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    Billy Joel says he can no longer drive or perform●Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update✉newsHealth6 h ago

    Billy Joel has shared a new health update saying he can no longer drive or perform. The singer's statement has drawn widespread attention, with fans and news outlets reacting to the news about the 76-year-old's condition and what it means for his future concerts.

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    Singer D4vd charged with murder of teenage girl●D4vd charged with murder in 'brutal and horrific' death of teenage girl: DA✉newsWorldCrime4 h ago

    Prosecutors have charged the singer D4vd with murder in the death of a teenage girl, which a district attorney described as 'brutal and horrific'. Details of the charges, the victim's identity and the circumstances of the killing have not been fully released, but the case is drawing widespread attention given the artist's prominence and the severity of the allegations.

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    Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has reportedly died at the age of 64. As one third of the Belleville Three alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, he shaped electronic music through projects like Cybotron and Model 500 and releases such as 'Clear'. Musicians and fans are paying tribute across social media, honouring a career that influenced four decades of dance music worldwide.

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    Juan Atkins, widely credited as a co-founder of techno music, has died at the age of 64. The Detroit artist, known as one of the Belleville Three and for his work as Model 500 and with Cybotron, shaped electronic music from its earliest days. Tributes are pouring in from fans and musicians worldwide, with his name trending across the US and Europe.

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    Japanese guitarist Atsuki Okumura of Crazy Wow Wow has announced he has been diagnosed with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer affecting the heart and blood vessels. In his full statement, Okumura said he hoped going public would encourage others fighting similarly rare illnesses with few documented cases. Fans and media in Japan are reacting with messages of support and concern for the guitarist's health and treatment.

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    Judge Dismisses Amy Taylor Lawsuit Against Photographer Jamie Nelson▼amy taylor jamie nelson copyright settlementGgoogleAU5005 h ago

    An Australian judge has dismissed Amy Taylor's lawsuit against US photographer Jamie Nelson. The case, which reportedly involved a copyright dispute between the musician and the photographer, was thrown out by the court. Details of the ruling, including whether a settlement was reached, have not been fully confirmed, and reactions from either party are yet to be made public.

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    Behringer announces open-source Polykeys 61 MIDI keyboard●Behringer Polykeys 61: an open-source MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch✉newsTechnologySoftware1 h ago

    Behringer has unveiled the Polykeys 61, a MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch that the company says will be open-source. The 61-key controller follows Behringer's pattern of launching affordable music hardware, and the open-source approach would let users modify firmware. Music gear communities are weighing how open the design will actually be and what polyphonic aftertouch means for expressive playing at Behringer's typical price point.

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    Indie musician walks fans through new release page features●How-To Use My Release Page – Fun Features # indiemusic # music # originalmusic https:// muz4now.com/2024/how-to-use-my -MmastodonCultureMusic34 h ago

    An independent musician publishing at Muz4Now has posted a how-to guide explaining the fun features of their music release page. The walkthrough covers how listeners can explore and enjoy the artist's original releases, and it is being shared with the hashtags indiemusic, music and originalmusic. It is a small but typical example of indie artists using social platforms to direct audiences to their own websites and streaming pages.

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    Heidi Klum, Zendaya and Jisoo Lead Standout Halloween Costumes●Heidi Klum, Jisoo, Zendaya, and More Brought Their A-Game to Halloween—See All the Best 2026 Costumes✉newsCultureEntertainment24 min ago

    Stars delivered elaborate Halloween looks, with Heidi Klum, Zendaya and Blackpink's Jisoo among those praised for their 2026 costumes. Fashion outlets are rounding up the best celebrity outfits of the season, with Klum's famously over-the-top looks once again drawing attention alongside striking costumes from other big-name actresses and musicians.

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    Alex Caton spans Irish tunes, bluegrass and old-time music▼Irish tunes, bluegrass, old-time music: Alex Caton plays them all✉newsCultureMusic4 h ago

    Musician Alex Caton is being featured for performing across Irish traditional tunes, bluegrass and old-time American music. The item highlights her versatility across these closely connected folk traditions, drawing attention from listeners interested in roots and acoustic music.

