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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.

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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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Disney’s ‘Lilo & Scratch’: Haim Mazar and Grace Fisher Set to Score New Animated Short (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Mazar and Fisher are scoring Disney’s “Lilo & Scratch”.
  • The score blends Hawaiian musicians with a 70-piece orchestra.
  • The project marks a milestone in Fisher’s composing career.

Haim Mazar and Grace Fisher will compose the score for Disney’s animated short “Lilo & Scratch”, which is due to screen before “Hexed”. The story pairs Stitch with Scratch, a mischievous cat introduced by Lilo, and follows the chaos that unfolds when Stitch is left in charge. The…

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Expand Your Palate With These 3 Legendary Psychedelic Rock Songs

  • Three tracks offer an introduction to 1960s psychedelic rock.
  • The Beatles, The Byrds and Pink Floyd are featured.
  • The songs combine spiritual themes, folk-rock and surreal pop.

The article recommends three songs as an introduction to psychedelic rock, arguing that they capture the sound of the 1960s and helped shape rock music. It presents them as influential examples of how artists explored new sounds and ideas during the era. The selections are The Beatles’ “Tomorrow…

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The five greatest prog songs from before the invention of prog

  • Prog’s modern identity took shape retrospectively.
  • Joe Meek’s electronic experiments anticipated the genre.
  • Sun Ra brought cosmic jazz into the mix.

The article argues that progressive rock was defined retrospectively: in the late 1960s, “prog” could describe music that seemed less commercial and more album-focused, while the genre’s modern identity is commonly traced to landmark 1969 albums. It looks back to 1968 for songs that anticipated prog’s experimentation, setting…

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Cerys Matthews pays tribute to her family as she receives OBE

  • Cerys Matthews received an OBE for services to music.
  • She dedicated the honour to her family and women’s freedoms.
  • Techno DJ Carl Cox also received an OBE.

Cerys Matthews has received an OBE for services to music, accepting the honour from the Prince of Wales and paying tribute to her family. The singer and presenter said it recognised both her own career and the greater freedoms that have allowed women to pursue music. Matthews, 57,…

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Hear Levity & Tape B’s Full Bass Bomb b2b From North Coast 2026

  • Levity and Tape B’s full North Coast set is available.
  • The 90-minute performance features samples from Cherish, Eminem and ABBA.
  • The duo toured together for 12 dates over the summer.

Levity and Tape B have released the complete 90-minute recording of their joint set at North Coast 2026, where they performed together as LeviTape. The collaboration brought two prominent dubstep acts together and was a highlight of the Chicago-area festival. The set mixes hard, glitchy bass music with…

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Dua Lipa Settles ‘Levitating’ Lawsuit With Talk Box Musician

  • Dua Lipa and Bosko Kante settled their dispute over “Levitating”.
  • The case was dismissed permanently, but settlement terms remain private.
  • Kante said his agreement did not cover later remixes.

Dua Lipa and producer Bosko Kante have settled his copyright and contract lawsuit over “Levitating”. The case was dismissed with prejudice, so it cannot be brought again, but the terms were not disclosed and it remains unclear whether the settlement includes payment or a songwriting credit. Kante said…

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Nicole Kidman’s makeup artist shared her hack for the ‘perfect amount of radiance’

  • Gucci Westman applied highlighter beneath Kidman’s foundation.
  • She focused it above the cheekbones for a soft glow.
  • The look took inspiration from Kidman’s Chanel dress.

Nicole Kidman’s makeup artist, Gucci Westman, used Clé de Peau Beauté highlighter beneath foundation for the actress’s look at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala. Applying it only above the cheekbones was intended to give her skin a subtle, natural-looking radiance. Westman said Kidman’s ballet-inspired Chanel dress, drawn from…

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Whitney Announce 2027 Light Upon the Lake 10th Anniversary Tour

  • Whitney will play *Light Upon the Lake* in full on tour.
  • The North American dates run from 14 May to 27 June 2027.
  • Tyler Ballgame will support throughout the tour.

Whitney will mark the tenth anniversary of their 2016 debut, *Light Upon the Lake*, with a North American tour in 2027. They plan to play the album in full at each show, alongside favourites from their other releases. The tour begins at Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake…

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Lanterns On The Lake Announce New Album ‘There’s A Bird In My Ribcage’

  • New album arrives on 19 March.
  • It is the band’s first release on Dust & Matter.
  • A UK tour is planned for spring 2027.

Lanterns on the Lake will release their new album, *There’s A Bird In My Ribcage*, on 19 March, marking their first release through their own label, Dust & Matter. The Mercury-nominated band say the record is about resisting numbness and was largely recorded live in a church hall…

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In 1963, David Crosby was an aspiring musician. But one song made him want to quit music: “I can’t do that”

  • “In My Room” nearly made David Crosby quit music.
  • Crosby felt he could not match Brian Wilson’s songwriting.
  • The song grew from childhood harmonies with Wilson’s brothers.

David Crosby said Brian Wilson’s 1963 Beach Boys song “In My Room” made him consider giving up music, because he felt he could never match its songwriting. The story shows how Wilson’s work could shape and unsettle fellow musicians, including Crosby just as he was beginning to record…

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