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3 Folk Lyrics From the 1980s That Hit Harder Now That Their Artists Have Aged

• Article revisits three 1980s folk songs with newly resonant lyrics.
• Features Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al," John Prine's track.
• Argues ageing artists give old lyrics fresh emotional depth.

A recent piece from American Songwriter looks back at three folk songs from the 1980s, arguing that their lyrics have gained extra resonance now that the artists who wrote them have grown older. The article suggests that ageing has retrospectively deepened the emotional weight of these tracks, which…

The classic 1981 Rolling Stones song Keith Richards took 10 years to finish

• "Start Me Up" took roughly ten years to complete.
• Keith Richards' riff dated back to mid-1970s sessions.
• The song became a signature Rolling Stones hit on Tattoo You (1981).

Far Out Magazine revisits the story behind one of The Rolling Stones' biggest hits, "Start Me Up", explaining that the track featured on their 1981 album Tattoo You only came together after roughly a decade of false starts. Keith Richards first sketched out the riff during sessions years…

The genius Beach Boys song Bono says is “proof of angels”

• Bono praised the Beach Boys' 1966 song "God Only Knows"
• He called the track "proof of angels" for its beauty
• Piece highlights Brian Wilson's enduring influence on pop music

Far Out Magazine revisits comments made by U2 frontman Bono praising "God Only Knows," the Beach Boys song written by Brian Wilson and released on the band's 1966 album Pet Sounds. Bono has long championed Wilson as one of pop's great composers, and this piece explores why he…

Nothing But Thieves Share Slick New Track ‘Baby Kool (Evelyn)’

• Nothing But Thieves release new single 'Baby Kool (Evelyn)'
• Track previews their album 'Stray Dogs', out 5 September
• Song blends glam, grunge and alt-rock influences

Nothing But Thieves have released a new single, 'Baby Kool (Evelyn)', the latest preview of their forthcoming album 'Stray Dogs'. The track marks a stylistic shift for the band, blending glam and grunge influences with alt-rock and emo touches, and is accompanied by a quirky music video. It…

Spice Girls’ Melanie C Talks Victoria Beckham’s Absence From Wedding, Her ‘Little Chat’ With Emma Bunton About Wearing White

• Victoria Beckham missed Melanie C's wedding due to World Cup commitments in New York
• Beckham still designed the bride's dress and stayed in touch all day
• Chisholm had a "little giggle" with Geri Halliwell-Horner over wearing white

Spice Girls star Melanie C has explained why Victoria Beckham missed her wedding to Chris Dingwall on 18 July at the Country House Cumbria in England's Lake District. Speaking to Sydney radio station KIIS 1065, Chisholm said Beckham was disappointed to be absent but was in New York…

The 1991 Nirvana song with a glaring mistake in it: “Kurt came in too early”

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Isabella Rossellini Is Working on a History of Pets Shorts Series, Talks David Lynch, Robert Redford

• Rossellini developing new pets-themed short film series, "The Survival of the Friendliest"
• She credits Robert Redford for launching her directing career
• No feature film planned yet; she cites lack of time

Isabella Rossellini has revealed she is developing a new animal-themed short film series called "The Survival of the Friendliest," which will explore the history of pets and domestic animals. Speaking at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, the actress and filmmaker said she will play every role in the…

ANTHRAX Shares Music Video For ‘Everybody’s Got A Plan’ From Upcoming ‘Cursum Perficio’ Album

• Anthrax release video for new single "Everybody's Got A Plan"
• New album "Cursum Perficio" out 18 September, their first in ten years
• Band hosting a Louisville in-store signing tied to the release

Anthrax have released the official music video for "Everybody's Got A Plan", the third single from their forthcoming album "Cursum Perficio". The clip, which premiered via Revolver, features footage from the band's recent support slot for Iron Maiden at Lisbon's Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, offering fans…

Ceremony – Tell Me Your Dream

• Ceremony's "Tell Me Your Dream" reviewed by Clash Magazine, scored 7/10
• Album marks a return to the band's earlier punk energy
• Reviewer praises songwriting but wants more risk-taking

Ceremony's new album, "Tell Me Your Dream", marks a return to form for the L.A. alt-punk band after two records that saw them experiment unsuccessfully with synth-driven post-punk and new wave sounds. Clash's review, published on 6 August 2026, credits the album with recapturing the energy of the…