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    Cinemas still bring back live music for film screenings●Back in the old days at the cinema, live music used to be played to accompany a film. It still is, but it used to, too hMmastodonCultureEntertainment131 min ago

    Silent films were once accompanied by live musicians in cinemas, and that tradition has not entirely disappeared. A BBC report highlights venues and performers who still play live music alongside films today, keeping a century-old practice alive. The story is drawing amused attention for its Mitch Hedberg-style joke framing: 'It still is, but it used to, too.'

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    Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a co-founder of techno, has died at 64. As part of Cybotron and later Model 500, Atkins helped shape electronic music from the early 1980s onward, and his work with Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson defined the Detroit sound. Tributes from across the music world are pouring in, with fans and artists in the US and Europe celebrating his legacy.

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    Juan Atkins, the American musician widely credited as a co-founder of techno, has died at 64. News of his death is trending in multiple countries, with outlets remembering him as a legendary pioneer whose work with Cybotron and as part of the Belleville Three shaped electronic music in Detroit and worldwide. Fans and musicians are paying tribute across social media.

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    Juan Atkins, Techno Pioneer, Dies at 64●Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64✉newsCultureMusic28 min ago

    Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a co-founder of techno music, has died at the age of 64. As part of Cybotron and under names like Model 500, Atkins shaped electronic music from the early 1980s onward, influencing generations of producers worldwide. Tributes from fans and fellow artists are circulating across music media.

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    Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has died at the age of 64. The Detroit Free Press reported the death, describing him as a trailblazer whose work in the 1980s, including with Cybotron and as Model 500, shaped electronic music worldwide. Tributes and searches have surged across the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Mexico and the Netherlands.

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    Guitarist Atsuki Okumura reveals rare cancer battle●クレイジーウォウウォGgoogleJP10050 min ago

    Guitarist Atsuki Okumura has publicly disclosed that he is undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer. He said he chose to speak out in the hope of encouraging others fighting the same disease. The announcement, reported in Japanese media, has drawn attention and supportive responses from readers and fans.

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    Roberta Fidora announces 'Wore Is Over' on her blog●New on the # blog : Wore is Over... https:// robertafidora.com/news-press/b log/7874324/wore-is-over Join the NeighbourhMmastodonTechnologyInternet51 h ago

    Musician Roberta Fidora has announced a new release titled 'Wore Is Over' via her blog, sharing it alongside a link to her 'Join the Neighbourhood' music shop. The announcement was posted with tags covering music, electronic music, the Fediverse and the IndieWeb, suggesting an independent artist promoting new work directly to her online community.

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    Kokugakuin University runner Kuranosuke Yoshida set a new stage record at a major Japanese university ekiden relay race. Attention surged because his father is Okura, leader of the popular hip-hop group Ketsumeishi. Japanese fans celebrated the feat, with headlines proclaiming the son of Ketsumeishi achieved a remarkable milestone in his father's musical footsteps' shadow.

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    American Songwriter has published a piece highlighting three artists who scored a single major hit in 1985 yet left a lasting mark on modern music. The article argues that brief chart success can still shape genres and inspire later musicians. Readers are being invited to revisit mid-eighties one-hit wonders and reconsider their cultural impact.

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    Harry Styles Honoured with 30 Nights Banner at Madison Square Garden▼Harry Styles Honoured by Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden, Receives 30 Nights Banner✉newsLifeHome & Garden18 min ago

    New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson honoured singer Harry Styles at Madison Square Garden, presenting him with a banner marking 30 nights of performances at the famed arena. Styles has a long history of shows at the venue, and the gesture publicly recognised his connection to the Garden. Fans of both the musician and the Knicks have been sharing reactions to the unusual crossover between sport and music.

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    Roberta Fidora releases World Wore on Mirlo●Mirb's found a new release on # Mirlo : World Wore by Roberta Fidora https:// mirlo.space/robertafidora/rele ase/worldwoMmastodonCultureMusic110 h ago

    Singer Roberta Fidora has put out a new release called World Wore on Mirlo, a music platform popular with independent artists. The news is being shared by fans and the platform's own account, which encourages listeners to support musicians directly and follow new releases. It is a small but notable example of independent artists using alternative distribution platforms to reach audiences.

