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The 2004 song Bono wanted people to hear 1,000 times: “Deceptively simple”

  • Bono singled out Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Walks’ for exceptional praise.
  • The 2004 track brought religious themes into mainstream hip-hop.
  • It became an award-winning early landmark in West’s career.

Bono praised Kanye West’s 2004 song ‘Jesus Walks’ as a record he wanted people to hear “1,000 times”, describing it as deceptively simple but culturally significant. The article presents the track as an example of music that combined an immediately memorable sound with an unusual mainstream subject: open…

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DRAGONLAND Announces New Album ‘Prophecies’, Shares ‘Survival Of Mankind’ Single

  • DRAGONLAND release first single from forthcoming ‘Prophecies’ album.
  • The album arrives on 23 October via Scarlet Records.
  • Departing guitarist Olof Mörck contributes one final track.

Swedish symphonic power metal band DRAGONLAND have announced their new album, ‘Prophecies’, and released its first single, ‘Survival Of Mankind’. Due on 23 October through Scarlet Records, the record marks the band’s seventh studio album and continues its blend of fantasy themes, melodic power metal and orchestral arrangements.…

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Phish Set 2,051-Show Bustout Record With XTC Cover

  • Phish revived an XTC song after 2,051 shows.
  • The performance set the band’s longest bustout record.
  • It reportedly lasted around 15 minutes.

Phish performed XTC’s “Melt The Guns” at Boston’s Fenway Park on 31 July, ending a 2,051-show absence and setting the band’s longest-ever “bustout” record. The performance matters to fans because it surpassed a record Phish had only set the previous week, highlighting the group’s unusually deep and changeable…

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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE To Release New Album ‘Lay Me Down O Silent Fear’ In September

  • Lacrimas Profundere’s new album arrives on 25 September 2026.
  • It is their first full-length release in four years.
  • The 10-track record mixes gothic rock and modern metal.

German metal band Lacrimas Profundere will release its new album, “Lay Me Down O Silent Fear”, on 25 September 2026 via Steamhammer. The record is the band’s first full-length release in four years and follows extensive touring, including more than 100 concerts and a 2025 European support tour…

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Patti Smith Meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘A Moment That Shall Forever Produce a Smile’

  • Patti Smith held a 40-minute meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
  • Their exchange included a reference to Smith’s song “Wave”.
  • Smith said she was drawn to the Pope’s humanity.

Patti Smith met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican for a 40-minute conversation, following a recent performance in Rome. The meeting brought together two Chicago natives and was presented as a warm exchange centred on music, shared memories and hope amid wider global divisions. The audience was arranged…

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The Leopard Takes Over Locarno Again – and It Is Different From Other Film Festival Animal Symbols

  • Locarno79 brings leopard imagery across the town from 5 August.
  • The Golden Leopard has defined the festival since 1968.
  • Major film figures will receive special Leopard awards.

Locarno Film Festival will again fill the Swiss town with its leopard branding for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August. The animal is both the festival’s mascot and the emblem of its awards, reflecting Locarno’s identity as a showcase for adventurous, varied cinema. The Golden…

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Olivia Rodrigo performs Thirty-Three with Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza

  • Rodrigo, Yungblud and Auf der Maur guested with Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza.
  • Band's first hometown Lollapalooza set in 32 years.
  • Guests' songs were directly inspired by Pumpkins classics like Siamese Dream.

Olivia Rodrigo, Yungblud and former bassist Melissa Auf der Maur joined the Smashing Pumpkins on stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, marking a rare hometown appearance for the band and a set laced with cross-generational connections. The show mattered as much for its lineage as its guest list: both…

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SUM 41 Frontman DERYCK WHIBLEY’s Clothing Brand ‘Walking Disaster’ Releases Third Design Drop

  • Deryck Whibley has released Walking Disaster’s third clothing collection.
  • The drop contains ten apparel and accessory items.
  • The brand has expanded since its Warped Tour launch.

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has launched the third capsule collection from his clothing brand, Walking Disaster, which is now available online. The release expands the brand’s range following recent activity at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, and reflects Whibley’s shift towards fashion and other creative projects after…

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The “great” musician David Gilmour would work with any time: “Makes you work very hard”

  • Gilmour praised Rick Wright’s musical ability.
  • He said Wright pushed collaborators to work hard.
  • Gilmour would gladly have worked with him again.

David Gilmour praised former Pink Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright, saying he would readily work with him again despite acknowledging that their collaboration could be demanding. The remarks underline Wright’s importance to Pink Floyd’s sound and Gilmour’s respect for his musical contribution. Gilmour said Wright could produce an effective…

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On This Day in 1966, Merle Haggard Recorded His First No. 1 Hit—Written by Another Country Star’s Parents

  • Haggard recorded his first No. 1 hit on 1 August 1966.
  • “The Fugitive” drew on his own brief escape from custody.
  • Liz Anderson also wrote one of his earlier breakthrough songs.

On 1 August 1966, Merle Haggard recorded “The Fugitive”, released as “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive”, which became his first US country chart-topper. The song marked a turning point in his career, helping establish him as one of country music’s leading artists during the late 1960s. The song was…

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