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Jorja Smith – What Are The Odds
Jorja Smith has released her latest album, ‘What Are The Odds’, which critics say marks some of her most daring and genre-fluid work to date. Since breaking through with ‘Blue Lights’, the Walsall-born singer-songwriter has sometimes drawn criticism for ballad-heavy material, but this record instead leans into her established knack for shifting between styles, producing…
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The Sweet Story Behind Ella Langley’s New Tattoo Honoring Her Late Grandmother
Country star Ella Langley marked her breakout 2026 with two new tattoos honouring family rather than fame, getting inked before a Thursday show at Austin’s Moody Center. Her rise, fuelled by hits such as “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Choosin’ Texas,” has made her one of country music’s biggest names this year, and…
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What was the most expensive music video of the 1980s?
An arm and a leg. The post What was the most expensive music video of the 1980s? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Country Groups From the 1960s Whose Melodies Still Echo Through the Decades
This lighthearted feature from American Songwriter highlights three country music groups from the 1960s whose influence is still felt today, pushing back on the idea that the genre is dominated only by solo artists. It profiles The Statler Brothers, The Buckaroos and The Browns, each of whom left a lasting mark on country music through…
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“Music Is More Powerful Than You Can Ever Comprehend”: Eric Church Delivers Moving Speech at ACM Honors
Country star Eric Church gave an emotional acceptance speech at the 19th annual ACM Honors after receiving the Lifting Lives Award for his charity work following Hurricane Helene. Rather than celebrating chart hits or industry milestones, the ACM Honors ceremony recognised artists who use their fame to support others, and Church’s tribute highlighted the power…
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Lande Hekt Announces New EP Threadbare: Hear “Circles”
British singer-songwriter Lande Hekt, formerly of Muncie Girls, has announced a new EP called Threadbare, due out on Tapete Records. It follows her solo album Lucky Now, released earlier in 2026, and is accompanied by lead single “Circles”, described as a shimmery indie-pop track with jangling guitars. The four-track EP comprises “Circles”, “The Time Changes”,…
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Role Model’s ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’ Makes Top 10 Debut on 6 Billboard Album Charts
Role Model’s third studio album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass, has debuted in the top 10 of six Billboard charts dated 22 August, marking the singer-songwriter’s strongest sales week to date. The release underlines the artist’s growing commercial pull, with strong physical-format sales helping drive a broad chart showing across multiple Billboard lists simultaneously. The…
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Watch: DOWN Performs New Single ‘Blood Oath’ Live For First Time
American heavy metal icons DOWN played their new single, “Blood Oath”, live for the first time during their headlining concert Wednesday night (August 19) at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Released on August 19, “Blood Oath” is taken fro…
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Next Wave #1205: Essosa
Essosa knew who she was from a young age. Growing up between Canada, Essex and London, often in the company of a creative family, Essosa was surrounded by musical influences, particularly in church, where her mother was a choir leader. “I’ve been writing since I was very young. I always… The post Next Wave #1205:…
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Hermanos Gutiérrez’s New Album Is a Journey Through the Andes. It’s Also a Journey Through Their Past.
Swiss-Ecuadorian duo Hermanos Gutiérrez have announced a new album, Los Ojos del Cóndor, due out on 25 September 2026, which draws on the Andes mountain range and their family history for inspiration. Following 2024’s space-themed Sonido Cósmico, the brothers describe the record as a “love letter to South America” that explores their dual heritage, having…