weeks.

The article picks four 1979 hits it says still work well on a dance floor: Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls”, The Jacksons’ “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”, The Knack’s “My Sharona” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family”. Together, they reflect the era’s range of dance and pop…

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The “beautiful” singer Bob Dylan called “the dawn” of his songwriting

  • Dylan named Buddy Holly as a key early influence.
  • Holly combined country, rock ’n’ roll and rhythm and blues.
  • Dylan admired Holly’s melodies and imaginative verses.

Bob Dylan identified Buddy Holly as a formative influence, saying that tracing the beginnings of his songwriting meant starting with Holly. The connection helps explain how Dylan came to blend musical styles and pair vivid, imaginative lyrics with melodies. In his 2017 Nobel Prize lecture, Dylan recalled feeling…

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Cardi B Treats Herself to Extremely Rare $3M Pink ‘Barbie’ Rolex Daytona for Her Birthday: ‘Gift From Me to Me’

  • Cardi B bought a rare pink Rolex Daytona for her birthday.
  • The watch reportedly cost $2.85 million.
  • She also revealed a seven-carat ring and pink Hermès bag.

Cardi B marked her 34th birthday by buying herself a rare pink Rolex Daytona, saying she wanted an authenticated, factory-made watch and had trusted jeweller Mavani to find it. The purchase drew attention because the jeweller estimated only 10 were made worldwide and hers was the sole one…

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Free exhibition celebrates seven decades of Sheffield music at Memory Dance

  • Sheffield’s independent music history spans seven decades.
  • The free exhibition runs until 4 November.
  • Films, flyers and club culture feature alongside bands.

A free exhibition at Memory Dance in Sheffield traces seven decades of the city’s independent music, bringing photographs, films, flyers and other archival material together. It gives dance and club culture space alongside better-known bands, showing how venues, labels and institutions helped shape Sheffield’s musical identity. Created with…

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Scott Weiland’s first live album arrives with unseen Vasoline performance footage

  • Scott Weiland’s first live album is available digitally and on CD.
  • It includes nine tracks recorded on tour in 2009.
  • A new “Vasoline” visualiser features previously unseen footage.

Scott Weiland’s first live album, *Scott Weiland: Live*, has been released digitally and on CD for the first time, alongside a limited-edition red vinyl pressing. A new visualiser for “Vasoline (Live At The House Of Blues, Anaheim)” features previously unseen footage of the late singer, offering fans a…

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Seeker Music Acquires JoJo’s Catalog, Including Hit ‘Too Little Too Late’

  • Seeker acquired original and re-recorded versions of JoJo’s first two albums.
  • The deal coincides with a deluxe reissue of The High Road.
  • Seeker says its catalogue is worth more than $400 million.

Seeker Music has acquired JoJo’s original and 2018 re-recorded versions of her self-titled debut album and The High Road. The deal brings these recordings together with a company that already holds publishing interests in two of her best-known songs, while Seeker plans to find new ways to promote…

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RAMMSTEIN Shares ‘Deutschland’ Performance Video From ‘Live In Mexico City’ Concert Film

  • Rammstein has shared a “Deutschland” performance video.
  • The concert film reaches cinemas from 4 November.
  • Nearly 200,000 fans attended three Mexico City shows.

Rammstein has released an official performance video of “Deutschland” from its upcoming concert film, *Live In Mexico City*. The film documents the band’s stadium shows in Mexico City and brings a large-scale live production to cinemas worldwide from 4 November. The three Foro Sol concerts took place on…

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In an Age of Gimmicks, More Bands Should Be Like Angine de Poitrine

  • Angine de Poitrine’s polka dot image helped propel their niche music to wider attention.
  • The article argues visual gimmicks can help artists stand out.
  • Copycats and costly costumes show the look is already catching on.

Angine de Poitrine, a Canadian instrumental prog and math rock duo, have turned their polka dot costumes and unusual stage image into international attention and a world tour. The article argues that visual gimmicks can help talented musicians reach audiences in a crowded, image-focused industry, especially when their…

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Paris Hilton Is a ‘Slave 4 U’ in 4th Annual Britney Spears Halloween Costume: ‘Such a Legendary Moment in Pop Music’ (Exclusive Photos)

  • Paris Hilton recreated Britney Spears’ 2001 VMAs look for Halloween.
  • Her costume included a Burmese python.
  • This is Hilton’s fourth annual Spears-inspired costume.

Paris Hilton has dressed as Britney Spears for Halloween for the fourth year in a row, recreating Spears’ 2001 performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U” at the MTV Video Music Awards. The tribute revisits a landmark pop performance and reflects Hilton’s admiration for Spears, who is also…

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