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Azekel, Céline Dessberg Unite On Evocative New Song ‘Moon & I’

  • Azekel and Céline Dessberg release new single 'Moon & I'
  • Track features Mongolian yatga harp and jazz influences
  • Accompanying video shows pair cycling through Victoria Park

London artist Azekel has teamed up with Paris-based multi-instrumentalist Céline Dessberg on a new single, 'Moon & I', blending his soul and jazz-inflected style with her vocals and playing. The pair, who already knew each other, recorded the track after spending time together in nature and bonding over…

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John Lennon’s favourite songs of the 1960s: “The greatest”

  • Article profiles John Lennon's key musical influences during the 1960s.
  • He drew on Dylan, Motown, Chuck Berry and Otis Redding.
  • Lennon called the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson a genius arranger.

A Far Out Magazine feature revisits John Lennon's musical tastes during the 1960s, exploring how the songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney helped drive The Beatles' rise and the wider cultural revolution of the decade. The piece argues that Lennon's own eclectic influences, from folk to soul to Motown,…

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Born 84 Years Ago in Mississippi, the Nuclear Engineer Who Penned Hits for George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and Reba McEntire

  • Bob Morrison, born 6 August 1942, trained as a nuclear engineer
  • He became a top Nashville songwriter from the 1970s onwards
  • Wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, George Jones and Reba McEntire

Bob Morrison, born on 6 August 1942 in Biloxi, Mississippi, trained as a nuclear engineer before turning to acting and performing, and eventually became one of Nashville's most successful songwriters. His work produced hits for stars including Kenny Rogers, George Jones, Reba McEntire and the Oak Ridge Boys,…

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NYC Art Punks BODEGA Share New Single ‘Weather Me’

  • BODEGA release new single 'Weather Me'
  • New album 'All Inside Aquarium' out 9th October, UK tour follows
  • Frontman Ben Hozie to shoot new film 'Jack London Calling'

NYC art-punk band BODEGA have released a new single, 'Weather Me', ahead of their forthcoming album 'All Inside Aquarium'. The track showcases the energy of the band's live performances, described as a fast-paced post-punk song, and forms part of a busy period for the group that also includes…

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Blind Channel Announce New Album ‘Painstream’

  • Blind Channel announce new album 'Painstream', out 30 October
  • Features Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men on one track
  • Band shared a short film previewing two new songs

Finnish rock band Blind Channel have announced their new album, 'Painstream', due for release on 30 October via Century Media Records. It will be their first full-length record since 2024's 'Exit Emotions', and the band have framed it around the theme of pain as a unifying human experience…

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Kanye West sued by producer for allegedly refusing to pay him for two years

  • Anonymous producer sues Kanye West over two years of unpaid work.
  • Alleges 400+ AI vocal takes used on 'Vultures 2' and 'BULLY'.
  • Seeking at least $110,000 in damages for seven tracks.

Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from an anonymous freelance producer, identified as "John Doe", who alleges the rapper failed to pay him for nearly two years' worth of work. The producer says he was brought in on an emergency basis just two days before the release of…

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Grace Elizabeth Harvey’s New EP Offers Wistful Alt-Folk

  • Grace Elizabeth Harvey announces new EP 'Songs Of Devotion', out 16 October 2026
  • Recorded at producer Gus White's studio with bassist and drummer
  • Lead single 'The Dream of A Common Language' named after Adrienne Rich poetry

Liverpool-based songwriter Grace Elizabeth Harvey has announced a new EP, 'Songs Of Devotion', due for release on 16th October 2026. The record features spartan alt-folk arrangements paired with literary, wordplay-rich songwriting, and its announcement is accompanied by the release of a first single. The EP was recorded during…

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You gotta do what you gotta do…

  • A short-form YouTube clip titled "You gotta do what you gotta do…"
  • Shared to a social news community for quick viewing

This is a YouTube Shorts clip titled "You gotta do what you gotta do…", shared to a social news community for others to watch. The short format suggests a quick, punchy moment rather than a full-length music video or session, with the title itself hinting at a wry…

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What does a signature song actually mean when you’re the biggest band in the world? A case study of ABBA’s 1976 ‘Dancing Queen’

  • ABBA's "Dancing Queen" turns 50, prompting reflection on its legacy.
  • Song sold over four million copies; four-times platinum in the UK.
  • Article argues one hit can't define a band's or artist's full body of work.

An article for ABBA's 50th anniversary of "Dancing Queen" questions what it really means for a song to become a band's defining hit, arguing the 1976 single doesn't tell the whole story of the Swedish group's career. The piece contends that framing ABBA primarily through this one track…

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Saskia’s ‘sickofmyself’ Is A Moment Of Poise

  • Saskia releases new single 'sickofmyself' via Black Butter Records
  • Track blends plaintive piano with late-90s liquid DNB-style breaks
  • Song explores themes of suppressed emotion and honesty

London-based, Devon-born artist Saskia has released a new single called 'sickofmyself', out now via Black Butter Records. The track follows her debut EP 'The Noise', co-written with ASTN, which drew attention for blending club-influenced production with introspective, alt-R&B-tinged pop songwriting. Musically, 'sickofmyself' begins with plaintive, evocative piano before…

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