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    Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80▼Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'✉newsCultureMusic2 h ago

    Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after what her family described as a brief battle with cancer. Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow musicians honouring the singer, songwriter and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades and included hits such as 'Jolene' and '9 to 5'.

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    Singer D4vd to stand trial over teenage girl's death▼D4vd murder case: Singer to stand trial on charges over 14-year-old girl's death✉newsWorldCrime5 h ago

    Singer D4vd is set to stand trial on murder charges connected to the death of a 14-year-old girl. The case, now moving toward trial, has drawn widespread attention given the artist's prominence in the music industry. Coverage so far confirms only the trial decision; further details about the charges, the victim, or a trial date have not been made available.

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    From Ma Rainey to AI: The Long Fight over Artist Control▼From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight over Artist Control✉newsTechnology8 h ago

    Commentary drawing on the history of Black musical pioneers such as Ma Rainey, whose recordings were exploited by labels, argues that today's generative AI revives a century-old dispute over who owns and profits from an artist's voice and likeness. Writers say new technology amplifies old patterns of exploitation, and the piece is being shared amid ongoing debates over AI training on musicians' work and new rules on voice replication consent.

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    German singer and TV host Ina Müller is trending as audiences watch a musical performance from her late-night show Inas Nacht, available on ARD Mediathek. In the segment, Müller performs the song 'Weiter' alongside fellow German artists Johannes Oerding and Peter Maffay. The clip has drawn notable attention in Germany, with many viewers revisiting the joint performance featuring the three well-known musicians.

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    Houston singer launches startup to simplify South Asian weddings●Houston singer built a startup to help fix the chaos of South Asian weddings✉newsBusinessStartups44 min ago

    A Houston-based singer has founded a startup aimed at fixing the logistical chaos that often surrounds South Asian weddings. The venture, covered by the Houston Chronicle, is drawing attention for targeting the multi-day, multi-vendor celebrations common in South Asian communities, offering a service designed to make planning large, elaborate family events more manageable.

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    Unheard John Coltrane recordings to be released from Tiberi tapes●Previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by Frank TiberiYhnCultureMusic1081 d ago

    Previously unheard recordings of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, captured by saxophonist Frank Tiberi, are being released by Impulse Records as part of celebrations marking Coltrane's centenary. The news is drawing attention from jazz fans and musicians, many expressing amazement that new material from one of jazz's most influential figures is still emerging decades after his death in 1967.

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    Dan Saks tours Dutch cycling paths to launch picture book●🚲 ICYMI: To mark the release of his picture book "On Our Bikes," musician and educator Dan Saks traveled across the # NeMmastodonCultureBooks51 h ago

    Musician and educator Dan Saks marked the release of his picture book "On Our Bikes" by traveling across the Netherlands with his family to test out the country's famous cycling infrastructure. A music video and vlog show the family riding along countryside routes and crossing the kind of bike-friendly paths the country is known for, tying the trip to the book's themes.

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    Conductor Roberto Tibiriçá is being mourned in Brazil, with the city of Curitiba honouring the maestro's contribution to the country's concert music tradition. Tributes highlight the lasting legacy he leaves behind as a leading figure in Brazilian classical music, and fellow musicians and institutions are remembering his work and influence.

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    Reggae drummer Sly Dunbar dies at 73●A Look at a Reggae Legend Has Died After Being Found Unresponsive: Sly Dunbar Was 73 https:// justpaste.in/movies/a-lookMmastodonCultureMusic34 h ago

    Jamaican reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, one half of the legendary rhythm section Sly and Robbie, has died at the age of 73 after reportedly being found unresponsive. Dunbar played with Bob Marley and many other major artists and helped shape reggae's sound worldwide. Tributes from fans and musicians are circulating online.

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    Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, founder, bassist and vocalist of the British heavy metal band Venom, has died at the age of 63. VICE described him as the godfather of black metal, reflecting the band's enormous influence on extreme metal through albums like those of the early 1980s. Fans and musicians worldwide are sharing tributes to the Newcastle-born pioneer whose band shaped the sound of black metal and thrash.

