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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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Squid Share Live Album ‘CROWDS’

  • Squid’s first live album, *CROWDS*, is out now on streaming.
  • It features songs from all three albums, especially *Cowards*.
  • Vinyl arrives on 4 December, ahead of a Barbican show.

Squid have released *CROWDS*, their first live album, drawing on recordings from the band’s 2025 tour for *Cowards*. It captures their energetic live performances and marks a new way for the Brighton group to share how their music has developed on stage. The album selects tracks from across…

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TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS Announces February/March 2027 European Tour

  • Tim “Ripper” Owens will play 30 European shows in 2027.
  • The tour covers 14 countries in February and March.
  • Three guest acts will appear on selected dates.

Former Judas Priest singer Tim “Ripper” Owens has announced a European tour running through February and March 2027. The 30-date run will span 14 countries and feature songs from across his heavy metal career, bringing his former band’s era and later work to audiences around Europe. Three acts…

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Trapt Make Enemies Out Of Local Openers In Florida

  • Local openers and Trapt disagree over a Florida show.
  • Dirty Crumbums said its set was cut to 17 minutes.
  • Trapt blamed a sound delay and criticised the openers.

Trapt and local opening bands gave conflicting accounts of a weekend show in Fort Pierce, Florida. The dispute drew attention after Dirty Crumbums said its set was shortened and members were removed from the venue, while Trapt said the changes followed sound problems and criticised the openers’ behaviour.…

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Disney Goes Country: Disneyland Reveals Lineup for Special Concert Series Celebrating the 60th CMA Awards

  • Disneyland is hosting free country concerts in Downtown Disney.
  • Franklin Wall opened the series on 2 November.
  • The CMA Awards air on ABC on 18 November.

Disneyland turned the Downtown Disney District into a month-long country music venue to celebrate the 60th CMA Awards. The free concert series gives visitors a chance to hear live acts outside the theme park, with seats available on a first-come basis. The shows began on 2 November with…

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Decades After the Go-Go’s Formed, Jane Wiedlin Finally Feels like a Role Model

  • Jane Wiedlin’s autobiography tells a broader story than her Go-Go’s career.
  • She writes candidly about mental health, relationships and sexuality.
  • Wiedlin hopes the book helps readers facing similar struggles.

Jane Wiedlin, best known as a member of the Go-Go’s, says she now feels ready to be a role model as she publishes her autobiography, *TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go*. The book looks beyond her musical career to explore her relationships, sexuality, mental health and the experiences that…

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Drummer John Tempesta Parts Ways with The Cult After 20 Years

  • John Tempesta has left The Cult after 20 years.
  • He recorded three albums with the band.
  • The Cult have not named a new drummer.

Drummer John Tempesta has parted ways with The Cult after 20 years, closing a long period in which he recorded and performed with the rock band. His departure comes ahead of The Cult’s planned return to touring in 2027, though the band has not announced who will replace…

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Disney and Adobe to develop bespoke generative AI models

  • Disney and Adobe will build AI models tailored to Disney properties.
  • The tools are intended to support creative work across Disney businesses.
  • Disney is reportedly targeting 20 per cent annual cost savings.

Disney and Adobe have announced a multiyear partnership to develop bespoke generative AI models based on Disney’s characters, settings and visual styles. The companies say the tools will be artist-led and designed to produce commercially safe, production-ready material, helping speed up creative work and support more projects. Adobe…

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Paul Anka, Stevie Wonder, Cher & More Kennedy Center Honorees Who Were Teenagers When They First Hit the Billboard Hot 100 (Full List)

  • Paul Anka was 15 when he first charted in 1957.
  • He is the 11th individual honoree to debut on the Hot 100 as a teenager.
  • Pete Townshend and Verdine White also charted young with their bands.

Paul Anka, announced as a 2026 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, was 15 when “Diana” first reached Billboard’s pop chart in 1957. He is the 11th individual honoree whose first Hot 100 entry came during their teenage years, highlighting how early some celebrated performers began their careers. The article…

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Mariah Carey Announces ‘Firefly’ Festival Shows For Summer 2027

  • Mariah Carey announced eight European festival shows for summer 2027.
  • Four performances are scheduled in the UK.
  • Tickets go on sale on 13 November at 9am local time.

Mariah Carey has announced eight headlining festival performances in Europe for summer 2027, including four dates in the UK. The shows span six countries and give fans across Europe a chance to see her perform live. The run begins in Sønderborg, Denmark, on 24 June, then visits Exeter,…

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Journalist finds common ground with music industry chief on AI copyright challenges

  • RIAA and journalists share concerns about AI training on creative work.
  • The interview explores deepfakes, copyright and potential AI labelling.
  • Spotify and YouTube may shape whether detection systems work.

The interview revisits the RIAA’s role in the Napster era and explores how the music industry is responding to artificial intelligence. Journalist Nilay Patel and RIAA chief Mitch Glazier find common ground over concerns that AI companies use creative work without permission and fill online feeds with low-quality…

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