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“I think it was a very important lyric for Michael. His lyrics were very poignant. He didn’t have to say very much, but you knew exactly what he was talking about”: The classic INXS ballad with deep meaning for Michael Hutchence

“Originally it was just piano with a vocal – a very simple song”

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Spotify zaps half a million streams amid speculation Kalshi traders were behind boost for Malcolm Todd track ‘Earrings’

Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s ‘Earrings’, which suddenly topped the platform’s US chart this week. It’s thought the track may have been artificially boosted by traders on the Kalshi prediction market who had placed bets on what music would get the most Spotify plays

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Judge says dispute over reggaeton’s defining ‘dembow riddim’ is now a “battle of the experts” that only a jury can resolve

The copyright status of the ‘dembow riddim’ that originates in a Steely & Clevie track and has been used in so many reggaeton records will be decided by a jury. Experts disagree over whether the beat is an “original and protectable work” and a judge has ruled that only a jury can decide who is right

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"A compelling and well-rounded entry-level piano that prioritises accessibility and sound quality over features": Kawai CX102 digital piano review

I find out if the new replacement for Kawai’s KDP-75 is a simple rebrand or a step forward

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Will there be a ‘Silo’ season four?

Season three of the Apple TV sci-fi show premiered on July 3

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Enslaved Releases New Track With Blackfeet Nation Artist

Enslaved collaborate with Kevin Kicking Woman of the Blackfeet Nation on the spiritually engrossing progressive black metal track "Spirit Helper." Heavy Song of the Week: Enslaved Bridge Spiritual and

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Black Flag Announces U.S. Tour

The Gen Z lineup of the hardcore punk band hits Philadelphia, Houston, Tampa among other cities Black Flag Announce First Full U.S. Tour of “Gen Z” Lineup Travis Bland

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‘Elle’ Soundtrack Features 90s Hits

Prime Video's 'Legally Blonde' prequel series is packed full of '90s classics, from Radiohead to Mariah Carey

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Minions & Monsters Soundtrack Revealed

The seventh film in Illumination's 'Despicable Me' franchise is in cinemas now

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Evil Dead Rise Soundtrack Details

The sixth film in the Sam Raimi-created horror franchise hits cinemas on July 9

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Silo Season 3 Premieres on Apple TV+

The Apple TV dystopian sci-fi series is back for its third run - but where did it leave us last time? Catch up below

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Billy Strings Announces New Album

The bluegrass star's fifth project was produced by T Bone Burnett

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Rico Nasty Releases New Album RX

A reunion with her longtime collaborator Kenny Beats, with contributions from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady

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Heavy Song of the Week: Enslaved Bridge Spiritual and Musical Worlds with “Spirit Helper”

Enslaved collaborate with Kevin Kicking Woman of the Blackfeet Nation on the spiritually engrossing progressive black metal track "Spirit Helper." Heavy Song of the Week: Enslaved Bridge Spiritual and Musical Worlds with “Spirit Helper” Langdon Hickman

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Every song on the ‘Evil Dead Burn’ soundtrack

The sixth film in the Sam Raimi-created horror franchise hits cinemas on July 9

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Rico Nasty Introduces New Album RX With “Cupcake”

A reunion with her longtime collaborator Kenny Beats, with contributions from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady

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Every song on the ‘Minions & Monsters’ soundtrack

The seventh film in Illumination's 'Despicable Me' franchise is in cinemas now

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Every song on the ‘Elle’ soundtrack

Prime Video's 'Legally Blonde' prequel series is packed full of '90s classics, from Radiohead to Mariah Carey

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Rico Nasty Announces New Album RX, Reveals “Cupcake”: Stream

The record features calamitous new production from Kenneth Blume, formerly known as Kenny Beats. Rico Nasty Announces New Album RX, Reveals “Cupcake”: Stream Kiana Fitzgerald

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Justin Bieber Drops ‘Swag Live From Coachella (Weekend II)’ Album: Stream It Now

Both weekends of his headlining Coachella 2026 set are now available to listen to on streaming services.