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The “spineless” 1970s pop star Phil Collins felt had “no backbone”
No real musical spine to speak of. The post The “spineless” 1970s pop star Phil Collins felt had “no backbone” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Cody Johnson Reveals the George Strait Compliment That “Meant the World” to Him
Country singer Cody Johnson has recalled a special conversation with George Strait before opening for him at the University of Clemson, describing it as more meaningful than the performance itself. During a 30-minute chat backstage, Strait offered Johnson words of encouragement that Johnson says “meant the world” to him, praising the way he was representing…
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Flo Rida Performs With a Baby During Philadelphia Phillies Postgame Concert
Flo Rida performed an impromptu postgame concert at Citizens Bank Park after the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday 18 August, delighting fans by pulling a sleeping baby from the crowd and holding her while singing. The lighthearted moment, which saw the 46-year-old rapper move from the field to the stands and…
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The 1962 song that made Mick Jagger “sick” with jealousy
He didn’t hold back. The post The 1962 song that made Mick Jagger “sick” with jealousy first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Twisted Teens Sign to Sub Pop
New Orleans punk band Twisted Teens have signed to Sub Pop, with the label taking over international release duties for the group’s recent album Florida Water Blues. The band, fronted by Caspian Halliwell and RJ Santos, have built a reputation for prolific output and heavy touring, and the signing gives them a larger platform as…
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These 3 Rock Songs From 1977 Still Make Me Smile Today
This American Songwriter piece looks back at three rock songs from 1977 that the writer says still bring a smile today, drawn from a genre-defining decade for rock music. The article offers brief backstories for each track rather than a formal chart or countdown. – “We Will Rock You” by Queen: Written by Brian May…
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The “magical” 1972 album that made Geddy Lee want to be a prog-rock musician
A life-changing record. The post The “magical” 1972 album that made Geddy Lee want to be a prog-rock musician first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Why Movie Theaters Are Leaning on Concert Films More Than Ever — And How Artists Benefit
Cinemas across North America are increasingly turning to concert films to fill their screens as major studios release fewer titles each year, a trend accelerated by the runaway success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in 2023. The film, which opened to $93 million domestically and went on to earn $261 million worldwide, arrived during…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Country Jams From 1975
This piece is a nostalgia-focused list from American Songwriter highlighting four country songs from 1975 that it argues remain fondly remembered by baby boomers. It forms part of a recurring “throwback” series the outlet runs, revisiting decades-old hits across genres for readers who grew up with them, though it carries no significant news value beyond…