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The happiest song of all time, according to Tom Petty: “No piece of music can make you feel better”

  • Petty said “Here Comes the Sun” made him feel better than any other music.
  • He admired its optimism and emotional nuance.
  • Harrison was a close friend and mentor to Petty.

Tom Petty called George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” the most uplifting song he knew, saying no music could make him feel better. His praise reflects both the song’s optimism and the lasting personal bond between the two musicians. Petty described the track as happy with “a little…

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In 1970, Paul Simon released one of his greatest songs. Even he couldn’t explain where it came from

  • Simon said the song’s inspiration arrived suddenly.
  • Garfunkel helped shape its three-verse arrangement.
  • Its title was inspired by a gospel lyric.

Paul Simon said he could not explain where the inspiration for ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ came from, describing its arrival as sudden and startling. The song became one of Simon and Garfunkel’s best-known recordings, and its promise of comfort is central to its lasting impact. Simon wrote two…

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The first genre of music that Christine McVie connected with: “Never reached the pinnacle of his dreams”

  • Classical music was McVie’s earliest musical love.
  • Her father’s violin practice shaped her childhood.
  • She moved towards rock and roll as a teenager.

Christine McVie said her first musical love was classical music, shaped by growing up around her father’s violin playing. The revelation offers context for the melodic instincts she brought to Fleetwood Mac, whose creative identity was closely tied to her songwriting. In a 2017 interview, McVie recalled beginning…

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Bill MacKay & Michael Zerang Announce New Album Scarlet Hour: Hear “New Song”

  • MacKay and Zerang’s *Scarlet Hour* arrives on 29 January 2027.
  • The eight tracks draw on four folk traditions.
  • “New Song” is out with a Michael Vallera-directed video.

Bill MacKay and Michael Zerang have announced *Scarlet Hour*, an eight-track album due out on 29 January 2027. The Chicago musicians draw on Arabian, Turkish, Indian and Iberian folk music, and have released “New Song” as the lead single, accompanied by a video directed by Michael Vallera. Recorded…

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LISA of BLACKPINK to Release New Song ‘Leave With Me’ as ‘Always Lalisa’ Doc Heads to Streaming

  • *Always Lalisa* streams on 18 November.
  • “Leave With Me” arrives the same day.
  • The film follows LISA’s first year of solo work.

LISA of BLACKPINK will release her documentary, *Always Lalisa*, and its end-credits song, “Leave With Me”, on YouTube Premium and streaming services on 18 November. The film follows her first year concentrating on solo projects away from the group, documenting the pressures and changes involved in shaping her…

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MERIDIAN VEIL, Featuring Members Of THE AGONIST, CRYPTOPSY, SEVEN SPIRES And LEPROUS, Announces Debut Album ‘Forgotten Sun’

  • Meridian Veil will release *Forgotten Sun* on 22 January 2027.
  • The debut features members of four established metal bands.
  • Its concept follows an artificial intelligence with disastrous consequences.

Meridian Veil, a new progressive metal band featuring members of The Agonist, Cryptopsy, Seven Spires and Leprous, has announced its debut album, *Forgotten Sun*. The record is due on 22 January 2027 through Season of Mist, with “The Watcher” released as its lead single alongside a music video.…

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Carly Pearce to make film debut in story of singer Anne Wilson

  • Carly Pearce is making her film debut in *My Jesus*.
  • The film tells Anne Wilson’s story, based on her memoir.
  • Wilson’s “My Jesus” spent seven weeks atop Christian Airplay.

Carly Pearce will make her film debut in *My Jesus*, a music-driven coming-of-age film inspired by Christian singer Anne Wilson’s rise to fame. Pearce announced her involvement on Instagram, saying she was excited to help tell Wilson’s story; Wilson will also appear in the film. Aliza Kate Barlow…

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Ecco2k Sets New Album Echo

  • Ecco2k’s second solo album arrives on 12 November.
  • Echo has 12 tracks and no guest features.
  • The album follows a fictional wanderer searching for signals.

Ecco2k has announced Echo, his first solo album since 2019’s E, due out on Thursday, 12 November through his own label, 9th. The release marks a seven-year gap between solo albums and is built around a fictional wanderer searching for signals across varied landscapes. The 12-track album includes…

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Kristin Hersh Announces New EP Downers On Blackstone: Hear “Pass Christian”

  • Kristin Hersh has announced a five-song companion EP.
  • “Pass Christian” is available to hear now.
  • Downers On Blackstone is due on 4 December.

Kristin Hersh has announced Downers On Blackstone, a five-song companion EP to her solo album Sugar On Blackstone, released earlier this year. Drawn from the same recording sessions, the EP offers a slower, heavier counterpart built around stories from the same world. Hersh has released “Pass Christian” as…

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Elvis AI Voice Lawsuit, Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Take Me Home,’ BTS Song Case & More Top Music Law News

  • Elvis Presley Enterprises sued Suno over AI voice cloning.
  • The case focuses on likeness rights, not music used to train AI.
  • Other updates include settlements involving BTS and Dua Lipa.

Elvis Presley Enterprises has sued AI music company Suno, accusing it of commercially exploiting Presley’s identity by letting users clone his singing voice. The case matters because it centres on rights to a person’s likeness, including their voice, rather than the copyright claims that have shaped other music…

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