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    Shakey Graves Performs at The Vic Theatre in Chicago▼Shakey Graves at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL✉newsCultureTheatre23 min ago

    Musician Shakey Graves played a show at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. The singer-songwriter, known for blending folk, blues and rock, is on the road drawing audiences across the country. Fans and local music outlets have been sharing news of the performance, with coverage noting the stop at the long-running Chicago venue.

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    Lyle Lovett and Natalia Tena mark November 1 birthdays●Today’s famous birthdays list for November 1, 2026 includes celebrities Lyle Lovett, Natalia Tena✉newsCultureCelebrity24 min ago

    Lyle Lovett, the American singer-songwriter and actor, and Natalia Tena, the British actress and musician known for her roles in Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, are among the celebrities celebrating birthdays on November 1, 2026. The roundup is part of a recurring feature listing well-known figures born on this date.

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    Benn Jordan reviews Flock Safety surveillance expansion●Flock [YC S17] Fever: A Review of Government Surveillance by Benn Jordan [video]YhnWorldPolitics332 h ago

    Technologist and musician Benn Jordan has published a video review examining Flock Safety, the Y Combinator-backed company whose automated license plate reader cameras are used by police and communities across the United States. The piece critically assesses how widely the surveillance network has grown and what it means for privacy, drawing attention from tech and policy discussions online.

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    AI-assisted 'vibe coding' is spreading into the music hardware community, with hobbyists and musicians using it to hack instruments and write custom firmware without deep programming skills. The trend is opening gear modification to a much wider audience, and discussion is focused on how it could reshape how synthesizers and other instruments are customised.

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    Musicians play on amid Afghanistan's music ban▼Musicians play on amid Afghanistan’s music ban✉newsCultureMusic28 min ago

    Afghan musicians continue to play music despite the Taliban's sweeping ban on musical performance in Afghanistan. Reports highlight performers who risk punishment to keep the country's musical traditions alive, practising and performing in secret or from abroad. The story is drawing attention to the wider suppression of cultural life under Taliban rule and the resilience of artists determined to preserve their heritage.

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    Whispering Cosmos plays RadioSpiral Hallowe'en marathon●RadioSpiral Hallowe'en Concert 2026 - Whispering Cosmos' Performance https:// youtu.be/zDPfyEoZ3ks # music # live # hallMmastodonCultureMusic11 h ago

    Guitarist Whispering Cosmos has shared their set from RadioSpiral's Hallowe'en concert, part of an eight-hour marathon of live music held on 31 October 2026. The musician notes the performance went ahead despite some technical glitches, and the recording is now available for listeners of the ambient and experimental online radio collective.

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    Remembering Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis on his birthday●# IanCurtis (1956-1979) Les choses qui m'influencent le plus, je pense que ce sont les gens... Quand j'écoute de la musiMmastodonTechnologyInternet529 min ago

    Posts are marking what would have been a birthday of Ian Curtis, the Joy Division singer born in 1956 who died in 1979 at the age of 23. A quoted remark circulating in French has Curtis saying the things that influenced him most were people, and that a musician's attitude toward the music they create influenced him more than the music itself. Fans are sharing the reflection as a tribute to the late post-punk icon.

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    Rock world mourns death of heavy metal singer at 46▼Rock music world stunned as heavy metal queen dies at 46: ‘This is terribly sad’✉newsCultureEntertainment28 min ago

    The rock and heavy metal community is mourning the death of a widely admired female metal singer at the age of 46, with fellow musicians and fans describing the news as terribly sad. Tributes have been pouring in across the music world, though details of her identity and the circumstances of her death have not been widely reported.

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    Pianist and podcaster reflects on the timeless joy of jazz▼Pianist and podcaster on the timeless joy of jazz music✉newsCultureMusic4 h ago

    A pianist and podcaster spoke with NPR about the enduring appeal of jazz music, discussing why the genre continues to resonate with listeners across generations. The conversation highlights jazz's improvisational spirit and its ability to connect people through live performance and recorded music.

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    Detroit-based music artist and producer Terry Fox was featured in a local news segment, highlighting his work in the music industry. The piece introduced Fox as both a performing artist and a producer, drawing attention to his career and creative output. Coverage of local musicians often sparks interest from fans and the Detroit music community.

