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Dylan Scott’s ‘Big City’ Conversation Captures a Life-Changing Rite of Passage: ‘It Has Me Thinking Back on How I Grew Up’

  • Dylan Scott’s new song explores leaving home to pursue dreams.
  • Luke Bryan was moved by its family-centred theme.
  • Writers balance hometown pride with opportunity in the city.

Dylan Scott’s latest single, “Dear Big City”, reflects on the emotional transition of leaving a small town to pursue opportunities elsewhere, drawing directly on his move to Nashville to chase a music career. The song has resonated with fellow country singer Luke Bryan, who became emotional when he…

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The 1975 album Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic calls his favourite of all time

  • Krist Novoselic’s favourite album is Patti Smith’s Horses.
  • Horses was released in 1975.
  • The album fused poetry, punk and rock.

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has named Patti Smith’s 1975 debut album, Horses, as his favourite album of all time. The choice highlights the lasting influence of Smith’s blend of poetry, punk and rock, which helped establish her as a defining figure in the New York music scene. Released…

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​’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey

  • Durutti Column release first album in 16 years
  • Vini Reilly discusses Factory Records, Joy Division and depression
  • Band has famous covert fans including Frusciante and Chris Martin

The Guardian invited readers to put questions to the Durutti Column, the long-running Manchester band fronted by guitarist Vini Reilly, as they release their first album in 16 years. Alongside drummer Bruce Mitchell and producer Keir Stewart, Reilly reflects on the band's origins on Factory Records, its associations…

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“Yank up the Music Really Loud”: Ozzy Osbourne Told Sharon Exactly How He Wanted the World To Remember Him

  • Sharon Osbourne shared Ozzy’s preferred way to be remembered.
  • Birmingham held its first Ozzy Day.
  • Geezer Butler praised Osbourne’s lasting legacy.

Sharon Osbourne said Ozzy Osbourne wanted people to remember him by playing music loudly and headbanging. Her comments were shared as Birmingham held its first Ozzy Day, underscoring the continuing public tributes to the Black Sabbath singer and his association with the city. The article says Ozzy made…

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Olivia Rodrigo Teams With Etsy on Handmade Daisy Chain Fields Merch Collection Ahead of Inaugural Festival

  • Rodrigo launches Etsy-made festival merchandise with women-owned shops.
  • Prices range from under $10 to $150.
  • Festival proceeds will support reproductive and maternal-health charities.

Olivia Rodrigo has launched a handmade merchandise collection on Etsy ahead of her first Daisy Chains Music Festival. The collaboration highlights products from women-owned businesses and extends into an on-site creative village, linking the festival’s branding with independent makers and charitable fundraising. The collection includes items such as…

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Eels – “All Forgotten” & “I’m On Standby”

  • Eels release two new previews of Cookie Happened.
  • “All Forgotten” reflects on mortality and being forgotten.
  • The album arrives on 16 October.

Eels, led by Mark Oliver Everett, have released two new songs, “All Forgotten” and “I’m On Standby”, ahead of their forthcoming album Cookie Happened. The tracks matter as they offer another preview of the band’s next record, contrasting existential reflection with a warmer celebration of close friendship. “All…

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BTS Members Open Up About Not Having ‘Anyone to Talk to’ While Separated During Military Duty

  • BTS described military separation as isolating.
  • Members said they lacked people who understood them.
  • The group reunited in 2025 and resumed touring.

BTS have said that the most difficult aspect of completing their military service separately was the loneliness of lacking fellow members who understood their experiences. Speaking on Capital Breakfast, they described their return to group activities as a family reunion, underlining the closeness developed through years of working…

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BIOHAZARD’s EVAN SEINFELD Says His New Solo Project Will ‘Release Something In 2027’: ‘You Can Expect A Lot Of Collaborations’

  • Evan Seinfeld plans solo music for 2027.
  • The project blends trap metal, electronics and hardcore.
  • He expects numerous musician collaborations.

Biohazard frontman and bassist Evan Seinfeld has said he is developing a separate solo project and intends to release music in 2027. He described it as hard-edged ‘trap metal’ with electronic elements and a hardcore attitude, marking a stylistic departure from his work with Biohazard. Seinfeld said the…

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Lancey Foux Announces New Album ‘The Time Of Our Lives’

  • Lancey Foux’s new solo album arrives on 28 August.
  • ‘The Time Of Our Lives’ contains 21 tracks.
  • It follows collaborations and recent singles including ‘BODY’.

Lancey Foux has announced his new solo album, ‘The Time Of Our Lives’, which is due for release on 28 August. The record marks a return to solo work after several years of collaborations, and continues the UK rapper’s blend of British rap, US influences and electronic production.…

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Melaina Kol – “Idola”

  • Melaina Kol has released new single “Idola”.
  • It explores love, ageing and fear of disappointment.
  • New album arrives on 14 August.

Nashville-based artist Logan Hornyak, who performs as Melaina Kol, has released a new single, “Idola”, ahead of his forthcoming album. The track is described as a delicate, unusual piece of glitch-folk and offers another preview of Hornyak’s first release for Philadelphia label Julia’s War. Hornyak said “Idola” is…

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