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McCartney and Starr set for rare Las Vegas reunion at VetsAid

  • McCartney and Starr will reunite at VetsAid in Las Vegas.
  • The festival is scheduled for 27 January 2027.
  • Net proceeds will support veteran-related charities.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to reunite for a one-off performance at Joe Walsh’s VetsAid festival in Las Vegas on 27 January 2027. The appearance brings the two surviving Beatles together on stage and is part of an event raising money for veterans’ causes. The festival…

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy and 2027 North American Tour

  • *Entropy* arrives on 4 December.
  • “Rogue Wave” previews the faster, brighter album.
  • Two North American tour legs are set for 2027.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced *Entropy*, a new techno album and companion to *Alien Metal*, alongside two North American tour legs in 2027. The release adds to the Australian band’s synth-driven work, with the first preview track, “Rogue Wave”, presenting a brighter, more upbeat sound.…

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Rick Wakeman Announces Vinyl Christmas Release Featuring William Shatner

  • Rick Wakeman’s Christmas vinyl features William Shatner.
  • Each colour edition is limited to 85 copies.
  • Wakeman’s UK tour is due to begin in February 2027.

Rick Wakeman has announced *Silent Night*, a four-song Christmas vinyl release featuring William Shatner on vocals. The limited edition pairs the former Yes keyboardist’s performances of seasonal classics with Shatner’s contribution to “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The record will be available in red and silver editions, each…

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy: Hear “Rogue Wave”

  • King Gizzard announced *Entropy*, due 4 December.
  • “Rogue Wave” is the album’s lead single.
  • The eight-track record grew from *Alien Metal* sessions.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced *Entropy*, a new album due on 4 December, and released its lead single, “Rogue Wave”. The record extends the band’s recent exploration of modular synthesizers and is a companion to *Alien Metal*, offering a further look at the sound developed…

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See Bruce Springsteen Finally Play Western Stars Songs in Public

  • Springsteen played two *Western Stars* songs in public for the first time.
  • The performance was at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York.
  • The benefit has raised $123 million for veterans and their families.

Bruce Springsteen performed songs from his 2019 album *Western Stars* at a public concert for the first time, playing “Hello Sunshine” and “Moonlight Motel” at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York. The appearance brought songs he had previously reserved for private or specially recorded performances…

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Grace Potter Announces 2027 US Tour

  • Grace Potter has announced a 48-show US tour for winter 2027.
  • The tour supports her sixth solo album, *Trespasser*.
  • She will donate $1 per ticket to a Vermont arts foundation.

Grace Potter and her band The Trespassers have announced a 48-show US tour for winter 2027, supporting Potter’s new album, *Trespasser*. The run begins in her home state of Vermont and ends in Seattle, with Pokey LaFarge and Langhorne Slim providing support on the tour. The tour opens…

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Vevo unveils 2027 DSCVR Artists to Watch list, names Sienna Spiro DSCVR Artist of the Year

  • Vevo selected 18 acts for its 2027 Artists to Watch class.
  • Sienna Spiro was named DSCVR Artist of the Year.
  • More than 600 submissions were considered.

Vevo has selected 18 emerging acts for its 2027 DSCVR Artists to Watch programme, which highlights musicians the company believes could reach a mainstream audience. It has also named British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, who featured in the 2026 class, as its DSCVR Artist of the Year. Each artist…

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5 Classic Country Songs That Transport You to a Different Place

  • Five country songs create vivid settings and stories.
  • Their narratives span heartbreak, showdowns and prison.
  • Strong details and twists draw listeners into each song.

The article highlights five classic country songs praised for making listeners feel immersed in their settings and stories. It argues that vivid scenes, memorable characters and narrative twists help the songs transport people to other places and times. The songs are Marty Robbins’ “Big Iron”, Patsy Cline’s “Three…

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In 1969, The Beatles copied a Fleetwood Mac instrumental. In 2026, both songs have become very different classics

  • ‘Albatross’ inspired the guitar sound in ‘The Sun King’.
  • Harrison said the Beatles began by imitating Fleetwood Mac.
  • The two tracks evolved into distinct classics.

George Harrison said Fleetwood Mac’s 1968 instrumental ‘Albatross’ inspired the guitar sound at the start of The Beatles’ ‘The Sun King’, recorded in 1969. The connection shows how the band, despite their influence on other musicians, also drew ideas from contemporary artists. Harrison recalled that the group began…

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Stop the Sliming! Ashe to Perform Her ‘Wedding’ Hit at 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards

  • Ashe will perform “Stop the Wedding!” at the awards.
  • Sofi Tukker will also take the stage.
  • Chris Pratt is this year’s King of Comedy recipient.

Ashe will perform her song “Stop the Wedding!” at the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards, alongside dance duo Sofi Tukker. The announcement adds two musical acts to the live show, where Ashe’s song has reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted by Alex Warren, the awards will…

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