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There is currently a discussion at Talk:Sabaton (band) currently ongoing regarding a statement from the musical style section, and could use some opinions from members of this WikiProject to see if a consensus can be reached. The topic is Talk:Sabaton (band)#"Big Four Power Metal bands" statement. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 18:21, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently a discussion ongoing at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Concerts regarding the usage of festivals for tour date tables, which may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Any input would be appreciated. The discussion is called Music festivals in Venue column on tour date table, or in Explanatory footnotes?. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 16:15, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently an ongoing discussion at Talk:Illumishade regarding the genre that the band perform. Some input from this WikiProject would be appreciated. The discussion is called Genres. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 17:17, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There's a discussion on how we should format the the first paragraph on the lead section of the Phil Spector article, which can be found at Talk:Phil Spector#"Convicted murderer" in lead section. Feedback from project members would be appreciated. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 09:43, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I want to start a page for a musical artist under that artist's name, but it currently redirects to a band's page that happens to have that musicians name as part of the band they were in. Now, that artist has enough to warrant their own page under that artist's own name as a solo artist. How do you manage this? Ravin9976 (talk) 20:22, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There's a quote from John "Drumbo" French in The Magic Band article about how difficult it was to work with Captain Beefheart/Van Vliet. The issue is that the reference, as stated, fails verification. At the very least there are no page numbers that high (815-816) in the Mike Barnes book Captain Beefheart. The quote has been promulgated throughout the internet and I suppose it must exist so I am hoping someone in this WikiProject has access to the book and can find the quote on whatever page it might be on. I have tried my best to at least find some aspect of the quote in the Barnes book online but have come up empty.
Here are all the particulars:

• Captain Beefheart by Mike Barnes, published by Omnibus Press in 2011. 410 pages.
  

Quote:

"If Van Vliet built a house like he wrote music, the methodology would go something like this ... The house is sketched on the back of a Denny's placemat in such an odd fashion that when he presents it to the contractor without plans or research, the contractor says "This structure is going to be hard to build, it's going to be tough to make it safe and stable because it is so unique in design." Van Vliet then yells at the contractor and intimidates him into doing the job anyway. The contractor builds the home, figuring out all the intricacies involved in structural integrity himself because whenever he approaches Van Vliet, he finds that he seems completely unable to comprehend technical problems and just yells, "Quit asking me about this stuff and build the damned house."...When the house is finished no one gets paid, and Van Vliet has a housewarming party, invites none of the builders and tells the guests he built the whole thing himself."

I did find a 2020 blog post that had the quote in full - from A&M Records-Alan & Margaret Ashworth "Well Done Beefheart" - but the only source they gave was "John ‘Drumbo’ French, who told an interviewer". Thanks in advance for any help. = Shearonink (talk) 01:50, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I’d love to request feedback or a review of a draft I submitted: Draft:Sawyer Sharbino. He’s a singer, songwriter, and actor with numerous music releases across major platforms, as well as coverage in LA Weekly and Entertainment Vine. He also appears in the Netflix documentary Bad Influence releasing April 9, 2025.

The draft includes Discography, Music videos, and references to his work across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much, ~~~~ Wikicontributor2025hi (talk) 00:26, 1 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi to all,

I worked on this bio for a long time and would be very thankful for any feedback on whether the article I created follows all of the requirements needed to be published.

Here's the link: User:Ivhutt/Oz Noy

I thank anyone taking the time in advance.

Best, Ivhutt (talk) Ivhutt (talk) 18:45, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion at Talk:PinkPantheress#Photo consensus that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. orangesclub 🍊 01:05, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Heyhi, for the past quarter of the year I have attempted to improve the quality of the Deadmau5 article. I've failed to attract the attention of editors with similar leanings so if anyone here is interested in improving the article I encourage you to come and check out what I've done with it. :) Thank you!! ~ GoatLordServant^(Talk) 15:07, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:The Chicks § Reorganization for potential GA, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 06:18, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion currently ongoing at Talk:Wintersleep in regards to a section about band members. Some input from this WikiProject would be appreciated. The discussion is Band members section. Thank you. HorrorLover555 (talk) 12:30, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion on the murder information in the infobox of the Dimebag Darrell article. It can be found at Talk:Dimebag Darrell#About the cause of death in the infobox. Input from project members would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 02:08, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There's an important discussion regarding how we should handle the Death and tributes section of the Brian Wilson article. The discussion can be found at Talk:Brian Wilson#Death section. Input from project members would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 13:29, 15 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Greetings WikiProject Editors,

I’m reaching out to kindly request a neutral editorial review of the following draft article:

🔗 Draft:Seabrun “Candy” Hunter Jr.

A Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure has been posted on the draft’s Talk page, in full transparency. The subject is a documented co-writer and sideman with Richard Penniman (Little Richard), credited on BMI/MLC entries and referenced in historical reviews of the unreleased 1975 Reprise album.

The estate has organized third-party sources and archived reviews confirming authorship, performance history, and notability. We respectfully ask if a WikiProject editor may assist with review or provide neutral feedback toward potential mainspace inclusion.

Thank you for your time and service to knowledge stewardship.

— Respectfully,

Tyanna R. Battle (Estate Representative)

COI Disclosure Ty Bat Zan (talk) 21:45, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion currently ongoing at Talk:The Jackson 5 in question about a touring member's inclusion in the infobox and timeline. Some opinions from members from this WikiProject on this matter would be appreciated. The discussion is Taryll Jackson a member?. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 19:11, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion currently ongoing at Talk:Ghost (Swedish band) in regards to the inclusion of a band member which may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. The discussion is Semi-protected Edit Request on June 27, 2025. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 07:07, 29 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Sure Shot (rapper)#Requested move 26 June 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 12:08, 4 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Serguei (artist)#Requested move 10 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. --MikutoH ^talk! 23:06, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion currently ongoing at Talk:Oasis (band) regarding whether the band became active again in either their announcement in 2024 or when they performed their first reunion show in 2025. Some input from this WikiProject would be appreciated. The discussion is called Reunion in 2024 or 2025?. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 13:07, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Sure Shot (rapper)#Requested move 26 June 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPath^talk 15:54, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:The Highwaymen (country supergroup)#Requested move 4 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPath^talk 06:55, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Charli XCX#Requested move 14 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Web-julio (talk) 20:43, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

An editor has requested that Yoann Lemoine be moved to Woodkid, which may be of interest to this WikiProject. You are invited to participate in the move discussion. Taffer😊💬_(she/they) 21:04, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

I propose a WikiProject with the working title of Art & Architecture Copyedits.

The proposed WikiProject has two main goals:

1. To copyedit any articles related to Art & Architecture that have the copyedit or clarify tag, and
2. To create a supportive, welcoming space for newcomers. Experienced editors are also very appreciated, especially for the proposal process, but the WikiProject, once created, will mainly be recruiting newcomers.

If you would like to join, please do comment below, and I'll ping you during the proposal to confirm your intent. I will be posting this message on all related WikiProjects. All experience levels appreciated! 22ManzanaBoy (talk) 15:51, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Yoann Lemoine#Requested move 8 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPath^talk 01:56, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a discussion currently ongoing at Talk:Oasis (band) regarding whether a member is in the band officially or if they are a touring musician. Some input from this WikiProject would be appreciated. The discussion is called Discussion on whether Joey Waronker is a member or a touring member. Thanks. HorrorLover555 (talk) 16:24, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Giovanni Matteo Mario#Requested move 5 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPath^talk 11:23, 20 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Britney Spears § Conservatorship wording, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 02:26, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey folks. There's currently an article called Liquid (musician). But, Liquid was not a musician, it was two DJs. That is, Liquid was -- a dance music act, or hardcore music act? I'm not sure of the best way to very briefly describe and therefore name it, as I'm not really familiar with this musical form. But I do think the article should be renamed, since Liquid was one person, not two. Can interested editors assist with this? Perhaps the article should be called "Liquid (music group)". — Mudwater ^(Talk) 01:36, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Poyushchie vmeste#Requested move 20 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Векочел (talk) 07:22, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Stevie Young#Stevie Young nationality, which is well within the scope of this WikiProject. HorrorLover555 (talk) 19:04, 27 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I have a quick question for this project: is it relevant to include a musician's influence in the lead section? Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 19:26, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Are we talking about acts/genres that influenced the musician or the other way around? In case of the former, this would normally be on a "Musical style" or "Early life" (i.e. their musical upbringing) section, but if there's none available, it could be fine in a lead section. If it's about how the musician influenced other musicians and genres, then it could definitely be mentioned in the lead, which would even help quickly establishing their notability. Victor Lopes ^Fala!•C 20:32, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Britney Spears § GA plans, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 21:46, 30 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I would like to request a page be added for a notable musician. I have a draft for unbiased neutral review with sources.