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    CHOMPI portable sampler goes fully open-source▼CHOMPI portable sampler instrument is now open-source (hardware and software)YhnTechnologySoftware10712 min ago

    CHOMPI, a portable sampler instrument popular with hobbyist musicians, has released both its hardware and software as open-source. The announcement means builders and developers can now study, modify, and create their own versions of the device. Tech and music communities are discussing what this could mean for DIY synth and sampler projects.

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    Bad Temper Joe performs at Würzburg Guitar Festival 2026●Bad Temper Joe | 2. Würzburger Gitarrenfestival 2026 . #musicphotography #stagephotography #concertphotography #livephotMmastodonCultureMusic417 h ago

    Photographer Gerald Langer shared black-and-white stage photos of blues musician Bad Temper Joe performing at the second Würzburg Guitar Festival in 2026. The images, tagged with concert and music photography labels, show the artist with guitar and lap steel. The photos are drawing attention from blues fans and photography enthusiasts in the region.

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    Michael McDonald, the Doobie Brothers singer, is trending after an exclusive interview in which a man says he is the singer's long-lost son. He describes discovering after 58 years that the famous musician is his father and recounts the moment of that revelation. The story has drawn wide attention, with the singer's name trending on search in both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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    The name of Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock singer and former American Idol judge, is circulating amid reports of her death. Details about when, where, or how she died have not been confirmed in the available information. Fans are sharing tributes and memories of her music career as word spreads.

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    Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo López, from Málaga, is expecting his first child with Laura Rubio, roughly a year after the couple married in a secret ceremony. Spanish outlets including Diario Sur and El Correo reported the news, with fans and media congratulating the musician as word spreads across the country.

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    A promotional feature titled Music Monday is highlighting Hobo West, putting the venue and its music programming in front of a wider audience. The item presents Hobo West as a destination for live music, with local tourism promoters sharing the feature as part of an ongoing series celebrating area musicians and music spots.

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    Nakey Jakey answers 100 questions on YouTube, mental health and music●I asked Nakey Jakey 100 Questions about YouTube, Mental Health, Videogamedunkey & Making Music▶youtubeHealthMental Health131.7K16 min ago

    A long-form interview with YouTuber and musician Nakey Jakey has drawn wide attention, drawing over 129,000 likes. In it, he answers 100 rapid questions covering his career on YouTube, his music projects, fellow creator Videogamedunkey, and his experience with mental health. Viewers are responding to the rare candid look at a usually low-key creator.

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    Swedish media are reporting that Cronos, frontman of the British heavy metal band Venom, has died. The news is spreading quickly across search and news aggregators, with the story ranking highly in both Sweden and the United States. Venom were pioneers of the extreme metal genre, and fans are reacting to the announcement, though details about his death have not yet been confirmed.

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    Pianist-composer to join Arkansas Symphony musicians for chamber concert▼ENTERTAINMENT: Pianist-composer joins ASO musicians for chamber concert; Monster Jam celebrates 35 years in February✉newsCultureEntertainment2 min ago

    The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that a pianist-composer will perform alongside Arkansas Symphony Orchestra musicians in an upcoming chamber concert. The paper's entertainment roundup also notes that Monster Jam, the touring motorsport show, is marking its 35th anniversary with events scheduled for February. Both items point to a busy stretch of live entertainment in Arkansas in the coming weeks.

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    Venom bassist and vocalist Conrad 'Cronos' Lant is reported dead, prompting tributes from across the metal world. Original Venom guitarist Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn paid tribute, saying the pair 'changed the history of metal as we know it'. Venom, formed in Newcastle in the late 1970s, are widely credited with shaping black and extreme metal, and fans have been sharing memories of the frontman.

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    French painter Henry Lerolle remembered on his birthday●French artist Henry Lerolle, born OTD in 1848, exhibited works at the Paris Salon in 1868, 1885, and 1895 https:// toileMmastodonCultureArt48 h ago

    Henry Lerolle, the French artist and collector born on this day in 1848, is being remembered for his career linking art and Parisian cultural life. He showed paintings at the Paris Salon in 1868, 1885, and 1895, and became known as well for his patronage of musicians and painters of his era.

