Music

The Explainer Some of pop's biggest hits have been misinterpreted by politicians and the public alike

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated 6 December 24

Talking Point Some listeners aren't convinced by the streaming platform's AI features – or what they say about their music habits

By Abby Wilson Published 5 December 24

Speed Read The rapper accused Universal Music of boosting Kendrick Lamar's diss track and said UMG allowed him to be falsely accused of pedophilia

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 27 November 24

In the Spotlight Band Aid's massively popular 1984 hit raised around £8m for famine relief in Ethiopia and the charity has generated over £140m in total

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 19 November 24

In the Spotlight She's calling out fans and the media for invasive behavior

By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published 12 November 24

Speed Read The legendary producer is perhaps best known as the architect behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 November 24

In the Spotlight From narrowly escaping the Manson Family murders to producing The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, his cultural imprint extended far beyond music

By The Week UK Published 4 November 24

Under the Radar In a world first, 'rights of nature' project petitions copyright office to recognise Los Cedros forest as song co-creator

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 3 November 24

In the Spotlight Some argue that Liam Payne's death should lead to a ban on young pop stars

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 21 October 24

Speed Read Singer fell from third floor of hotel in Argentina

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 17 October 24

In the Spotlight The songwriter, singer and film-star has died aged 88

By The Week UK Published 13 October 24

Under the Radar Regime cracks down on creatives who helped turn nationwide Woman, Life, Freedom protests 'into a cultural uprising'

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 10 October 24