Tyler Morris (musician) – Draft Wikipedia Article

Tyler Morris (born November 4, 1998) is an American blues‑rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has earned three Grammy Award nominations and is a voting member of both the Recording Academy (NARAS) and the Country Music Association (CMA).

Early life and education

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Morris began playing guitar at age nine and was performing professionally by age eleven. He later studied guitar performance and music production at Berklee College of Music.

Career

Debut and early albums

Morris released his debut album, And So It Begins (2015), at age 16. He followed that with Next in Line (2018), a critically praised record featuring guest performances by Joe Louis Walker and the Uptown Horns, and produced by Grammy-winning Paul Nelson.

Living in the Shadows and wider recognition

His 2020 album, Living in the Shadows, produced by Mike Zito, was praised for its fiery guitar work and confident vocals. It featured collaborations with Ronnie Earl, Joe Louis Walker, and Amanda Fish, and reached #3 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. Reviews highlighted his maturity and depth as a songwriter and guitarist.

Grammy nominations and industry affiliations

Tyler Morris is a three-time Grammy nominee, with nominations spanning blues and instrumental categories (as discussed during his feature on the Musicians And Beyond podcast, Episode 82, December 18 2023). He is also a recognized voting member of the Recording Academy (NARAS) and the Country Music Association (CMA).

Musical style and influences

Morris’s playing blends blues-rock intensity, shred techniques, and melodic phrasing. His influences include Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen, B.B. King, Steve Vai, and Walter Trout. Blues Blast Magazine noted his technical fluency and deep knowledge of blues tradition for his age.

Discography

- And So It Begins (2015)

- Next in Line (2018)

- Living in the Shadows (2020)

Endorsements and affiliations

- Voting member, Recording Academy (NARAS)

- Voting member, Country Music Association (CMA)

- Equipment endorsements include Dean Guitars, Fishman Electronics (Fluence pickups), REVV amplifiers, and SonoTone Strings.

Sources include: Blues Blast Magazine, Rock & Blues Muse, Blues Rock Review, Musicians And Beyond Podcast, Philly Cheeze Blues, Ekkarn Music, and Music Legends Canada. Billythekid7777 (talk) 20:05, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Many of us in the WikiProject don't really consider article requests via this Talk page. You might have better luck writing this draft in draftspace and submitting through articles for creation. There's also Wikipedia:Requested articles/Music/Performers, bands and songwriters, but I advise writing a short description and providing your references if you choose to take that route. Jalen Barks (Woof) 22:33, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There are several dozen WikiProjects on individual musicians which are pretty much dead. To encourage closer collaboration instead of disparate editing, I propose merging the following sub-projects, all of which can be called inactive or barely active, into WikiProject Musicians (I've excluded a few like the Beatles or Michael Jackson because of the higher probability they might be revived):

Please let me know if you oppose any of these inactive sub-projects being merged into this one. I will leave messages on all of their talk pages too maybe tomorrow, it's quite a list!. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 22:42, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have no objections whatsoever to merging all of these inactive subprojects into this WikiProject. We can certainly do that. Also, I will be adding WikiProject Van Halen to the listing as well since that is inactive as well. HorrorLover555 (talk) 23:34, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Strong support. There is absolutely no reason to have all these dead wikiprojects lying around. FaviFake (talk) 09:53, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]