The Beatles have released an unheard early recording of “Day Tripper”, giving fans a rare glimpse of John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing the song at Lennon’s Kenwood home before it became one of the band’s best-known tracks. The “Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape)” arrives ahead of the expanded Rubber Soul special edition, due on
Australia’s music charts will no longer accept songs that are largely or wholly created by artificial intelligence, with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) introducing new eligibility rules from the chart dated Monday 31 August 2026. Music that uses AI as a supporting tool can still qualify, but recordings must be “substantially human made” and
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose six-decade career produced songs including “Jolene”, “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You”, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced by her nephew Brian Seaver on Tuesday 25 August 2026. The circumstances and immediate cause of death have not been disclosed. Parton
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Photo credit: Simon Fowler Eight iconic costumes worn by Freddie Mercury will go on display at London’s V&A this autumn, including the outfit featured on Queen’s debut album cover and the catsuit from the video for “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things will run from 24 October 2026 to 17 January 2027, marking what
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Amy Winehouse’s landmark album Back To Black will receive a 20th anniversary deluxe reissue on 27 October, featuring previously unheard demos, rare B-sides and a full 2007 live performance from Amsterdam. The expanded release will revisit Winehouse’s defining second album with three discs of studio recordings, alternate versions and live material from the Back To
Taylor Swift says she feels increasingly connected to her country music roots and wants to “honour” the genre that shaped her early career. The 36-year-old singer-songwriter discussed her relationship with country music during the Grammy Museum’s Icon Sessions, speaking with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Swift reflected on the Nashville community that helped launch
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Elton John has revealed his family’s annual summer playlist on the latest episode of Rocket Hour on Apple Music, with selections chosen by the singer, his husband David Furnish, and their sons, Zachary and Elijah. The playlist brings together classic rock, soul and reggae with contemporary dance and electronic music, reflecting the different musical tastes
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Liam Gallagher has appeared to urge his brother Noel Gallagher to announce Oasis’ next tour, adding to speculation that the reunited band could return to the stage in 2027. The Oasis frontman addressed the growing demand for news on X on Monday 24 August 2026, after fans continued to ask when the band would confirm
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Dr. Dre has defended the use of artificial intelligence in music, saying he does not view AI as a threat and confirming that he has already used the technology in his own music. The 61-year-old producer made the comments in a joint interview with record executive Jimmy Iovine published by The New York Times on
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Fleetwood Mac’s enduring appeal in the US shows no sign of fading, with the band’s Greatest Hits compilation reaching its 400th week on the Billboard 200. The milestone makes Greatest Hits only the second Fleetwood Mac album to spend at least 400 weeks on Billboard’s flagship albums chart. The other is Rumours, which has accumulated
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