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Taylor Swift's break-up music branded 'boring' by rocker Jack White
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk The White Stripes' Jack White has branded Taylor Swift's break-up music 'boring' and questioned why the singer shares 'really painful' moments in her lyrics. The rocker, 50, admitted not finding…
Noughties music icons vow to 'grow old disgracefully on stage
An iconic Noughties band have vowed to 'grow old disgracefully on stage'. The Hoosiers have been a band since 2003, but after several line-up changes, Alan Sharland and Irwin Sparkes have revealed they have no plans to slow down. Instead, the band…
Lead singer dead - heartbroken fans pay tribute to 'music icon
Lead singer of famous 60s band, Country Joe McDonald, has died at 84 after battle with Parkinson's. The singer who co-founder of rock band Country Joe and the Fish, passed away in California as tributes from friends and fans pour in. Country Joe…
Solo Viola For Musical Subtlety
US Inlet Audio releases UNRAVEL viola sample library 09/03/26 Inlet Audio has released UNRAVEL, a viola sample library which they describe as designed for music that tells quieter and subtler stories A spokesperson told us, 'It's a beautifully…
RSC head of music takes redundancy with music department set to be axed
Mar 9, 202608:05 by Katie Chambers The Royal Shakespeare Company is aiming to reduce its cost base by about £2.8m per year. Photo: Shutterstock Royal Shakespeare Company head of music Bruce O'Neil has taken redundancy as the company presses…
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Apple spotlights M5-powered MacBooks with new music-driven campaign
Apple has a long history of making silicon sound cinematic. With the latest films for its updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the company once again attempts the familiar trick of translating processor upgrades into something that feels less like…
'Utterly winning': Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards
Paddington has become the first new West End musical to land nine awards at the WhatsOnStage awards. The much-loved bear's first appearance on the boards has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in December, and it is now one of…
Andris Nelsons forced out as Boston Symphony Orchestra music director after 13 seasons
Andris Nelsons is being forced out as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the summer of 2027 after 13 seasons. The orchestra made an unusually blunt announcement Friday. 'The decision to not renew his contract was made by the BSO's…
Scots - new musical with songs full of joy and sincerity
“Memorable direction and superb cast” Mar 9, 202609:58 by Arusa Qureshi Dundee Rep The cast of Scots at Dundee Rep. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Irresistibly fun, yet sincere romp through Scottish history Join over 100,000 theatremakers…
Dot Rotten dead: Music legend dies aged 37 as heartbroken tributes pour in
Music star Dot Rotten has died at the age of 37 Pioneering musician Dot Rotten has died at the age of 37. The star's family confirmed the news to the BBC but they did not issue a cause of death. However, online reports have suggested he was found…
Harry Styles Channels Action Star Fantasy in 'American Girls' Music Video
Hot on the heels of the release of his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., Harry Styles has dropped an action-packed new music video for the track “American Girls” The highly meta visual finds the singer…
Charli XCX Says She Wants to 'Quit Music' and Pivot Her Career
Charli XCX appeared in a new interview with Quenlin Blackwell. The Brat singer revealed she is thinking about “quitting” music. Charli is interested in pursuing acting. In a recent episode of Quenlin Blackwell 's Feeding Starving…
The Hull DJ making his mark on the global music scene
A former South Hunsley School pupil's love of making music takes him on travels all over the globe. Musician, producer and DJ James Poole gets regular radio play; hundreds of thousands of listeners stream his music and he jets off to places around…
Nintendo launches mini Game Boy music player: collectible Pokémon Red and Blue cartridges included
In a nostalgic nod to the past, Nintendo has unveiled a charming mini Game Boy-styled music player, designed to play special Pokémon Red and Blue music cartridges. Released today, this palm-sized gadget not only recreates the iconic look of…
Live Nation settles antitrust lawsuit with Justice Department | CNN Business
Live Nation and Ticketmaster has reached a settlement with federal authorities over its practices that accused the ticket giant for monopolizing the live events music industry, according to a source familiar with the matter. The industry came under…
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