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Deloyd Elze – “Drive Like I Never Been Hurt” (Ry Cooder Cover)
Los Angeles digital country singer-songwriter Deloyd Elze has released a cover of Ry Cooder’s “Drive Like I Never Been Hurt” as the additional track on an expanded edition of his EP Nellene. The release highlights Cooder’s continued influence on younger artists and fits Elze’s experimental country style, retaining the original’s distinctive mariachi-inspired brass. Elze, born…
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South Korean Copyright Agency Ends Ban on AI-Assisted Music, Launches Framework For Registration, Royalties
South Korea’s main music copyright collective, KOMCA, has ended its blanket ban on AI-assisted music and introduced rules allowing such works to be registered and receive royalties when humans retain a substantial, leading creative role. The change matters because it seeks to reflect widespread use of AI in music production while preserving copyright protection and…
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Lindsey Buckingham Gives Fans New Hope for Fleetwood Mac Reunion
Lindsey Buckingham has raised the prospect of a Fleetwood Mac reunion in 2027, when the band’s landmark album Rumours reaches its 50th anniversary. He did not confirm any performances, but said a forthcoming documentary had helped the group heal past tensions, making a reunion appear more plausible. Speaking at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event,…
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Elevator Boys Release Trailer for Debut Film ‘Back to the 90s’ (EXCLUSIVE)
German creator group and boy band the Elevator Boys have released a trailer for their debut feature film, “Back to the 90s”, ahead of its Prime Video premiere on 21 August. The German-language time-travel comedy follows the five friends as their planned musical breakthrough is threatened, before an elevator sends them back to 1995; it…
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The 2005 Weezer song nobody understands: “People took it the other way”
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has revealed he was surprised by how listeners interpreted “Beverly Hills”, the lead single from the band’s 2005 album Make Believe, in a recent interview with Vulture. Many fans assumed the chorus line “That’s where I want to be” was sarcastic, taking the song as a satire of celebrity culture, when…
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“Prog taught me to do whatever the hell you want – go in any direction you want”: 10 times Iron Maiden went shamelessly all-out prog
The article highlights ten Iron Maiden songs that it argues show the band embracing progressive rock ambition and experimentation. – It focuses on expansive songwriting, shifting structures and epic themes. – The selection presents prog influences as a lasting part of Iron Maiden’s sound. – It frames the band’s willingness to take musical risks as…
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4 Rolling Stones Songs Where Mick Jagger’s Falsetto Got a Workout
The article highlights four Rolling Stones songs in which Mick Jagger uses falsetto prominently: “Fool To Cry”, “Miss You”, “Emotional Rescue” and “Worried About You”. It argues that this higher vocal register is an important part of Jagger’s expressive style, helping him shape each song’s mood rather than relying on conventional technical perfection. “Fool To…
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Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter slams using AI to create music is “a way to bypass the creative process”
Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk has criticised the use of AI to write music, arguing that it prioritises finished results over the creative journey. He said AI can bypass the experimentation, intuition and spontaneity that he considers central to making original work. His comments add to wider artist opposition to AI music, including concerns about…
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BRENT FITZ, Drummer For TRIUMPH And SLASH, Gets Part Of Winnipeg Street Named After Him
Part of Bellavista Crescent in Winnipeg’s Crestview neighbourhood has been given the honorary name Brent Fitz Way in recognition of drummer Brent Fitz, whose career has included work with Slash, Triumph and several other rock artists. The honour reflects both his international musical career and his long-standing connection to Winnipeg, where he grew up and…
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Vietnamese Boy Band Uprize Wants to Take Over the World: ‘We Won’t Set Limits for Ourselves’
Vietnamese seven-member boy band Uprize, formed from finalists on the television talent competition “Show It All”, has launched with its debut album “Thăng” and ambitions to reach international audiences. The group matters as Vietnam’s first idol act built on the K-pop model, combining Korean industry expertise with an explicitly Vietnamese musical and cultural identity. Backed…