Music
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How Taylor Swift changed copyright negotiations in music
under the radar The success of Taylor's Version rerecordings has put new pressure on record labels
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Get into the groove at these delightful record stores
The Week Recommends Each one strikes its own chord
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Taylor Swift's surprise double album: an event of 'world-shaking proportions'
Why Everyone's Talking About Fans are 'reeling' after The Tortured Poets Department is followed by The Anthology – 15 additional tracks
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Why Chechnya has banned music that is 'too fast or too slow'
Under The Radar Many Western pop songs – and Russian national anthem – fall foul of new rules to protect 'cultural heritage'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Back to backlash: is Amy Winehouse biopic trashing her legacy?
Talking Point Fans of the late singer-songwriter are unimpressed by previews of the upcoming film
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Eurovision stars weigh politics and principles as calls for boycott over Israel grow
Under The Radar One of the biggest artistic competitions on Earth finds itself in the middle of a widening debate about if — and how — to address the ongoing war in Gaza
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is Beyoncé now a country superstar? Depends on who you ask.
In The Spotlight The pop diva's 'Texas Hold 'Em' is the hottest country song on the charts. Why won't some people admit the obvious?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Best music albums: new releases of 2024
The Week Recommends A round-up of the best pop, dance, indie, classical and rock releases
By The Week UK Published
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Concert tours to see this spring
The Week Recommends Ring in the new season with a selection of live performances
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Feds raid Diddy homes in alleged sex trafficking case
Speed Read Homeland Security raided the properties of hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics
Why Everyone's Talking About Racist backlash follows reports singer may perform an Edith Piaf song at opening ceremony
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream as spring blooms
The Week Recommends Say farewell to the snow with a selection of new music
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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9 indispensable items for any music festival
The Week Recommends Get ready for Coachella, Shaky Knees and all the festivals in-between
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Glastonbury line-up: the 'poppiest, shiniest' bill ever
Talking Point Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain will star, but some fans are 'underwhelmed'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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