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Google’s Flow Music adds song generation, editing and stem splitting to Spaces, its ‘vibe coding’ tool
Google has upgraded Spaces, the “vibe coding” tool within its Flow Music platform, adding the ability to generate and edit full songs, split recordings into stems, and create images, lyrics and videos directly within the tool. The update, announced on X on 24 July, marks Spaces’ evolution from a system for building custom instruments and…
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Matt Reeves confirms a key collaborator will return for The Batman 2
Matt Reeves has confirmed that composer Michael Giacchino will return to score The Batman Part II. His involvement maintains creative continuity with the 2022 film, whose music became a prominent part of its darker interpretation of the character. Reeves confirmed the news in a social-media post marking the first film’s anniversary, sharing an image of…
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Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante defends ejecting “old drunk man punching people in the head” from gig after online criticism
Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante has defended her decision to halt a gig in Phoenix, Arizona, and have a fan ejected after he was seen punching other audience members, following online criticism suggesting she had thrown someone out simply for moshing. LaPlante said drummer Zev Rose spotted the man hitting people who were facing the stage…
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Musician Glen Hansard dies aged 56 after Dublin motorcycle crash
Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin, prompting tributes from across the music and film world, including Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler and Warren Ellis. The single-vehicle collision took place in Lucan, west Dublin, shortly before 5am on 29 July 2026, the day his…
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Insomniac’s Spider-Man games shaped film after premiere spoiler slip
Reporting on the rollout of Spider-Man: Brand New Day confirmed that Insomniac Games’ popular Spider-Man video game series had a direct influence on the film’s creative direction, with star Tom Holland discussing how the games informed decisions made during production. The story gained additional attention after a premiere-night mishap, in which actor Steve Lacy inadvertently…
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The 1956 song that changed Elton John’s life and “the face of music” forever
Elton John has described Little Richard’s 1956 hit ‘Tutti Frutti’ as the record that transformed his life and helped change popular music. Hearing it as a child showed him the excitement and freedom of early rock ’n’ roll, inspiring his ambition to become a performer and influencing his musical direction. Released when John was still…
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4 of the All-Time Best Beer Drinking Songs From 1970s Country Icons
UNSPECIFIED – circa 1970 Photo of Tom T HALL (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) From Willie Nelson to Johnny Paycheck, these 1970s country songs about drinking beer pair perfectly with an ice-cold one. The post 4 of the All-Time Best Beer Drinking Songs From 1970s Country Icons appeared first on American Songwriter.
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The “frustrating” 1973 album Brian May can never listen to
Brian May has said he finds it frustrating to listen to Queen’s 1973 debut album, despite recognising its importance as the band’s first full statement. The guitarist reportedly feels the record does not fully capture the group’s live energy or the sound they wanted to achieve, reflecting the limitations and pressures surrounding its production. Released…
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Confirmed: Providence Equity taking full control of THE•TEAM, buying out founder Casey Wasserman
Providence Equity Partners is set to take full ownership of THE•TEAM (formerly Wasserman), buying out founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining stake. The private equity firm, already the sports, music and entertainment agency’s majority investor, confirmed on 28 July 2026 that it would make an additional investment to complete the buyout rather than bring in a new…
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Robyn And Zara Larsson Combine For ‘Talk To Me, Zara’
Robyn and Zara Larsson have released a collaborative track, “Talk To Me, Zara”, a reworking of the Robyn song “Talk To Me” from her recent album ‘Sexistential’. The release follows a live appearance by Larsson as a surprise guest during Robyn’s arena tour, marking a notable pairing of two generations of Swedish pop artists and…