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Modest Mouse Guitarist Simon O’Connor Apologizes for Inappropriate Messages to Minor

  • Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O'Connor apologised over explicit Instagram messages to a fan.
  • Fan says they were 16; O'Connor claims he mistook them for a troll.
  • Screenshots show graphic content sent before he realised the "mistake."

Simon O'Connor, guitarist for Modest Mouse since 2021, has publicly apologised after being accused of sending inappropriate messages, including a sexually explicit meme, to a fan who says they were 16 at the time. The allegations, first posted on the Modest Mouse subreddit, prompted O'Connor to respond directly…

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Latitude Festival signs new lease to stay at Henham Park for another 20 years

  • Latitude Festival extends its Henham Park lease to 2046
  • Deal announced by founder Melvin Benn at 20th anniversary event
  • 2027 festival dates confirmed, loyalty tickets on sale soon

Latitude Festival has signed a new 20-year lease with the Rous family, securing its future at Henham Park in Suffolk until 2046. Founder and managing director Melvin Benn made the announcement on the closing day of the festival's 20th edition, calling the estate inseparable from the event itself…

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Jimmy Eat World On ‘Bleed American’ Anniversary Tour

  • Jimmy Eat World tour 25th anniversary of "Bleed American" album.
  • Jim Adkins discusses Warped Tour return and Blink-182 friendship.
  • Band hints at potential new music in the interview.

Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins spoke to Rock Sound as the band continue their tour marking the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album "Bleed American". The tour sees the band performing the record in full, revisiting tracks that helped define early-2000s alternative rock and cemented the band's…

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Slayyyter Debuts Four New Songs At St. Louis Tour Opener

  • Slayyyter debuted four unreleased songs at her St. Louis tour opener.
  • New track "BRAND NEW CHANEL$" is set for release on Friday.
  • The show launched a sold-out tour behind album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.

Slayyyter kicked off her sold-out headlining tour behind acclaimed new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA with a hometown show at the Pageant in St. Louis, debuting four unreleased songs live. The performance signals the pop artist is already building out her catalogue beyond the record, which has drawn…

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Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian Team Up on Cover of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans”: Stream

  • Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian cover Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans"
  • Track features on Angelides' album Can You Feel the End Begin?, out 14 August
  • Video uses motion capture on childhood photos of both artists

Composer and electronic musician Brendan Angelides, formerly known as Eskmo, has teamed up with System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian on a cover of David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans." The track features on Angelides' forthcoming album Can You Feel the End Begin?, due out on 14th…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Sound More Relevant Now Than When They Were Released

  • Article revisits three 1970s rock songs seen as still relevant today
  • Featured tracks: Kraftwerk's "The Robots," Edwin Starr's "War," Lennon's "Imagine"
  • Songs address technology, war and idealism, themes seen as timeless

This American Songwriter piece revisits three rock songs from the 1970s that the outlet argues still resonate strongly today, blending musical innovation with themes of technology, conflict and idealism. The feature is part of an ongoing "The List" series celebrating classic rock, highlighting tracks that combined memorable melodies…

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82-Year-Old Music Legend Reported Missing, Family and Friends Plead for Help

  • Folk musician Linda Perhacs, 82, missing for roughly eight months
  • Friends say her guardian and next of kin are unreachable
  • Adult Protective Services report filed as search continues

Linda Perhacs, the 82-year-old psychedelic folk singer-songwriter, has been reported missing by friends and former collaborators, who say they have been unable to reach her for around eight months since she was discharged from a residential care facility into the care of her legal guardian. Former manager Laurel…

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Psychedelic Folk Singer Linda Perhacs Reported Missing

  • Folk singer Linda Perhacs, 82, reported missing by friends
  • She left care facility about eight months ago, contact lost
  • Public appeal issued; tips can be sent to her former manager

Linda Perhacs, the psychedelic folk singer known for her 1970 cult classic album Parallelograms, has been reported missing, prompting a public appeal from friends and collaborators. The 82-year-old musician reportedly left a residential care facility around eight months ago while under the supervision of her legal guardian, and…

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New York’s Hottest Club Is Bon Jovi

  • Bon Jovi ended MSG residency with a Bruce Springsteen surprise appearance.
  • Nine shows drew stars including McCartney, Sheeran, Pink and Robbie Williams.
  • Band heads to the UK next month, including three Wembley Stadium shows.

Bon Jovi wrapped up a nine-show residency at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday, closing the run with a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen, who joined the band on stage for two duets. Throughout the residency, the venue effectively became a celebrity hangout, with at least…

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White House calls John Mellencamp “woke” and “out-of-touch” for mocking Donald Trump

  • White House calls John Mellencamp "woke" and "out-of-touch"
  • Criticism followed Mellencamp mocking Donald Trump
  • Reflects ongoing tension between administration and celebrity critics

The White House has criticised American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, branding him "woke" and "out-of-touch" after he mocked President Donald Trump. The rebuke reflects the ongoing friction between the Trump administration and public figures from the entertainment industry who voice political criticism, with the White House continuing to use…

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