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Randy Meisner, dead at 77

Meisner co-wrote and sang one of the band's most popular songs, “Take It to the Limit”

Salon

Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O'Connor’s music was my education

Sinéad O'Connor was well known for her deeply emotional voice, her outspoken stance on political issues – especially her critique of the Catholic Church – and her explorations of spiritualism and religion, but what I want to talk about, mostly, was her extraordinary songwriting.

The Conversation

Randy Meisner, Eagles co-founder and ‘Take It to the Limit’ singer, dies at 77

Bassist, who left the blockbuster band in 1977, died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dead aged 77

Former bassist and vocalist died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas

The Independent UK

His campaign forced Sinead O'Connor to scrap a 1997 Jerusalem concert. Now he is a Cabinet minister

When death threats forced Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor to call off a peace concert in Jerusalem in the summer of 1997, a young man named Itamar Ben-Gvir took credit for the campaign against her

The Independent UK

Vigil held for Sinead O’Connor as dozens pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

The Grammy-winning Irish singer died on Thursday aged 56.

The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor previously revealed instructions she gave her children in event of her death

Irish singer instructed children to prioritise her art after her demise

The Independent UK

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Jason Aldean thinks he’s been misunderstood. He’s hasn’t.

His claim that there is not a “single lyric” in the song that references race is disingenuous. For one thing, the term “good ol’ boy” refers exclusively to white people. And then there are the images — a number of which are from protests in other countries!

Chicago Sun-Times

The Jonas Brothers announce 50 new tour dates including six UK and Ireland concerts

Former Disney Channel stars will perform hits from five of their previous albums

The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor hailed as ‘a one-off and a huge talent’

Artists and famous faces from around the world have paid tribute to the Grammy-winning Irish singer and activist following her death aged 56.

The Independent UK

With Broadway residency, new memoir on the horizon, Melissa Etheridge is finding inner joy again

“Melissa Etheridge: My Window” opens in September in New York.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five important life lessons that Sinéad O'Connor has taught us

Marie Claire

Mercury Prize 2023: the shoo-ins, surprises and shock omissions

All the key takeaways from this year’s shortlist...

Evening Standard

This Spotify feature reveals your favorite Taylor Swift eras — here’s how it works

If you're a dedicated Swiftie, you'll love this new Spotify feature that reveals your favorite Taylor Swift albums and creates a custom graphic to share with the world.

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Louder

Bruce Soord announces third solo album Luminescence

The Pineapple Thief frontman Bruce Soord will release his third solo album in September

The Conversation

Sinéad O'Connor: a troubled soul with immense talent and unbowed spirit

Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinéad O’Connor who died yesterday at the age of 56.

Louder

"We’re heading somewhere beautiful and peaceful, but it may take some time to get there and there may be some fighting on the way": A tribute to Sinead O'Connor, pop star, protest singer and eternal rebel

Irish music writer Stuart Bailie remembers the Sinéad O’Connor he knew

The Independent UK

Travis Kelce admits he failed to give Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number

‘This pairing would be everything honestly,’ says fan

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Evening Standard

How to discover your top five Taylor Swift Eras on Spotify

Are you a Midnights girlie? Or a die-hard 1989 fan?

MusicRadar

How many songwriters does it take to make a hit record? Way more than it used to…

Only a couple were needed per hit back in the 1970s - now you need nearly five, and Beyoncé uses 18!

Louder

“I’ve taken my lack of proficiency into the spotlight… unless you push yourself, I can’t see the use in a solo album”: Trevor Rabin’s desire to take risks

Jacaranda, the precursor to 2023 album Rio, represents an exercise in self-challenge, and a distancing from his work with Yes and on movie scores

The Guardian - UK

‘An incredible loss’: Ireland shares memories of Sinéad O’Connor

Shocked by her death, the singer’s compatriots recall her courage, kindness and humour

The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor was ‘completely fearless in face of conservative Irish society’

She sparked a ferocious backlash when she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on US TV show Saturday Night Live in 1992.

The Independent UK

The Mercury Prize is supposed to celebrate excellence. How did Fred Again get shortlisted?

This year’s shortlist is one of the most eclectic in years, with everything from Dublin folk to London hip-hop making the cut. Roisin O’Connor takes issue with just one of the contenders

The Guardian - UK

Devendra Banhart: ‘A tattoo of bull’s horns almost piercing my nipples felt very inspiring’

The playful Venezuelan American singer answers your questions, taking in Marc Bolan, haircuts from Cate Le Bon, and his ‘bottomless pit of regret’

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