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4 days ago

Rick Derringer dies at 77; musician who had a hit with Hang On Sloopy' also produced songs for Weird Al' Yankovic

Iconic guitarist Rick Derringer, known for hits 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo', has passed away at 77.
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Rick Derringer obituary

Rick Derringer, influential guitarist, singer, and songwriter, has died at age 77, leaving behind a legacy marked by iconic collaborations and chart-topping hits.
fromIndependent
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John McCartin spent years at the heart of the Sean Quinn saga. Free at last, he went and bought a guitar company

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4 days ago

Rick Derringer dies at 77; musician who had a hit with Hang On Sloopy' also produced songs for Weird Al' Yankovic

Iconic guitarist Rick Derringer, known for hits 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo', has passed away at 77.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rick Derringer obituary

Rick Derringer, influential guitarist, singer, and songwriter, has died at age 77, leaving behind a legacy marked by iconic collaborations and chart-topping hits.
fromIndependent
15 hours ago
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John McCartin spent years at the heart of the Sean Quinn saga. Free at last, he went and bought a guitar company

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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

If you don't dance to Earth, Wind and Fire, there's something wrong with you': Himesh Patel's honest playlist

The early 2000s saw a vibrant emergence of British/South Asian music, significantly impacting cultural identity in the UK.
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fromArtforum
12 hours ago

Bittersweet Symphony

Stewart Brand's campaign in 1966 led to NASA's release of the first whole-Earth photograph, influencing the environmental movement.
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1 day ago

They wanna be with you everywhere: why Fleetwood Mac are still totally ubiquitous

Fleetwood Mac's musical influence is more relevant now than ever, as seen in new productions and popular music.
#legacy
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The soul of Irish traditional music': a musical journey through County Clare

Bunratty village embodies the heart of Irish musical tradition, shaped by its historical isolation.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Engaged Couples Only Want One Thing at Their Weddings. It Involves Bridgerton.

In an age where weddings aim for a unique flair, couples are increasingly requesting a 'Bridgerton vibe'—mashups of classical elements with modern pop that create a new auditory experience.
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2 days ago
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Taylor Swift Buys Back the Rights to Her Masters And Gives Update for Taylor's Versions for Remaining Two Albums

Taylor Swift now owns the master recordings of her first six albums, marking a significant victory in her battle for creative control.
fromVulture
5 days ago
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Everything Taylor Swift Could Possibly Announce at the AMAs (and Beyond)

Taylor Swift is likely teasing a significant announcement related to her Reputation era during the AMAs.
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2 days ago

Taylor Swift Buys Back the Rights to Her Masters And Gives Update for Taylor's Versions for Remaining Two Albums

Taylor Swift now owns the master recordings of her first six albums, marking a significant victory in her battle for creative control.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Morgan Wallen review country's biggest star sings of whiskey, heartbreak and more whiskey

Morgan Wallen's latest album has dominated charts in the US and UK, showcasing his commercial success in country music.
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2 days ago

Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel

Cartel violence poses significant threats to musicians in Mexico, especially those in crime-prone areas.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Worrying is my hobby': Shura on overcoming injuries, writer's block and being dropped twice by her label

Shura's new album reflects her journey through personal challenges and self-discovery, blending humor with emotional depth.
#miley-cyrus
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Miley Cyrus, on the verge of a new era, reveals 'traumatic' health scare: 'excruciating'

Miley Cyrus revealed she performed during a medical emergency related to an ovarian cyst rupture.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Miley Cyrus, on the verge of a new era, reveals 'traumatic' health scare: 'excruciating'

Miley Cyrus revealed she performed during a medical emergency related to an ovarian cyst rupture.
#listening
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Vijay Iyer's art of listening

Vijay Iyer integrates his rigorous STEM background with deep emotional listening in his music, emphasizing communication and empathy.
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4 days ago

Vijay Iyer's art of listening

Vijay Iyer integrates his rigorous STEM background with deep emotional listening in his music, emphasizing communication and empathy.
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3 days ago

Lorde's "Man Of The Year" Lyrics Explore Her Gender Identity

Lorde's new single "Man of the Year" represents her exploration of gender identity after a significant personal transformation.
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fromBustle
3 days ago

