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Beartooth ‘Pure Ecstasy’ | The Album Story
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has opened up about the making of the band’s new album, ‘Pure Ecstasy’, describing it as the first Beartooth record to explore his sexuality openly. Where previous albums, such as 2021’s ‘Below’ and 2014’s ‘Disgusting’, were largely solitary, personal projects written alone, this new era was shaped by close collaboration, particularly…
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Foo Fighters replace The Pretty Reckless for AC/DC’s St Louis show
Foo Fighters have been announced as a one-off support act for AC/DC’s ongoing “Power Up” tour, filling in for the band’s regular touring partners The Pretty Reckless at a single show in St. Louis on 8th September. The pairing marks a rare crossover between two major rock acts and was confirmed by both bands via…
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Operation Ivy’s Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels Join The Family Business LTD For Debut Album
Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy have joined a new ska collective, the Family Business LTD, as “additional creative collaborators” on the group’s self-titled debut album, due out on Armstrong’s Hellcat label on 25 September. The move follows years of speculation about a fuller Operation Ivy reunion and continues the pair’s on-off collaborations…
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Foo Fighters to open for AC/DC at special concert: “A dream come true”
For one-night-only in St Louis. The post Foo Fighters to open for AC/DC at special concert: “A dream come true” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Pulp Share First Trailer for ‘What Do You Do for an Encore?’ Documentary
Pulp have released the first trailer for a new documentary, “What Do You Do for an Encore?”, chronicling the Britpop band’s 2025 comeback tour. Directed by Garth Jennings, the film blends four decades of archival footage with concert material to trace the band’s path from Sheffield outsiders to celebrated icons, and is narrated throughout by…
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Charter Closes Acquisition Of Rival Cox, Expanding Spectrum Pay-TV And Broadband To 45 States
Charter Communications has completed its $34.5 billion acquisition of rival Cox Enterprises, forming a combined cable and broadband giant with 38 million subscribers across video, internet and wireless services. The Spectrum brand will extend to 45 US states from September, strengthening Charter’s position against national and global competitors such as Elon Musk’s Starlink and streaming…
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ENSLAVED Announces New Studio Album ‘Mið’, Shares ‘Solar Will’ Single
Progressive trailblazers ENSLAVED have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, “Mið”, set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal,…
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4 Songs from 1985 Every 80s Kid Heard While Riding the Bus to School Each Morning
This is a nostalgia-focused music list article looking back at four songs from 1985 that were staples for children listening on cassette players, such as the Walkman, on their way to school. The piece is part of a recurring “The List” series from American Songwriter that revisits decade-specific music memories, offering a light retrospective on…
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Enslaved share transcendent new single, Solar Will, as they announce new album, Mið
Norwegian progressive metal band Enslaved have announced their new album, Mið, due for release through Nuclear Blast Records on 30 October. Alongside the announcement, the group have shared a video for the album’s new single, Solar Will, featuring a guest appearance from Sami musician Johan Sara Jr. The release marks the band’s latest work as…
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Mariah Carey Announces 25th Anniversary Glitter Reissue, Shares Reimagined “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”: Stream
Mariah Carey is marking the 25th anniversary of her once-derided 2001 album *Glitter* with an expanded reissue, due for release on 30 October via Def Jam and UMe. The album, which flopped critically and commercially on release and became something of an industry punchline, has since undergone a remarkable reappraisal, driven largely by the fan-led…