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.
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.
The article presents a selection of 40 emerging artists who have made a major leap over the past year, highlighting musicians whose recent work has caught the writers’ attention. It is intended to introduce readers to developing acts and point them towards music to explore. The artists are…
The writer argues that BioWare might have had a steadier future by expanding its established Dragon Age and Mass Effect games, rather than pursuing large, troubled new projects. The question has renewed relevance following the reported closure of BioWare, job losses and cancellation of Mass Effect 5, while…
Bryan Cranston said he fell asleep more than once while researching astronaut Buzz Aldrin for the 1998 HBO miniseries *From the Earth to the Moon*. Preparing to portray a real person, he felt the responsibility of getting the character right, and the experience highlighted how much actors rely…
Brian May praised Jeff Beck’s guitar playing, saying that hearing Beck’s “Where Were You” from 1989’s *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop* revealed music of extraordinary beauty. His admiration matters because May is himself a celebrated guitarist, and he described Beck as a rare musician whose sound could reach listeners…
Bella Kay has emerged as a breakout artist after her song “iloveitiloveitiloveit” took off on TikTok and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview, she discusses the song’s rise, her debut album and the influences behind her music. The track has amassed more than…
The 60th annual CMA Awards has added Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Halestorm and several other performers to its line-up. The event, scheduled for 18 November in Nashville, will celebrate Brooks & Dunn, recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson lifetime achievement award. Mumford & Sons will make…
Talent agency THE•TEAM has formed its first public-facing board of directors after the sale of the company to Providence Equity Partners was finalised in October. The board brings company leadership and Providence representatives together to guide the business following its change in ownership. The board includes CEO Michael…
Spotify is giving Premium subscribers more control over its AI DJ with selectable voices and an option to reduce spoken commentary. The changes let listeners adapt the radio-style experience to their tastes and occasions, including listening sessions where they prefer uninterrupted music. Spotify is rolling out seven English-language…
Elvis Presley’s rightsholders and Eight Mile Style, a co-publisher of Eminem songs, have filed separate lawsuits accusing AI music generator Suno of copyright infringement and unauthorised use of artists’ voices and likenesses. The cases raise questions about how AI music tools use recordings and imitate performers, and what…
Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records and released “Vinegar”, their first single for the major label. The Chicago indie-pop trio’s song turns the frustrations of corporate life into an anthemic, fuzzy pop track, reflecting on feeling reduced to a number in someone else’s spreadsheet. The band built…