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Gracie Abrams Says Paul Mescal Romance ‘Held a Mirror’ Up to Her Past Relationships, Strengthening Her Songwriting

• Gracie Abrams clarified that her relationship with actor Paul Mescal has strengthened rather than hindered her songwriting
• The couple collaborated on writing 'Imaginary Friend' for her Billboard 200-topping album 'Daughter From Hell'
• Abrams credits her partner with providing perspective and emotional reflection that has enhanced her creative work

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has clarified earlier comments about her relationship with actor Paul Mescal, saying it has strengthened rather than threatened her songwriting. Speaking to Rolling Stone for a cover story published on 4 August 2026, she pushed back on interpretations of a previous Vogue interview, insisting fans…

Grouper’s Liz Harris Reunites Her Shoegaze Band Helen

• Shoegaze band Helen, featuring Grouper's Liz Harris, announces first album in 11 years (Linda's Head, October 2)
• Album consists of 10 tracks with singles 'Linda's Head' and 'Dead Shark II' available now
• Harris will tour six North American cities in September

Grouper's Liz Harris has reunited her shoegaze trio Helen with bassist Scott Simmons and drummer Jed Bindeman, announcing the group's first new album in more than a decade. Linda's Head is set for release on 2 October via Kranky, marking the band's second studio album following their 2015…

DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN: ‘We Really Sing’ Live. ‘A Lot Of Bands Don’t Really Do That.’

• Def Leppard's Phil Collen says the band truly sings live
• Guitarists credit rehearsal and passion for consistent shows
• New album follow-up to "Diamond Star Halos" in the works

Def Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell have credited genuine live singing, extensive rehearsal and constant attention to production quality for the band's ability to maintain a high standard of performance decades into their career. Speaking to Magenta TV at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany,…

Country Songs Are Dominating the Hot 100. We Shouldn’t Be Surprised

• Country songs hold all top five Hot 100 positions for the first time ever
• Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" leads, with 16 weeks at Number One
• Continues a country chart surge since 2023, led by Wallen and Shaboozey

Country music has swept the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time ever, with country songs occupying all five top spots simultaneously. The feat, achieved by Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, Stella Lefty and a Langley-Wallen duet, surpasses even the genre's 1990s peak led…

Brandon Flowers admits he’s considered quitting music: “I’m really going through it right now”

• Brandon Flowers has considered abandoning his music career after 25 years with The Killers, citing exhaustion and questioning his purpose
• He struggles with the physical toll of touring but credits the power of live performances as reason to continue
• Despite doubts, he is proceeding with a new solo album and autumn tour whilst exploring country music

Flowers has been treading the boards for 25 years. The post Brandon Flowers admits he’s considered quitting music: “I’m really going through it right now” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

Sheffield music legend Paul Carrack honoured with home city star – BBC

Sheffield music legend Paul Carrack honoured with home city star  BBC

Music legend honoured with home city star

• Paul Carrack given a star on Sheffield's Legends Walk of Fame.
• Wrote hits like The Living Years and How Long, released 19 albums.
• Sang to 500,000+ at Roger Waters' 1990 Berlin Wall concert.

Sheffield singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Carrack has been honoured with his own star outside Sheffield Town Hall, presented by the city's Lord Mayor. The tribute recognises Carrack's decades-long career, during which he wrote and sang hits including The Living Years with Mike + The Mechanics and How…

3 Rock Songs From 1982 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Word for Word Today

• Feature list of three memorable 1982 rock songs
• Includes tracks by Joan Jett, Air Supply and 38 Special
• Nostalgia piece, not breaking news

American Songwriter has put together a light-hearted retrospective highlighting three rock songs from 1982 that it argues remain instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up in the era. The piece is part of the outlet's ongoing "The List" series celebrating classic rock nostalgia rather than reporting news. -…

Bob Dylan’s 10 greatest heroes of country music

Far Out Magazine has compiled a list of ten country music figures who influenced Bob Dylan, exploring an often-overlooked side of his artistic development. Though best known as a folk and rock pioneer, Dylan drew heavily on country music throughout his career, most explicitly on his 1969 album…