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    Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, singer and bassist of British black metal pioneers Venom, has died at the age of 63, according to Rolling Stone. Lant fronted the Newcastle band, whose early 1980s albums helped define extreme metal and influenced generations of metal musicians. Fans and musicians are sharing tributes across social media.

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    Japanese rock circles are reacting to news that BraHman vocalist Toshi-Low has announced he is battling cancer. Among those responding, former NMB48 member Miki Yagata publicly told him she would be waiting for his return, a message picked up by Yahoo! News and TV Asahi. Sugizo, the Luna Sea and X Japan guitarist, is drawing attention in connection with the story as fans rally support for the singer.

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    School of Rock fans toast the film's anniversary▼“Now raise your goblet of rock. It’s a toast to those who rock! “ # schoolofrock # jackblack # richardlinklater # moviesMmastodonCultureFilm316 h ago

    Fans are quoting the famous 'goblet of rock' toast from School of Rock, the 2003 comedy directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black. The film, loosely based on musician Paul Green, was released on October 3, 2003, and posts are marking the occasion with its best-known lines and celebrating its lasting appeal.

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    Emmy-nominated musician Gabe Lopez dies of lymphoma●What to Know About emmy Nominee Dies of Lymphoma: Mother Confirms Death of Gabe Lopez https:// justpaste.in/movies/what-MmastodonCultureCelebrity12 h ago

    Gabe Lopez, an Emmy-nominated musician and producer known for his work in television and with the RuPaul's Drag Race circle, has died of lymphoma, his mother confirmed. Tags accompanying reports point to tributes from fans and colleagues in the music and drag communities. Little verified detail about his age, date of death or career credits is available in the circulating coverage.

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    AI Songwriting Experiment Pits Humans Against the Machine▼An A.I. Songwriting Experiment: Humans Against the Machine✉newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    The New York Times reports on a songwriting experiment comparing human musicians with artificial intelligence. The piece explores whether AI tools can match human creativity in composing music, testing both on original songs and examining the results. It reflects a growing debate in the music industry about the role of generative AI in creative work and what it means for artists' livelihoods.

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    Macklemore joins Cypress Hill on stage to speak on Gaza▼# Gaza # macklemore # cypresshill # israel # politics “ Don't you just love the Streisand Effect? During their concert,MmastodonWarMiddle East63 h ago

    Rapper Macklemore appeared at a Cypress Hill concert, where he was put on the big screen to speak about the war in Gaza, which he described as genocide, and about the exploitation of children in Congo's mining industry. The remarks are being shared widely online, with commenters invoking the Streisand Effect — the idea that attempts to silence criticism have only amplified it. The moment adds to growing celebrity commentary on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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    D4vd case: Timeline of investigation into teen girl's death▼D4vd murder case: A timeline of the investigation into 14-year-old girl's death✉newsWorldCrime56 min ago

    News outlets are laying out a detailed timeline of the murder investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl, a case connected to the singer D4vd. The girl's body was found in a vehicle registered to the artist, and the coverage traces how the investigation has unfolded, drawing wide attention as new details about the case continue to emerge.

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    Man learns singer Michael McDonald is his biological father▼Nearly 60 years after his adoption, man learns musician Michael McDonald is his biological father✉newsScienceBiology26 min ago

    A man adopted nearly 60 years ago has discovered that Michael McDonald, the singer-songwriter known for his work with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, is his biological father. The story has drawn wide attention as a striking late-life family revelation involving a well-known musician.

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    Phil Collins says he and Paul McCartney have 'kissed and made up', ending a decades-long rift between the two music legends. The comments, reported by People, renew attention on a feud that had lingered for years. Fans of both musicians are discussing the reconciliation and the history behind the falling-out.

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    Ciao Maschio is drawing attention in Italy after comments made on the show. Singer Roby Facchinetti, appearing as a guest, joked about the late Silvio Berlusconi, saying that when it came to pay, 'I wanted to ask him for a lot more money.' The remark, picked up by ANSA, is circulating as clips and quotes from the episode spread among Italian audiences.

