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Harry Styles lets the music — and the joy — take over

"Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" trades sleek sensuality for a daring, sonic feast of happiness

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A century of George Martin, the architect of The Beatles’ sound

A new book of Martin's Beatles scores makes a compelling case for his unmatched influence on the band’s legacy

16.01.2026 20

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“Wish You Were Here” at 50: Pink Floyd’s deluxe box set is a triumph for devoted fans

Packed with remasters, outtakes and live recordings, this is a celebration of Pink Floyd at their creative peak

13.12.2025 10

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Inside The Beatles’ rise: “Anthology” shines again with a revelatory new restoration

The Beatles’ "Anthology" series offers uncovered outtakes and orchestral gems showcasing legends in the making

22.11.2025 5

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Paul McCartney’s Wings spread again with new book and anthology

"Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run" coincides with a hi-fi anthology that groups the group's greatest hits

03.11.2025 7

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The Boss is back: Springsteen’s “Nebraska” story comes full circle

"Deliver Me from Nowhere" and "Nebraska ’82" bring new life to a classic Springsteen era

24.10.2025 3

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“Power to the People” revives John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s most defiant era

Produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the "Power to the People" box set honors Lennon/Ono's "One to One" benefit concerts

08.10.2025 4

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“Buckingham Nicks”: The lost album that lit the fuse for Fleetwood Mac

The debut from Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks has finally been rereleased after decades of unavailability

19.09.2025 7

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The genius of the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul”

"Rubber Soul" marked a watershed moment — an unmistakable harbinger for innovative and even more provocative works

09.09.2025 5

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The Beatles bet on filling Shea and invented a rock’s new era

In 1965, a risky Shea Stadium show cemented Beatlemania and changed the scale of rock concerts forever

15.08.2025 6

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Colonel Tom Parker wasn’t the villain of Elvis’ story

"The Colonel and the King" reveals a complex, often misunderstood figure whose ambitions mirrored Presley's

09.08.2025 5

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From “Rumours” to “Appetite for Destruction”: Inside the Record Plant’s legacy

"Buzz Me In" chronicles the glory and chaos of one of the most iconic recording studios in music history

02.07.2025 10

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The Band’s secret weapon, Richard Manuel, finally gets his due

Stephen Lewis’ biography focuses on the creative life rather than the tragic end of The Band's unsung genius

17.06.2025 4

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American Music Honors strike a defiant chord amid tumultuous times

Now in its third year, the American Music Honors convened on Saturday evening at Monmouth University in unforgettable fashion. Presented by the...

28.04.2025 10

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The latest book on the romance of Beatles lore reassesses Lennon and McCartney’s bond

Ian Leslie’s "John & Paul" risks distorting history by romanticizing a bond that had long since faded

11.04.2025 4

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Inside John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s fight for change: "One to One" unveils new truths

Featuring unheard recordings and restored concert footage, "One to One" adds clarity to their fight against apathy

04.04.2025 10

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Rethinking Yoko: David Sheff’s biography challenges decades of misinformation

Drawing from his friendship with Ono, Sheff examines her personal struggles and pivotal role in Lennon’s legacy

29.03.2025 5

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"Venus and Mars" revisited: Wings' 1975 classic gets the ultimate upgrade

The newly remastered half-speed vinyl breathes new life into Paul McCartney’s rock opus

21.03.2025 9

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Bruce Springsteen warned Peter Wolf about writing a memoir — he did it anyway

Peter Wolf’s "Waiting on the Moon" chronicles a life lived in the heart of rock

14.03.2025 10

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"Ribbons of Rust" revisits The Beatles’ roots and the sounds that shaped them

Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack’s book traces The Beatles’ formative years, exploring what shaped their rise

14.02.2025 4

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"Midas Man" fumbles the legacy of Beatles manager Brian Epstein

While Jacob Fortune-Lloyd delivers a compelling performance, the film glosses over key aspects of Epstein’s story

24.01.2025 9

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Ringo Starr’s "Look Up" is a triumphant return to form with a twist of twang

Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup

10.01.2025 8

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