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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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The three artists Bob Seger fused to create his musical style: “Rhythmic, deep and fiery”

  • Seger cited James Brown, Bob Dylan and Little Richard as key influences.
  • He sought Brown’s rhythm, Dylan’s depth and Little Richard’s fire.
  • Sam Cooke’s groove helped inspire “Heartache Tonight”.

Bob Seger said he shaped his musical style around three artists: James Brown’s rhythmic drive, Bob Dylan’s lyrical depth and Little Richard’s fiery energy. The combination helps explain the qualities he aimed for as a songwriter and performer, even if listeners may debate how fully he achieved them.…

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Celine Dion Shares Metallica Backstage Photos After Rocking Out at Sphere: ‘Loved the Show’

  • Celine Dion watched Metallica at the Sphere with Jack Black.
  • She shared backstage photos with the band and her sons.
  • The appearance follows her return to live performances in Paris.

Celine Dion returned to Metallica’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas on 7 November, enjoying the concert alongside Jack Black and rocking out to “Enter Sandman”. After the show, she met the band backstage and shared photos of the encounter, including pictures with her sons. Dion thanked James Hetfield,…

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4 Classic Country Songs From the 90s That Have a Knack for Putting Love Into Words

  • Four 1990s country songs capture love in distinct ways.
  • The selections span devotion, soulmates, heartbreak and reconciliation.
  • Alan Jackson’s song describes love as an emotional whirlwind.

The article highlights four 1990s country songs that express different shades of love, from joyful devotion to heartbreak and hope for reconciliation. It presents them as examples of how country songwriters turn complicated feelings into memorable lyrics. The songs are John Michael Montgomery’s “I Love the Way You…

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Van Halen made their first demo in 1976. In 2011, they finally finished the songs

  • Van Halen revisited songs from their 1976 demos for a 2011 album.
  • Three early tracks helped spark *A Different Kind of Truth*.
  • The reunion brought old material to fans, with mixed results.

Van Halen’s 1976 demo sessions with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons captured early versions of ideas that would later feed into the band’s music, but the tapes went unused for decades. In 2011, with David Lee Roth back in the group, the band revisited several of those songs for…

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The Edge Wrote An Elf Sequel That Wasn’t Made For Some Reason

  • The Edge reportedly wrote a sequel to *Elf*.
  • Producer Shauna Robertson was approached about it.
  • The completed script was never made into a film.

Andy Richter has revealed that U2 guitarist the Edge reportedly wrote a sequel to the 2003 Christmas film *Elf*. The unexpected detail has renewed curiosity about a follow-up to a film widely regarded as a holiday classic, though the sequel was never made. Richter, who had a small…

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In 2007, Bruce Springsteen was growing disillusioned. Four words from a folk icon set him back on track

  • Pete Seeger’s question renewed Springsteen’s focus on songwriting.
  • Springsteen returned to the E Street Band for *Magic*.
  • His approach blended pop feeling with folk purpose.

Bruce Springsteen said Pete Seeger’s question about what a song is for helped renew his enthusiasm for making music in 2007. The prompt encouraged Springsteen to value both the feeling of pop music and the purpose and substance associated with folk, a balance the article presents as central…

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NICKELBACK’s MIKE KROEGER: ‘To Get Too Emotionally Involved In Politics Is A Real Fool’s Errand. There’s No Benefit To It.’

  • Mike Kroeger urged people not to become emotionally consumed by politics.
  • He said Canada and the US would get through their current tensions.
  • He emphasised respecting disagreement and accepting election outcomes.

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger said people should vote according to their conscience, accept the result and hope elected leaders help their countries thrive. Speaking about tensions between Canada and the United States, he described the two neighbours as going through a difficult period that he expects will pass.…

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In 1996, Stevie Nicks made a song she knew no one would hear. 18 years later, she wanted to give it a second chance

  • Nicks thought the film soundtrack obscured her song.
  • She recorded it with Lindsey Buckingham for *Twister* in 1996.
  • She later reworked it for a 2014 album.

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham recorded a song for the 1996 film *Twister*, but Nicks later felt it was largely lost amid the film’s action. She believed soundtrack songs often received little attention, despite the film’s wide audience, and wanted to give the track another chance. The song…

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Elvis and Eminem rights holders are suing Suno

  • Elvis rights holders and an Eminem publisher are suing Suno.
  • The Presley case alleges a breach of Tennessee’s ELVIS Act.
  • Suno says it screens prompts and uploads to prevent misuse.

Rights holders of Elvis Presley’s music and the publisher of some of Eminem’s biggest records are suing AI music company Suno, alleging it generates music and lyrics that imitate the artists without permission. The cases raise questions about how AI music services may use artists’ identities and work,…

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Kurt Vile Brings Out Ethan Buckler For A King Kong Song In Louisville

  • Ethan Buckler joined Kurt Vile in Louisville for a King Kong song.
  • The performance brought “Old Man On The Bridge” back to the stage.
  • Buckler also contributed vocals to Vile’s latest album.

Kurt Vile brought out Ethan Buckler, a Louisville musician known for Slint and King Kong, to perform King Kong’s “Old Man On The Bridge” during Vile’s show at Headliners on Friday, 6 November. The hometown performance gave the song a celebratory moment after it had previously been mocked…

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