Lorde's "Man Of The Year" Lyrics Explore Her Gender Identity

Lorde's new single "Man of the Year" represents her exploration of gender identity after a significant personal transformation.
#ben-kweller
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Pavement Release "Witchitai-To" Cover, First New Recording in 25 Years

Pavement has released their first new studio recording in 25 years, a cover of Jim Pepper's "Witchitai-To," featured in the soundtrack of a recent biopic.
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On 'Human + Nature,' Seiji Oda Spreads Peace, Love and Ethereal Blap | KQED

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On 'Human + Nature,' Seiji Oda Spreads Peace, Love and Ethereal Blap | KQED

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2 days ago

Jennifer Hudson Is Going Viral For "Not Listening" To Eddie Murphy In A Seriously Awkward Interview

"Girl ain't listening to even one word!! She has her marks to hit and she gone hit them," somebody else wrote.
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3 days ago

For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

Tamara Lindeman's new album, Humanhood, reflects her personal and artistic journey through disorientation and discovery amidst climate activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My Days: Orlando Gibbons and Nico Muhly album review a luminous tribute

Gibbons, who was born in Oxford in 1583, was one of the last significant English madrigalists and is often viewed as a transitional figure between Renaissance music and the baroque.
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3 days ago

Elden Ring Nightreign's latest trailer uses Bring Me To Life by Evanescence to supercharge its early 2000s AMV energy

When your allies have fallen and all seems lost, dig deep down inside and summon the strength of early 2000's alternative metal. WAKE ME UP.
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3 days ago

"Dirty Habits" Is the Start of a Bold New Era for Gina Zo - KALTBLUT Magazine

It's a mirror into Gina's psyche, where dreams offer more comfort than reality. The chorus becomes a mantra of addiction, not to a person but to the illusion of connection.
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4 days ago
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra announces new EP Curse, reveals "Boys with the Characteristics of Wolves"

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra announces new EP Curse, reveals "Boys with the Characteristics of Wolves"

fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Alex G: "Afterlife"

Alex G's latest track 'Afterlife' melds eerie soundscapes with personal nostalgia, reflecting his quest for meaning through a blend of whimsical sounds and serious themes.
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Dave Mustaine: Metallica stole "Enter Sandman" riff from another band

I made sure not to ever say that I quit, because I wanted people to know that I was unfairly dismissed and that I didn't give a shit.
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fromConsequence
3 days ago

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of May 2025

"So much of contemporary metal culture is people being nostalgic for shit they didn't live through in the first place... that is what kills innovation."
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fromKqed
5 days ago

What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer | KQED

The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, inspires excitement for the 'song of the summer.'
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fromVulture
4 days ago

Sparks Are Li'l Album-Cover Freaks

Sparks values visual aesthetics as much as music, integrating cinematic elements into album covers.
Their creative process includes a DIY ethos, reflecting their early challenges in album production.
#film-music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Damiano David on his first solo album, his famous girlfriend and that Springsteen moment

I like living in L.A. partly for my partner and also because I started this project here, so it makes sense to be here.
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#cultural-diversity
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1 week ago
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Sitars and Symphonies: LA Composer Reena Esmail Fuses Indian Ragas with Western Rhythms | KQED

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Sitars and Symphonies: LA Composer Reena Esmail Fuses Indian Ragas with Western Rhythms | KQED

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1 week ago

A new album tells the story of Mexican women incarcerated for killing abusive partners

Vivir Quintana's new album provides a voice for women incarcerated for killing their abusive partners, highlighting the issue of unpunished violence in Mexico.
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fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Flight was already delayed 2 hours, but this unwelcome surprise made plane chaos even worse: 'My worst nightmare'

Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft's intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence.
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5 days ago
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Shaboozey gives shady side-eye to Megan Moroney for saying Carter Family 'basically invented' country music at AMAS 2025

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Shaboozey gives shady side-eye to Megan Moroney for saying Carter Family 'basically invented' country music at AMAS 2025

fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Silvana Estrada Shares New Song "Como un Pajaro"

