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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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5 Rock Songs From 1977 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time

  • Five 1977 rock songs are singled out for their chilling moments.
  • The choices include tracks by Fleetwood Mac, Queen and Heart.
  • “That Smell” gained a tragic association after the band’s plane crash.

The writer picks five rock songs from 1977 that they say still give them goosebumps, linking each choice to a musical moment or personal response. The list ranges from an iconic bass line to forceful harmonies and lyrics, showing how specific sounds and attitudes can make familiar songs…

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The 1970 Byrds album Jimmy Page physically couldn’t play: “Quite amazing”

  • Page was astonished by Clarence White’s playing on *Untitled*.
  • White used a StringBender to create distinctive guitar parts.
  • Gene Parsons gave Page one after a Byrds performance.

In a 1986 interview, Jimmy Page said Clarence White’s guitar playing on the Byrds’ 1970 album *Untitled* amazed him and included parts he felt he could not physically play. The story matters because it shows how a celebrated guitarist was challenged by another musician’s distinctive technique. White used…

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Jamie Lee Curtis Leaning on “Love and Service” in Honoring the Late Rob and Michele Reiner: “Every Day With Them Was Activism”

  • Curtis will receive the first Reiner Champion for Change Award.
  • The award honours the couple’s service to children and families.
  • Curtis wants the November gala to celebrate their legacy.

Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the inaugural Michele and Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award at the Children’s Institute’s Cape & Gown Gala on 8 November. She says the event should celebrate the couple’s lives and activism, and sees the award as a way to carry forward their…

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Beloved Game Studio’s Fate Looks Grim after Xbox Abandons It

  • Arkane Lyon faces possible closure under Xbox’s restructuring.
  • Microsoft has until 13 November to find a buyer.
  • Unions are seeking more time and support for staff.

Microsoft has told Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind Dishonored and the upcoming Marvel’s Blade, that it intends to close it as part of Xbox’s restructuring. The studio’s future remains uncertain while Microsoft searches for a buyer and negotiates with staff representatives, with a purchase deadline set for…

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For ‘Twisted Lullaby’ From ‘Bad Bones’ Solo Album

  • Erik Grönwall released a video for “Twisted Lullaby”.
  • The song explores restless thoughts at night.
  • *Bad Bones* is his first fully original solo album.

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released a Jakob Jakobsson-directed video for “Twisted Lullaby”, a track from his solo album *Bad Bones*, released in May. Grönwall says the song describes the racing thoughts and worries that can surface when someone is exhausted and trying to fall asleep.…

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Mattiel Returns With New Single ‘Heartbreak Heatwave’

  • Mattiel’s new single reflects on feeling low in Los Angeles.
  • She moved to Italy in 2022.
  • She returns to London for a one-off show on 16 November.

Atlanta-born American artist Mattiel has released “Heartbreak Heatwave”, an upbeat new single inspired by her time in Los Angeles. The song pairs a feel-good sound with lyrics about self-doubt and the city’s competitive social and music scenes, reflecting her decision to pursue a different path. Mattiel says she…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1980s You Hear All the Time in Roller Rinks and Skate Parks

  • Phil Collins’s drum break is made for rinkside air-drumming.
  • U2’s “New Year’s Day” brings energy to skating.
  • Cyndi Lauper supplies a nostalgic couples’ skate mood.

The article suggests three 1980s rock songs that suit skating, whether for a burst of energy or a slower couples’ skate. It presents them as familiar rink and skate-park favourites that add drama and nostalgia to a session. The songs are Phil Collins’s 1981 “In the Air Tonight”,…

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The band Dave Grohl called too boring to like: “It’s just stupid”

  • Grohl condemned Guns N’ Roses in a 1992 interview.
  • He objected to their macho image and stage spectacle.
  • He said the show left the music behind.

In a 1992 interview, Dave Grohl sharply criticised Guns N’ Roses, dismissing their music and stage style as excessive and dull. His comments came as both the band and Nirvana were at the height of their popularity, making the public attack a pointed contrast between two prominent rock…

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Jade talks “brave and bold” new music, Reading & Leeds headline dreams and if we’ll see her at Glasto next year

  • Jade is writing a bold, personal second solo album.
  • She hopes to headline Reading and Leeds.
  • She is keen to return to Glastonbury in 2027.

Jade Thirlwall says she is developing a second solo album that will be honest about her experiences and retain the bold pop style of her debut. She also hopes to headline major festivals, including Reading and Leeds, and is keen to return to Glastonbury in 2027. Speaking at…

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Alt Rock Band THE YAGAS, Featuring Actress VERA FARMIGA, Releases New Single ‘Runaway’

  • The Yagas have released their new single, “Runaway”.
  • The song reflects on fear, love and finding joy.
  • Its video features a dramatic escape from an old asylum.

The Yagas, an alternative rock band fronted by actress Vera Farmiga, have released “Runaway”, a synth-heavy, 1980s-inspired single and accompanying music video. The song marks a change in the band’s sound and explores moving towards love, joy and a more hopeful life. Farmiga said the song was shaped…

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