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Kendrick Lamar earns his first UK Number 1 single with "Not Like Us" after nine months since its initial release. The track also became the most-streamed song in the UK this week, with 6.4 million streams.

n the original BBC version of The Office, Ricky Gervais's character David Brent frequently used the double-entendre punch line "as the actress said to the bishop". When the show was adapted for American audiences, the phrase was changed to Steve Carell's memorable "that's what she she said."

The CD holds roughly 74 minutes of music specifically because the head of Sony wanted you to be able to listen to the entirety of Beethoven’s 9th symphony on one disc.

25 years ago today, Kid Koala released his debut album Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, crafted by hand-cutting vinyl on an 8‐track over 4 years.

Ludwig von Beethoven's associates used notebooks to hold conversations with the composer after he became functionally deaf, to the point where historians can roughly piece together whole conversations the composer had based on what was written.

Black Sabbath started out as the Polka Tulk Blues Band, and featured a saxophonist and slide guitarist. Polka Tulk broke up and reformed as a four-man band called Earth in order to quietly get rid of the two extra musicians.

In 2016, Mozart sold more CDs than Beyoncé. This was due to the release of a box set commemorating the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death including 200 discs per set. Each disc counted as a separate sale, propelling Mozart ahead of contemporary artists in CD sales the year.

What was the first game you remember playing on a desktop computer?

It doesn't cost anything to be polite - in fact, it might save you money.

There might be a few things you'll regret in life. Learning how to play an instrument isn't going to be one of them.

You won't always have great days. You're going to have some pretty bad ones, too. But you can make a bad day better with having some music.

Todd Rundgren’s ‘The Arena Tour Live’ Arrives on Vinyl for Record Store Day 2025 zurl.co/OqkeC

3 years ago today, we lost alt.rock musician and singer-songwriter Mark Lanegan at the age of 57. He was a co-founder of Screaming Trees and was also a member of Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins.

11 years ago today, Norah Jones started a 6-week run at #1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with Feels Like Home' the singer's 2nd US #1. The album's lead single, won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. '

On this day in 1978, The Police filmed a Wrigley's Spearmint chewing gum TV commercial - dying their hair blond for the shoot and sparking the signature bleached-blond look.

On this day in 1998, Madonna released her Ray of Light album, heavily influenced by electronic and techno music, with hits like the title track "Ray of Light," "Frozen," and "Nothing Really Matters."

On this day in 2011, Adele releases her second album, 21, in the US. With sales of over 31 million copies worldwide, 21 is the best-selling album of the 21st century and here are 5 mind-blowing facts about the record: zurl.co/RcVS7

What’s a song that perfectly captures the sound of a specific decade?

Patsy Cline’s Lost Recordings Unearthed in ‘Imagine That’—A Landmark Collection Arriving for Record Store Day zurl.co/Voaex

Tucker Wetmore announces his debut album What Not To, out April 25, and drops new single 3,2,1. Following his PLATINUM hit Wind Up Missin’ You, he joins Thomas Rhett’s BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR 2025 this summer. Listen now and get tickets: zurl.co/pbzB5

Photo Gallery: Foster The People with Good Neighbours at Toronto’s History zurl.co/5ZlQI

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On this day in 1993, Radiohead released their debut album Pablo Honey featuring the hit single "Creep," which became an international sensation and catapulted the band into the spotlight, and they're still not fans of the song.

51 years ago today, Elton John released "Candle in the Wind," written in honor of Marilyn Monroe.

Stevie Nicks is trending, so let's bring this amazing quote out again.

On this day in 2011, Adele releases her second album, 21, in the US. With sales of over 31 million copies worldwide, 21 is the best-selling album of the 21st century, and one of the best-selling albums of all time.

On this day in 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas, Rick James launches his first headlining tour, with Prince as opening act. Here's Prince's pass for the tour.

Sam Fender releases his third album People Watching, the follow-up to Seventeen Going Under. He’s set for a sold-out European tour and major outdoor shows in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Belfast this summer. Listen now and get tickets: zurl.co/KrtFK

Honestly, this sign should be everywhere.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, and Gracie Abrams release Call Me When You Break Up, the latest track from I Said I Love You First, out March 21. The album chronicles Gomez and Blanco’s love story. Watch the video and listen now: zurl.co/kiwgF

If you had a bad day, here you go.

Don Toliver’s LV Bag debuted at Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week. Following Hardstone Psycho and the PSYCHO Tour, he continues to push boundaries. More music and surprises coming in 2025. zurl.co/b7rlR

Daniel Lanois returns to Ontario this August for rare live performances with the Lanois Trio, featuring Jermaine Holmes and Jim Wilson. Experience an intimate night of powerful harmonies and sonic mastery. Tickets available now here: zurl.co/keg0e

Avery Anna drops her new single Mr. Predictable, her first solo release since Breakup Over Breakfast. She’s climbing the charts with Sam Barber on Indigo and just performed it on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Catch her at Stagecoach and on tour with Luke Bryan. zurl.co/qmooI

The iPod Mini was released 21 years ago this week.

The Billboard Hot 100 41 years ago this week.

You suddenly find yourself on-stage for your own TED Talk. With no prior planning, what's a topic you can discuss for 18 minutes?

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"Crazy Little Thing Called Love," Queen's tribute to Elvis, took Freddie Mercury 10 minutes to write while taking a bath.

Tyler Braden announces his debut album Devil and a Prayer, out May 16 via Warner Music Nashville. Lead single GOD & GUNS N’ ROSES is out now. Braden will hit the road with Warren Zeiders on The Relapse Tour this spring. zurl.co/ZDE0u