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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.

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The most “brutally honest” musician Stevie Nicks ever worked with taught her a lot: “There’s not a fake bone in his body”

  • Tom Petty gave Stevie Nicks frank advice during *Bella Donna*.
  • He and Jimmy Iovine offered her “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”.
  • Nicks valued Petty’s honesty and lasting friendship.

Stevie Nicks said Tom Petty’s candid advice helped her while making her first solo album, *Bella Donna*. Their story shows how honest feedback from a trusted collaborator can help an artist make difficult choices and stay confident in their own abilities. Nicks met Petty through producer Jimmy Iovine,…

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Bassvictim, Chxrry, Boys Noize, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

  • Pitchfork shared 12 staff-picked tracks in its 9 November playlist.
  • Bassvictim, Chxrry and Boys Noize are among the featured artists.
  • The playlist is available on Apple Music and Spotify.

Pitchfork’s 9 November 2026 Selects playlist brings together new music its staff have been listening to and recommending to one another. The weekly feature is intended as a varied set of tracks that writers would be happy to share with a friend. This edition includes 12 selections, among…

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Fall Out Boy announce mammoth Twilight Of The Punks world stadium tour

  • Fall Out Boy announced a four-month world stadium tour.
  • The UK leg includes London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • New single “Aces” is out alongside the tour news.

Fall Out Boy have announced the four-month Twilight Of The Punks tour, taking in arenas and stadiums across Europe and North America. The scale of the run, which includes a 65,000-capacity London stadium show, marks a major live outing for the band. The tour starts in Prague on…

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A saxophone, a bottle and a man in the street: How Carlos Santana found his own voice

  • “Samba Pa Ti” helped Santana recognise his own musical voice.
  • He said its melody came to him while watching a man in New York.
  • The 1974 single reached number 27 in the UK.

Carlos Santana said he found his musical identity in “Samba Pa Ti”, after hearing his earlier recordings and feeling they reflected the guitarists who had influenced him more than his own voice. The instrumental’s expressive, singing guitar melody helped him communicate feelings he struggled to put into words,…

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Led Zeppelin’s “greatest guitar solo ever recorded”, according to Geddy Lee

  • Lee puts two iconic solos in contention for the greatest ever.
  • Page improvised much of the “Stairway to Heaven” solo.
  • Lee credits John Paul Jones with holding Zeppelin’s sound together.

Geddy Lee says Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” solo and Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” solo vie for the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. His praise reflects the lasting impact of Jimmy Page’s playing and the way both solos combine technical skill with emotion. Lee also praised John Paul…

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Pink Becomes First Solo Female Pop Artist to Headline the Sphere

  • Pink will headline the Sphere in her first residency.
  • The eight shows begin in September 2027.
  • Vibee package presales start on 11 November.

Pink has announced her first residency, at Las Vegas’s Sphere, making her the first solo female pop artist to headline the venue. The eight-show run begins on 29 September 2027 and continues through October, giving the singer a dedicated venue for a series of performances. Concert and hotel…

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In 1971, a Communist-leaning director “had a prejudice against” working with John Wayne, unaware they didn’t have a choice

  • Rydell initially opposed casting Wayne in *The Cowboys*.
  • Warner Bros had already selected Wayne for the lead.
  • They agreed to keep political disputes out of filming.

In 1971, director Mark Rydell was reluctant to work with John Wayne on the western *The Cowboys*, because of Wayne’s conservative politics and his role in Hollywood’s anti-communist blacklist. Warner Bros had already chosen Wayne, however, so Rydell had to set aside his objections; the pair ultimately worked…

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Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Nov. 14, 2026 | Billboard News

  • “Choosin’ Texas” holds No. 1 for a 27th week.
  • “Thriller” reaches a new peak at No. 2.
  • “Dracula” rises to No. 3 after Halloween.

Halloween boosts Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to No. 2 and “Dracula” to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated 14 November 2026. “Choosin’ Texas” remains at No. 1, extending its run at the top to 27 weeks. Olivia Rodrigo’s “Stupid Song” re-enters the top 10,…

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JOHN GALLAGHER Says Working With His Brother MARK In RAVEN Is ‘A Great Asset’: ‘We Don’t Fight Like Those Other Idiot GALLAGHER Brothers’ From OASIS

  • John Gallagher says he and brother Mark work well together in RAVEN.
  • The brothers share songwriting with drummer Mike Heller.
  • RAVEN postponed its 2025 European tour after John’s surgery.

RAVEN bassist and vocalist John Gallagher says working with his brother, guitarist Mark, is a “great asset”, crediting their shared musical vision and complementary styles. He contrasted their relationship with Oasis brothers Noel and Liam, saying they do not fight and that he could not imagine playing with…

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Hear Bob Dylan Play ‘Love and Theft’ Classic ‘Sugar Baby’ for First Time Since 2012

  • Dylan revived “Sugar Baby” in Bologna for the first time since 2012.
  • The tour features covers, new arrangements and long-absent songs.
  • Six guitarists have shared the stage with Dylan in recent months.

Bob Dylan played “Sugar Baby” in Bologna on Saturday for the first time since 2012, continuing a tour marked by unexpected set-list choices. The rare return of the “Love and Theft” song is part of a broader run of revivals and new arrangements that has kept his live…

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