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Chris Stapleton on the Overlooked Album That Changed His Life

  • *Real Time* introduced Chris Stapleton to bluegrass and roots music.
  • He says the album changed his sense of what music could be.
  • His essay features in a book about influential overlooked albums.

Chris Stapleton says the 2000 album *Real Time*, by Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien, introduced him to bluegrass and roots music in his early twenties. The discovery broadened his sense of what music could be and became a lasting influence, despite his growing up in east Kentucky, where…

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Brixton rapper Cristale channels football and acting into debut mixtape

  • Cristale has released her first completed mixtape, *Clear Intentions*.
  • She moved from football and art studies into music and acting.
  • “Bong Bing” went viral and she earned a Mobo newcomer nomination.

Cristale, a Brixton-born rapper who has also played football, studied art and acted, has released her debut mixtape, *Clear Intentions*. At 25, she has nearly half a million monthly Spotify listeners and says finishing the project took three attempts; her varied path reflects her determination to pursue music…

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Willie Nelson crowns ‘On The Road Again’ as his favourite song: “A lot of fans think so, too”

  • Nelson says ‘On the Road Again’ is his favourite song.
  • He has performed it more than 1,100 times.
  • The song was written for the 1980 film Honeysuckle Rose.

Willie Nelson has named ‘On the Road Again’ his favourite song, saying its theme resonates with fans because they can relate to it. The 93-year-old made the remark while discussing his memoir, The Last Leaf, and says he has no plans to stop touring. Written for the 1980…

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U2: “You have to up your game when people step into the room like Fontaines D.C.”

  • U2 say ‘Carnaval de Luz’ is fuelled by “defiant joy”.
  • Brian Eno’s influence continues to shape the band’s creative process.
  • Newer artists help U2 stay ambitious.

U2 have described their 16th album, ‘Carnaval de Luz’, as driven by “defiant joy”, linking its celebration and politics to the freedom and irreverence of carnival. Bono and The Edge said the band’s long collaboration with producer Brian Eno helped them explore their limitations, a creative approach that…

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Anyma Announces Two Shows at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza for 2027

  • Anyma will play two Pyramids shows in March 2027.
  • Jean-Michel Jarre is joining the performances.
  • The 2025 concerts drew fans from 92 countries.

Anyma will perform two shows at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza on 19 and 26 March 2027 as part of his “ÆDEN” tour, with dance music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre joining him. The concerts extend Anyma’s previous Pyramids performances and aim to pair contemporary electronic music and digital art…

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“I need 200 mules…”: Watch the cult ELP sketch that Carl Palmer just added to his UK tour

  • Palmer says ELP were more than a prog band.
  • Their catalogue ranged from ballads to lengthy pieces.
  • A Big Train sketch joins his UK tour visuals.

Carl Palmer says Emerson, Lake and Palmer were too musically varied to be described simply as a progressive rock band. He argues the label stuck partly because the group emerged while progressive rock was taking shape, and says Dream Theater is a clearer example of an out-and-out prog…

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Fantastic Four-Album Streaks: The Rolling Stones From 1976 to 1981

  • The article highlights a four-album Rolling Stones run from 1976 to 1981.
  • Ronnie Wood joined after Mick Taylor left.
  • *Tattoo You* paired rockers with ballads from older recordings.

The Rolling Stones produced four notable albums between 1976 and 1981: *Black and Blue*, *Some Girls*, *Emotional Rescue* and *Tattoo You*. The article argues that this later run deserves recognition alongside the band’s more celebrated late-1960s and early-1970s work, showing how they adapted their sound while retaining their…

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In 1965, Bob Dylan wanted to give up singing. Instead, he wrote the best anthem of his career

  • Dylan said he nearly quit singing in 1965.
  • “Like a Rolling Stone” helped him regain his direction.
  • The song marked a turning point in his move towards rock.

Bob Dylan said he was close to giving up singing in 1965, feeling drained by the pressure to keep producing work and by the expectations attached to his reputation as a voice of a generation. The article says “Like a Rolling Stone” changed that, giving him a song…

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Hardware Review: Astro A50 X Lightspeed – The Ultimate Gaming Headset, But Not Suited to All

  • A £309.99 headset switches between PS5, PC and Xbox.
  • HDMI passthrough supports 4K gaming at 120Hz.
  • Setup is cable-heavy, and the fabric earcups can feel warm.

The Astro A50 X Lightspeed is a premium wireless gaming headset whose base station connects to a PS5, PC and Xbox, and switches between them at the press of a button. Its HDMI passthrough supports gaming up to 4K at 120Hz, while simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless HDMI audio…

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Watch CoComelon’s Ms. Appleberry Sing Snuggly New Song ‘Happy Puppy’ From Interactive ‘Melon Patch’ Album

  • CoComelon’s 10-song *Music & Me* arrives Thursday.
  • Ms Appleberry’s new single is called “Happy Puppy”.
  • “Wheels on the Bus” has 9.7 billion YouTube views.

CoComelon is releasing *Music & Me*, an album of interactive songs from its live-action spin-off *The Melon Patch*. Its lead single, “Happy Puppy”, features Ms Appleberry singing with parents and toddlers dressed in matching puppy outfits, alongside animated and real dogs. The 10-song album and a new episode…

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