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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.

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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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Oasis Won’t Be Attending Rock and Roll of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Oasis will miss its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
  • Noel Gallagher is performing in London that evening.
  • The band’s full induction lineup includes former members.

Oasis will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where the band is due to be honoured on Saturday. Noel Gallagher is scheduled to perform in London that evening, while Liam Gallagher has not confirmed he would attend; their absence follows…

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Julia Jacklin Covers Hunters & Collectors For SiriusXMU

  • Julia Jacklin gives the 1984 song a spare, acoustic treatment.
  • The original was recorded by Australian band Hunters & Collectors.
  • Crowded House, Pearl Jam and Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder have also covered it.

Julia Jacklin has covered Hunters & Collectors’ 1984 song “Throw Your Arms Around Me” in a live-in-studio session for SiriusXMU. Her version recasts the Australian band’s rousing rock song as a slow, mostly acoustic ballad, showing how it can work in a very different musical setting. The song…

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What’s the Deal With Support Acts on Tours Today?

  • Major pop tours are increasingly going without opening acts.
  • Rising costs make support slots harder to budget.
  • Fast-growing artists may prefer to headline.

A growing number of major pop stars, including Ariana Grande, Rosalía and Lady Gaga, have toured without opening acts. Rising costs, fixed stage productions and fans’ limited time are making support slots harder to justify, while agents say new acts can gain prominence quickly and may prefer to…

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Billboard’s 2026 Top Business Managers Revealed

  • Billboard has revealed its 2026 class of top business managers.
  • Their work includes finances, tours, royalties and intellectual property.
  • AI copyright disputes and estate planning are pressing concerns.

Billboard has named its 2026 class of top music business managers, whose work spans financial planning, touring, royalty audits and music rights. Their role is especially significant as artists face complex estate matters and new disputes over how artificial intelligence companies use copyrighted material. The managers are nominated…

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4 Rock Songs From 1983 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time

  • Four 1983 rock songs still give the author chills.
  • The choices span Journey, Pat Benatar, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol.
  • The article links their impact to powerful vocals and emotion.

The article highlights four 1983 rock songs that its author says still provoke a strong emotional response. It argues that each has a distinctive musical or vocal quality that helps explain its lasting impact. The selections are Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”, praised for its cinematic synthesizers and…

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On Music He Has Written For Next W.A.S.P. Album: ‘There’s Parts Of It That Are Absolutely Breathtaking, And There’s Parts Of It That Are Crap’

  • Lawless says some new W.A.S.P. material is impressive, but some falls short.
  • The band’s follow-up to 2015’s *Golgotha* remains unfinished.
  • He says new music must stand up to the band’s early albums.

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless says the band has been working on new music, but he has not decided whether the material is strong enough to release. After back surgeries gave him time to revisit earlier recordings, he found some sections “absolutely breathtaking” and others “crap”. He says a…

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System Error: Humanity

  • Walls of Jericho release their first album since 2016.
  • The 15 songs trace struggle, perseverance and consequence.
  • The review praises its energy but notes a softened mix and familiar ideas.

Walls of Jericho have returned with *System Error: Humanity*, their first album since 2016. The 15-song release channels the Detroit band’s metallic hardcore into songs about defiance and self-actualisation, reaffirming their commitment to their sound while showing they still have something to say. The review describes a sequence…

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Stevie Wonder leaves £1,000 tip in Stalybridge restaurant following Manchester concert

  • Stevie Wonder left a £1,000 tip at a Stalybridge cafe.
  • He visited after a sold-out Manchester concert.
  • His UK tour was due to finish in Glasgow.

Stevie Wonder left a £1,000 tip at Cafe Continental in Stalybridge after performing a sold-out concert in Manchester, surprising the restaurant’s staff. The visit drew attention to a local business and came as Wonder’s UK tour, celebrating 50 years of *Songs in the Key of Life*, approaches its…

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Kanye West Breaks His Own Record for Biggest Rap Concert in U.S. History — Again — With 83,132 Fans

  • Ye drew 83,132 fans in Dallas.
  • The show reportedly grossed over $18 million.
  • It was his third attendance record this year.

Ye’s Saturday concert at AT&T Stadium in Dallas drew 83,132 fans, setting a new record for the most-attended hip-hop concert in US history. It also ranked as the fifth-highest-grossing concert in the country, with reported revenue of more than $18 million in one night. This was the third…

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Supreme Announces Elliott Smith Collection

  • Supreme has announced an Elliott Smith collection.
  • It is due to drop on 12 November.
  • The range includes seven types of clothing.

Supreme has announced a fall 2026 clothing collection featuring the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, with permission from his estate. The release adds Smith to the streetwear brand’s past collaborations with musicians and is scheduled for 12 November. The collection comprises a work jacket, hoodie, thermal top, beanie and…

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