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    Artists work to preserve Sudanese culture amid war▼Studios destroyed, traditions saved: Artists fight to save Sudan’s culture✉newsWarSudan4 h ago

    Artists in Sudan are working to preserve the country's cultural heritage as the ongoing war destroys studios, archives and cultural institutions. Despite the destruction, painters, musicians and craftsmen are safeguarding traditions through underground initiatives, digital documentation and community efforts, keeping Sudanese identity alive while cultural infrastructure lies in ruins and many artists have fled abroad.

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    Sudan's Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra gains fresh attention●# MusicOf # Sudan Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra Founded in 1981, the Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra is the only orchestra in thMmastodonWarSudan02 h ago

    The Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, founded in 1981, is being highlighted as the only orchestra in the world made up entirely of blind female musicians. Based in Cairo with roots tied to the broader region, the ensemble performs both Eastern and Western repertoire to a professional standard. Renewed online discussion is celebrating the orchestra as a symbol of Sudanese and Arab musical achievement and disability inclusion.

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    New art walk brings creatives and musicians to downtown Fort Smith▼New art walk brings creatives, musicians and makers into downtown Fort Smith✉newsCultureArt5 h ago

    A new art walk has launched in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, drawing creative professionals, musicians and local makers into the city center. The event aims to activate downtown public spaces with art and live performance, giving local artists a venue to show and sell work while bringing foot traffic to businesses in the area.

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    Pittsburgh Local Music Releases Spotlighted for November 2026▼Pittsburgh local music releases for November 2026✉newsCultureMusic28 min ago

    A roundup of new music releases from Pittsburgh-area artists for November 2026 is drawing attention, compiling albums, EPs and singles from the city's local scene. The listing highlights the range of acts putting out new material this month and gives listeners a guide to what the region's musicians have been working on.

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    Woodstock Luthier Joe Veillette Crafts Guitars for Music Legends▼Woodstock Guitar Maker Joe Veillette Builds Custom Instruments for Music Legends✉newsCultureMusic3 h ago

    Joe Veillette, a guitar maker based in Woodstock, builds custom instruments that have found their way into the hands of well-known musicians. The story highlights his craft and reputation among performers seeking bespoke guitars, shedding light on a small-town artisan whose work resonates far beyond his workshop.

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    LOVEBITES bassist Fami. to launch first regular radio show●LOVEBITESのベーシスト Fami。、初のレギュラー・ラジオ番組”Fami。’s RADIO SLAP!”11月よりスタート!多趣味でおしゃべりなFami。の魅力を詰め込んだ30分! | ニュース | 激ロック LOVEBITESのベMmastodonCultureEntertainment112 h ago

    Fami., bassist of Japanese power metal band LOVEBITES, will launch her first regular radio program, "Fami.'s RADIO SLAP!", on interfm starting in November. The 30-minute show will center on bass and conversation, showcasing the multi-hobby, talkative personality of the musician in her first ongoing radio role.

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    Himesh Reshammiya says he's motivated to get back in shape▼Himesh Reshammiya is ‘full on motivated’ to get back into ‘ripped mode’; watch video✉newsHealthFitness4 h ago

    Singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya says he is 'full on motivated' to return to 'ripped mode', sharing that he is gearing up for a new fitness push. The Indian Express carried his remarks, drawing attention from fans discussing his transformation plans.

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    Billy Joel's Five-Ingredient Marinade Wins Fans Over▼Billy Joel’s 5-Ingredient Marinade Hits All the Right Notes✉newsLifeFood4 h ago

    A simple five-ingredient marinade credited to singer Billy Joel is drawing attention in food coverage. The recipe, highlighted by Allrecipes, is being praised for its simplicity and flavor, with writers noting it 'hits all the right notes' — a nod to the musician's career. Interest centers on how few ingredients it takes to make a workable marinade.

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    Italian Pianist Christian Pastorino to Perform at Hoff-Barthelson Music School▼Award-Winning Italian Pianist Christian Pastorino to Perform at Hoff-Barthelson Music School Nov. 6✉newsCultureMusic28 min ago

    Award-winning Italian pianist Christian Pastorino is scheduled to perform at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School on November 6. The announcement was reported locally, though further details about the programme or venue city have not been confirmed. The concert offers audiences a chance to hear the internationally recognised musician live.