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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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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL’s ALEX TERRIBLE Featured In Bare-Knuckle Boxing Documentary ‘Blood 4 Blood: Sound Of War’

  • Alex Terrible’s bare-knuckle boxing debut is the focus of a new documentary.
  • *Blood 4 Blood: Sound Of War* premieres on 11 November.
  • The film follows a crossover between deathcore and combat sports.

Alex Terrible, vocalist of Slaughter to Prevail, is the focus of the documentary *Blood 4 Blood: Sound Of War*, which follows his move from performing deathcore to competing in bare-knuckle boxing. The film explores the crossover between heavy music and combat sports through his appearance at a Bare…

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In 1978, Steely Dan recruited Jeff Porcaro for a song. To this day it remains his favourite recording

  • Jeff Porcaro named ‘FM’ his most satisfying recording.
  • He recorded an overdub to a click track.
  • The session brought together several experienced musicians.

Jeff Porcaro, Toto’s drummer, said Steely Dan’s 1978 song ‘FM (No Static at All)’ was the one recording among his many sessions that left him satisfied. His recollection stands out because the band were known for exacting studio standards that reportedly frustrated other musicians. Porcaro said the part…

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Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — ‘That’s Always Been the Dream’

  • Momo Boyd is pursuing solo music alongside Infinity Song.
  • Her debut EP, *Miss Michigan*, came out in April.
  • She says solo performances bring more nerves and creative freedom.

Momo Boyd is developing a solo career while continuing to perform and create with her family band, Infinity Song. Her debut EP, *Miss Michigan*, released in April, followed a high-profile appearance on Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Flirts”; Boyd sees solo work as another part of her…

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Acclaimed Rock Drummer BRIAN TICHY: ‘Hired Guns Aren’t Rock Stars. I’m A Hired Gun.’

  • Brian Tichy says hired musicians are not automatically rock stars.
  • He has performed with several established artists.
  • Social media can shape perceptions of a musician’s career.

Rock drummer Brian Tichy says audiences can mistake musicians who tour or record with famous artists for rock stars themselves. He describes his role as a hired gun: he is paid to perform with established acts, while the headliners such as David Coverdale and Billy Idol are the…

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The classic rock band James Hetfield called the enemy of Metallica: “Posing up a storm”

  • Hetfield called Guns N’ Roses “part of the enemy”.
  • He objected to the band’s conduct, especially Axl Rose’s.
  • Metallica’s joint tour with them proved a learning experience.

James Hetfield said Guns N’ Roses were “part of the enemy” to Metallica, criticising Lars Ulrich for enthusiastically associating with the band. His objection was less about their music than their conduct, particularly Axl Rose’s treatment of others and his unpredictable behaviour onstage. The article contrasts Metallica’s tightly…

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Drake Says He ‘Probably’ Won’t Perform This Rihanna Collab at His Shows Anymore

  • Drake says “Take Care” is probably no longer part of his live shows.
  • The Rihanna collaboration reached No. 7 on the Hot 100.
  • He reportedly last performed it in 2017.

Drake says he will “probably” no longer perform “Take Care”, his collaboration with Rihanna, at his shows. He sang along to the song during a livestream, but suggested fans should not expect to hear it on his anticipated 2027 world tour. The track, from Drake’s 2011 album of…

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In 1980, a Bette Midler track was endlessly rejected, until it became number one

  • Midler’s support rescued “The Rose” from rejection.
  • McBroom wrote the song in about ten minutes.
  • The soundtrack single reached number three on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart.

Bette Midler’s recording of Amanda McBroom’s song “The Rose” became a major hit after years of rejection, helping establish a new adult contemporary sound in the early 1980s. Midler championed the ballad for the film soundtrack, despite the producers initially disliking it. McBroom wrote the song in about…

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Atmosphere Announce New Album Good Bye Make Party: Hear “Nostalgia”

  • Atmosphere have announced their next album, *Good Bye Make Party*.
  • “Nostalgia” is the first preview and reflects on memory and pain.
  • The 11-track album is listed for release on 15 January 2029.

Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere have announced their follow-up to last year’s *Jestures*, titled *Good Bye Make Party*, and released its first preview, “Nostalgia”. The song’s theme reflects on how memories can soften painful experiences, while holding on to hope for the future. Slug describes the album as exploring…

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Beloved English band Sade will skip this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Sade will miss Saturday’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
  • The band says the induction means a great deal to them.
  • They honoured late collaborator Mike Pela in their statement.

Sade have announced they will not attend this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, joining Oasis among the performers expected to be absent. The band said their absence does not diminish how much the recognition means to them. In a statement, Sade…

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“Sounded fresh and contemporary”: the 1969 album John Oates called “a true classic in every way”

  • John Oates said The Band’s 1969 album changed his life.
  • He praised its songs, mood, playing and singing.
  • The Brown Album helped shape his view of songwriting.

John Oates has named The Band’s 1969 self-titled second album as a record that changed his life, praising its songwriting, performances and blend of contemporary and old-fashioned sounds. His admiration highlights the album’s lasting influence and its example of how several songwriters can create a coherent work. Often…

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