Talk Fuse

    Topic: Music

    Music news, from stadium-filling icons to the artists shaping the charts this week, covering new releases, reissues and the interviews and anniversaries that put a record's story in context. It ranges across genres and eras, so a look back at how a soul classic or disco anthem came together sits alongside coverage of what's charting or making headlines right now.

    Beyond the music itself, this is where the people and decisions behind it get examined: why a band turned down a big break, how a songwriter settled on a lyric overnight, or what a veteran musician makes of the industry and the world today. There's also room for the wider culture around music, from touring and nightlife to the health and social benefits some readers get from it.

    Taken together, it's a mix of nostalgia and the present tense, useful for anyone who wants to understand not just what's playing now but the stories and decisions that shaped the music they already know.

    • See 12 Incarnations of Genesis Perform ‘The Carpet Crawlers’ Across Five Decades

      Rolling Stone traces the long live history of Genesis’s “The Carpet Crawlers” through 12 performances and recordings spanning five decades. Although it was not a hit on release, the song became a durable part of the band’s repertoire and a notable link between its different line-ups. – Originally released on Genesis’s 1975 concept album The…

    • Tame Impala Brings Out Jennie And Djo In Boston

      Tame Impala invited Jennie of Blackpink and Djo on stage during its second Boston show at TD Garden, marking the first live performance of the Jennie remix of “Dracula”. The appearance underlines the band’s growing pop crossover appeal, with the remix becoming a major international hit. “Dracula”, initially released last year, became Tame Impala’s first…

    • Watch: SCORPIONS Joined On Stage By Finnish Crossover Classical Concert Violinist LINDA LAMPENIUS

      Scorpions were joined by Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius during their 28 July concert at Helsinki’s Veikkaus Arena, where she performed on “Send Me An Angel” and “Wind Of Change”. The guest appearance paired the veteran German rock band with a prominent crossover classical musician and formed part of their continuing 60th-anniversary touring activity. Lampenius, also…

    • Dedicated followers of passion: the Kinks’ 40 greatest songs – ranked!

      The Guardian ranks the Kinks’ 40 greatest songs to coincide with a London exhibition about Ray and Dave Davies. The selection argues that the band’s lasting strength lay in combining hard rock, domestic observation, social satire and melancholy, while recognising occasional late-career highlights. – The lower end includes 1993’s “Scattered”, praised as a touching reflection…

    • Silksong’s new replacement is about to become the best action game of the year

      Chronoscript: The Endless End is an upcoming exploration-focused action-adventure from DeskWorks, in which players control an editor trapped inside an unfinished manuscript by its vampire author. A hands-on preview suggests it could stand out through its striking presentation and Metroidvania-style exploration, though the article’s enthusiasm is based on a short demo rather than a full…

    • Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo

      Spotify has launched an AI-powered Running Mode for Premium subscribers, allowing runners to create playlists tailored to their preferred tempo, musical tastes and workout goals. The feature is intended to make selecting suitable running music quicker, while offering optional spoken coaching prompts. Running Mode includes 25 preset playlists that can be adjusted by genre, duration,…

    • Ryan Bingham Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)

      Ryan Bingham has signed with WME for worldwide music representation, while Range Media Partners will continue to represent him in film and television. The move brings a prominent Americana musician and “Yellowstone” actor to the agency as he continues touring and releasing new music. Bingham’s career spans nearly 25 years, beginning with his 2002 debut…

    • Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users

      Spotify has introduced Running Mode, a personalised music feature for Premium subscribers in the United States using its iOS app. The move expands Spotify’s fitness offering and revives a similar tempo-based running feature that the company discontinued in 2018, reflecting continued demand for workout-focused playlists. Users can select from 25 workout and music presets or…

    • The 1968 song that provided Dave Davies’ greatest vocal performance: “It suits me”

      Dave Davies regarded ‘Strangers’, a song he wrote for The Kinks’ 1970 album *Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One*, as his greatest vocal performance, saying its tone suited him naturally. The song matters because it highlights Davies’ often-overlooked contribution as a singer and songwriter alongside his better-known role as the band’s lead guitarist.…

    • Lollapalooza 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the Four-Day Music Festival Live Online for Free

      Lollapalooza 2026 will be streamed live from Chicago across its four-day run, beginning on Thursday 30 July, allowing viewers unable to attend in person to watch performances remotely. The festival is notable for its extensive line-up and will be available through Disney+ and Hulu, although the article’s “free” option depends on taking a DirecTV free…