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.
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.
Sony Music Publishing set a new record in the third quarter, becoming the first publisher to exceed 40% market share on Billboard’s Hot 100 rankings. Its 42.86% share extended its lead over rivals and kept Sony at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay…
Predictions for the 2027 Grammy Awards suggest Ella Langley could be nominated in four major categories, including album of the year, after a rule change expanded eligibility for best new artist. The nominations are due to be announced on 16 November, and a four-category showing would make Langley…
A newly restored concert film captures George Michael’s 1988 “Faith” tour shows in Paris, footage once thought to be lost. A screening at IMAX’s Los Angeles headquarters brought together entertainment executives and people who had attended or documented the original concerts, ahead of the film’s domestic release. The…
Azerbaijani-born, Los Angeles-based artist Sabina Beyli has released ‘Everytime’, a hard rock and alternative pop song about romantic discontent and emotional dependence. It describes a relationship in which intimacy becomes a form of control, and attempts to grow closer deepen the distance; the song matters as Beyli’s account…
Andy Curran says he paused his work with Canadian rock band Coney Hatch because the project had stopped being enjoyable and he wanted to pursue solo music. He also addressed a dispute over Carl Dixon promoting European shows as “Carl Dixon’s Coney Hatch”, saying audiences should know Curran…
Rockstar Games has announced GTA 6: The Festival, a one-off live music event planned to celebrate the game’s launch. Presented partly in partnership with PlayStation, it will take place in Miami, a city that helped inspire the game’s fictional Vice City setting. The event is scheduled for 21…
Justin Timberlake appeared publicly with his sons at a Denver fashion show, where he walked the runway with his niece, Zaya Biel. The appearance supported the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and highlighted the event’s work to help people with Down syndrome reach their potential. The 19th annual Be…
Dashboard Confessional will mark the 25th anniversary of their MTV Unplugged performance with a 15-date North American tour in 2027. The shows will revisit the acoustic performance with the band arrangements, bringing a pivotal moment in the group’s history to larger venues. The tour runs from 12 March…
Tenpole Tudor’s “Swords of a Thousand Men” grew from a rough musical idea Eddie Tudor developed while touring, with lyrics completed later in London. The 1981 song turned medieval imagery into a theatrical, chant-filled pop hit, helping make knights and history part of the band’s identity. The track…
Drake’s “Jimmy Cooks”, featuring 21 Savage, became a US number one after appearing on his 2022 album *Honestly, Nevermind*. The article argues that the track’s success sits in contrast with the album’s attempt to move Drake towards dance music, which the writer found lifeless and creatively unconvincing. The…