"I was alone at home, trying to get over a heartbreak, and, at night, I suffered from terrible insomnia. I was just starting to play the guitar, so I would practice to see if sleep would eventually come and allow me to rest. Out of that silence and solitude-feeling like the only person awake in a sleeping city-this song was born."
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Roger Nichols, songwriter behind the Carpenters' hits, dead at 84

Roger Nichols, celebrated songwriter for the Carpenters, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of beloved music.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Roger Nichols, songwriter behind the Carpenters' hits, dead at 84

Roger Nichols, celebrated songwriter for the Carpenters, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of beloved music.
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

New Online Course: Introduction to Medieval Music - Medievalists.net

This course provides not only historical insights but also practical engagement, allowing participants to truly immerse themselves in the auditory world of the Middle Ages.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

These New Puritans: Crooked Wing

These New Puritans’ music has long since evolved beyond the scratchy post-punk of the band that inspired their name, but they do share an ideology with the Fall.
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fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Rick Derringer, 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' music legend, dead at 77

Derringer's longtime friend, Tony Wilson, shared the shocking news via Facebook on Tuesday.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Most Pleasing Names to Hear, According to Science

Parents should understand that a child's name, much like other words, can invoke strong emotional reactions tied to the Bouba/Kiki effect.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Lucrecia Dalt Announces New Album A Danger to Ourselves, Shares Video

In the past, I often turned to movies and texts as mirrors to shape my stories... This time, I wanted to create music that flows cinematically and sets a landscape to tell a love story that flirts with improbability, the miraculous and the mysterious.
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Beacon Hill Condo For Sale Broker Recounts The Story Of A True War Hero Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Murphy single-handedly stopped an enemy advance by climbing on top of a disabled tank, directing artillery fire onto the enemy position.
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Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Breaks Record for Longest-Charting Rap Song in Hot 100 History | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Kendrick Lamar's track 'Not Like Us' has become the longest-charting rap song in Billboard Hot 100 history with 53 weeks on the chart.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sirens to Kylie Minogue: the week in rave reviews

Without ever losing its wit or bounce, Sirens becomes a study in family, class and all sorts of other power struggles, the endless possibilities for good and ill that wealth brings, and the legacies of childhood trauma.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

What songwriting can teach us about innovation

Innovation requires emotional skills rather than just technical abilities.
Songwriting fosters collaboration and creativity, essential for building innovative cultures.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

For Franz Ferdinand, fear can be 'the most exciting element of life'

Franz Ferdinand's new album explores fear as a vital and exciting part of life.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Heavy Song of the Week: Sinsaenum Honor Late Drummer Joey Jordison on "In Devastation"

Sinsaenum honors late drummer Joey Jordison with their new single 'In Devastation', highlighting resilience in loss and the importance of moving forward.
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1 week ago

Quinie: Forefowk, Mind Me review collecting songs on horseback, this Scottish musician is alive with ideas

Quinie's album blends traditional Scots songs with personal storytelling, invoking a connection to her ancestors.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Disney's 23 Best And Most Memorable Songs Ever, Ranked

Disney's unparalleled legacy lies in its music, which enriches stories and elevates characters, making every film a lasting enchantment through its unforgettable soundtracks.
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1 week ago

Tune-Yards: Better Dreaming

"Watch me survive another heartbreak," Garbus intones sweetly, before belting her way through a rousing chorus and a middle eight of sheer vocal force.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Cole Pulice: Land's End Eternal

Pulice's music embodies a state of animated suspension, blending real-time playing with digital signal processing to create a tension between movement and stasis.
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1 week ago

Sleep Token is the second hard-rock band to hit No. 1 in 3 weeks

This week, Sleep Token's 'Even in Arcadia' has scored its first-ever No. 1 album, marking a significant accomplishment in the band's rising trajectory.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Can a Playlist Save Your Mood? Neuroscience Says Yes

Music profoundly influences emotions and memories, proving effective for mood regulation.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Goth pop star King Mala channels her inner 'desert witch' in new LP

King Mala's album explores the clash between dreams and reality, infused with personal and cultural reflections.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Pulp Share Video for New Song "Got to Have Love"

Pulp's new single "Got to Have Love" reflects a modern perspective on love, according to Jarvis Cocker.
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