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.
A new PC mod called *Annals of Duchy* adds an unofficial, lore-friendly expansion to Geralt of Rivia’s story in Toussaint, the setting of *The Witcher 3*’s *Blood and Wine* add-on. It gives players more time with Geralt while the franchise prepares to shift its focus towards Ciri in…
An obscure breakbeat single, ‘Choose Your Weapon’ by Scaramange Silk, sold for almost £30,000 in 2021, surprising collectors and the artist himself. The unexplained price has fuelled speculation about what made the record valuable and who bought it. Only 20 promotional copies were pressed, and the release combined…
Roy Scheider chose to reprise Police Chief Martin Brody in *Jaws 2* rather than star in *The Deer Hunter*, which later won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. His decision meant the film needed a new lead, and Robert De Niro took the role of Michael Vronsky. The…
Brenda Song says she felt overworked and underpaid while starring in the Disney Channel sitcom “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”, though she also credits Disney with giving her a platform. Her comments highlight concerns about the working conditions and residual payments associated with a popular show.…
▶A US watchdog is suing for deportation records, while a Rwandan genocide suspect has been deported to Rwanda. Elvis Presley’s rightsholders and Eminem song co-publishers have sued AI music firm Suno; Regal plans special Heated Rivalry screenings.
Anne Shelton, the English singer whose broadcasts and performances lifted British soldiers’ spirits during the Second World War, was born in Dulwich on 10 November 1923. Her wartime work made her an enduring voice of comfort for service personnel, while a later chart-topping hit extended her success beyond…
Hannah Wicklund has released *War On Women; Calling All Good Men*, a bluesy, riff-heavy rock album made independently after years of difficult experiences in the music business. She says the record draws on those experiences and aims to empower women in music and beyond. Raised in Hilton Head,…
Dominican musician Chichí Peralta has received a Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his contribution to Latin music through decades of blending Caribbean rhythms with jazz, hip-hop and African and Brazilian influences. The honour arrives as he prepares to return with his first studio album in nearly…
Three country songs that reached the Top 40 in 1965 are highlighted as enduring hits: George Jones’ “Love Bug”, Loretta Lynn’s “The Home You’re Tearin’ Down” and Waylon Jennings’ “Stop The World (And Let Me Off)”. The article links their lasting recognition to their memorable themes and to…
Queen bassist John Deacon wrote ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, whose distinctive bassline helped turn the band towards a funkier, poppier sound. The article presents the song as an example of Queen’s collaborative spirit and argues that Deacon, despite being less prominent than Freddie Mercury, could shape the…