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3 Songs From the 1980s That Never Need an Introduction
American Songwriter has published a short feature highlighting three songs from the 1980s so instantly recognisable that they require no introduction from a DJ or presenter. The piece celebrates enduring pop and rock hits whose opening notes alone are enough to captivate a crowd, underscoring their lasting cultural impact decades after release. The article focuses…
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Synthwave Trio Gunship Releases Hypnotic Video for Their Cover of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Gunship is back with a spooky new music video. The trio’s video is for their cover of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Time After Time,” which is featured on the soundtrack of Corin Hardy’s recent horror film “Whistle.” Hardy also directs the music video, which consists of previously unseen footage from the film. “Working with Corin is…
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Barefoot bandit swipes Taylor Swift cardboard cutout from award-winning ice cream shop
An award-winning Mister Softee ice cream parlour in Southern California has appealed to the public for help after a barefoot man was caught on surveillance camera stealing a life-size Taylor Swift cardboard cutout from the shop. Footage shows the man casually walking in, picking up the standee and carrying it straight out of the front…
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Caribbean Music Awards Makes Historic Move to Trinidad & Tobago for 2026 Ceremony — Here’s When They’re Happening
The Caribbean Music Awards will relocate from Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre to Trinidad and Tobago for its fourth annual ceremony, marking a symbolic homecoming for the event after three years based in one of the world’s largest Caribbean diaspora communities. Organiser Caribbean Elite Group announced the move on 28 July, expanding what was previously a single-night…
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St. Vincent Gets Her Phil: Annie Clark on Reimagining Her Catalog for a Full Orchestral Tour, Climaxing at the Hollywood Bowl
St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is bringing full orchestral arrangements of her back catalogue to a short US tour, culminating with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on 2 August. The move follows her appearance at the BBC Proms, which was recorded and released as the live album “Live in London!”, and marks the first time…
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3 Acoustic Songs From the 1990s With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later
This American Songwriter feature revisits three acoustic songs from the 1990s that the outlet argues have retained their emotional and melodic power decades on. It highlights a stylistic shift by artists otherwise known for louder, electric sounds, showing how a stripped-back approach could produce some of their most enduring work. The list includes Green Day’s…
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Music Companies Demand More Scrutiny of AI-Generated Tracks Before Chart Debuts
A coalition of major record labels and music companies, including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music, has proposed new guidelines to restrict which AI-generated tracks can qualify for official music charts. The proposal, announced on Wednesday, calls for chart eligibility to be limited to songs that are “substantially human made,” aiming to…
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Ariana Grande Says ‘Petal’ Showcases a Side of Her You’ve Never Seen Before: ‘Unfiltered Rage’
Ariana Grande has revealed that her upcoming album, Petal, was written from a place of “unfiltered rage,” marking a notably different creative approach for the pop star. In a new Apple Music clip released ahead of a longer interview airing on the platform, Grande said the record taps into emotions she has usually been too…