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    Northwest Missouri Wind Symphony to perform at state music educators conference▼Wind Symphony to perform at Missouri Music Educators Conference✉newsCultureMusic20 h ago

    Northwest Missouri State University's Wind Symphony will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference. The invitation places the university ensemble in front of music educators from across the state, a showcase opportunity for its student musicians and its music program. Details of the performance date and program are available through the university.

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    Noah's 'Hunger' Strike and Drake's 'Solar' Power Draw Attention▼Spot Check: Noah's "Hunger" Strike; Drake's "Solar" Power✉newsBusinessLabor22 min ago

    A music industry spot-check item is linking singer Noah to a so-called 'Hunger' strike and Drake to something dubbed 'Solar' power, pairing the two artists in one roundup. No further details about the exact projects or events behind the phrases were given. The piece appears to be a quick roundup note about the two musicians' latest moves.

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    Sudan war cripples musicians' livelihood▼Sudan war cripples musicians’ livelihood✉newsWarSudan52 min ago

    Sudan's civil war has devastated the country's music scene, leaving musicians unable to earn a living as conflict disrupts performances, venues and daily life across the country. Many artists have been displaced or forced abroad, and Sudan's rich musical traditions face an uncertain future as the war grinds on.

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    Music fans share picks for Bandcamp Friday●My # BandcampFriday picks: Sweet Petunia # queer # folk # boston https:// sweetpetunia.bandcamp.com/albu m/foggy-mountaiMmastodonLifeAutos71 d ago

    Listeners are highlighting artists to support on Bandcamp Friday, the recurring event when the platform waives its fees so more money goes to musicians. Recommendations include Sweet Petunia, a queer folk act from Boston with the album Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown, alongside Paper Lady's shoegaze and dreampop release Idle Fate and experimental noise act Vorhex Angel. The suggestions reflect an ongoing push to direct streaming-era listeners toward buying music directly from independent artists.

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    AI startup Suno unveils tool that adds music to speech▼AI startup Suno’s new tool puts music to spoken word✉newsBusinessStartups44 min ago

    AI music startup Suno has launched a new tool that automatically sets spoken word to music, turning narration or voice recordings into full songs. The feature, reported by Bloomberg and The Business Times, extends Suno's generative music technology beyond text prompts. It is drawing attention for its creative potential and for renewed questions about licensing and the impact of AI music tools on working musicians.

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    Swedish troubadour and artist Bengt Sändh has died at the age of 88. Swedish media including SVT, Expressen, Svenska Dagbladet and Sveriges Radio all reported his death, with tributes and retrospectives on his long career as a folk singer, musician and artist. Sändh was a familiar figure in the Swedish progg and troubadour tradition, known for his satirical songs and decades of performances across the country.

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    Musicians Face Off Against AI Songwriting▼Musicians Versus the A.I. Machine. Why Bother Writing Songs Anymore?✉newsTechnologyAI11 h ago

    A New York Times piece examines the growing conflict between musicians and artificial intelligence tools that can now generate songs, asking whether human songwriting still has a purpose. The article reflects a wider debate in the music industry over creative authorship, copyright and livelihoods as AI-generated music spreads online and major labels push back against unauthorized use of artists' work.

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    Country music star dies in helicopter crash at 69▼Country music star killed in helicopter crash at 69. Here’s what we know✉newsCultureMusic5 h ago

    A country music star has been killed in a helicopter crash at the age of 69, according to a Pennsylvania news outlet. Details about the victim's identity, the location of the crash, and any other casualties have not been fully confirmed as investigators begin looking into the cause of the accident.

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    Steve Reich on making music at 90▼Steve Reich on making music at age 90✉newsCultureMusic9 h ago

    Minimalist composer Steve Reich, who turns 90, is speaking about continuing to create music into his tenth decade. The interview comes as celebrations of his landmark birthday draw attention to a career spanning more than half a century, including works like Music for 18 Musicians and Different Trains that reshaped contemporary classical music.