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.
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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Margaret Qualley’s attempt to land a role in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood initially went badly: she was turned down after adding a song to her audition. She later received another chance, won the part of Pussycat and impressed Tarantino enough for him to expand…
Spanish drummer El Estepario Siberiano took Drumeo’s challenge to create a drum part for a song he had never heard, tackling Nine Inch Nails’ “The Hand That Feeds”. The performance showed a less assured side of the musician, who said he was terrified and struggled to work out…
Aerosmith are preparing to play two “Aerosmith & Friends” concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, their first performances since Steven Tyler’s larynx injury brought their farewell tour to an abrupt end in 2023. The shows could mark a return for the band, though it is not yet clear how…
Dayseeker have announced *Creature In The Black Night Redux*, an expanded edition of their 2025 album, due on 26 February 2027 through Spinefarm. It includes remixes by The Midnight, live recordings and a cover of My Chemical Romance’s “The Ghost Of You”, giving the band new versions of…
Xenia Dia has released “Give It To Me”, a solo single that pairs a soft, sultry vocal with a forceful, groove-heavy drop. The track develops the driving, production-led sound she has pursued, and marks a new step in her studio work. Dia says she wants the song to…
Tickets for several newly announced tours and live shows go on sale on Friday, 23 October. The line-up spans stadium rock, pop and comedy, with tours marking anniversaries, supporting new albums and bringing acts back on the road. Zach Bryan’s stadium tour will feature guests including John Fogerty…
Village in the Shade is a horror-tinged farming game that begins with the player character falling into a well and apparently dying, before they wake years later in the welcoming Kagastu Village. It soon settles into familiar farming routines, but uses the contrast between its idyllic setting and…
WARM’s 2026 Dance Insights report finds that ANOTR and 54 Ultra’s “Talk to You” was the most played dance track in the first half of the year, while David Guetta led artists by total plays. The figures offer a snapshot of dance radio across countries and genres, showing…
Floor Jansen has released “Everything Is Moving On”, the third single from her upcoming solo album, *Hytress*. The song urges listeners to be present, take meaningful chances and move forward when circumstances no longer fit; its release comes as Jansen begins a new solo chapter after leaving Nightwish.…