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This Earl Thomas Conley Hit From 1983 Was Inspired by a Simon & Garfunkel Classic
Country singer Earl Thomas Conley’s 1983 hit “Holding Her And Loving You” was structurally inspired by Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, according to co-writer Walt Aldridge. The song, one of only two on Conley’s album Don’t Make It Easy On Me that he did not write himself, tackles infidelity through an unconventional structure…
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Five P-Funk spin-offs to expand your musical palette
“If you got maggots in your brain…” The post Five P-Funk spin-offs to expand your musical palette first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Boca Raton mayor set to square off against Moskowitz in battleground Florida House race
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) will face off this fall against Republican Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer for his toss-up House seat in Florida, according to Decision Desk HQ. Moskowitz won his primary over Oliver Larkin, a progressive union organizer backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in a race that marked the last congressional…
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TXT Talks About Their New Japanese Single “Setsuna Hanabi” & Performing Old Songs At KCON LA 2026 | KCON LA 2026
In a video interview tied to KCON LA 2026, K-pop group TXT discussed their new Japanese single “Setsuna Hanabi” and their upcoming performance at the fan convention, including plans to play older songs from their catalogue. The clip forms part of Billboard’s KCON LA 2026 coverage, giving fans insight into the group’s setlist choices and…
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Unter Strøm share their third single ‘Fragment’
Most electronic duos are built on file transfers. Stems in the cloud, notes in the texts, a track that gets assembled async. Unter Strøm created their first two singles working… The post Unter Strøm share their third single ‘Fragment’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.
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Forget ‘Game of Thrones,’ This Epic Fantasy Masterpiece Deserves a Streaming TV Adaptation
A Collider feature by Kendall Myers argues that Shauna Lawless’s historical fantasy series Gael Song deserves a television adaptation, positioning it as a worthy successor to Game of Thrones-style fantasy dramas. The article highlights the series’ blend of Irish mythology and real historical events, its manageable length compared with many book-to-screen projects, and its combination…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 80s Classic Rock
This American Songwriter piece looks back at three classic rock anthems from the 1980s that each marked the first time their respective bands topped the Billboard Hot 100, exploring the stories behind their creation. It highlights how these tracks became defining moments for Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi and Foreigner, cementing their status as arena-rock…
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What song was number one when Woodstock took place in 1969?
The sound of the outside world. The post What song was number one when Woodstock took place in 1969? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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C+C Music Factory Founder Sues Freedom Williams in $30 Million Trademark Lawsuit
Robert Clivillés, co-founder of C+C Music Factory, has filed a federal lawsuit against rapper Fredrick “Freedom” Williams, seeking at least $30 million in damages over alleged trademark infringement and fraud. Clivillés claims Williams, who featured as a guest rapper on hits including “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”, was never a founding or signed…
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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Without Us, There’s No Music Possible’
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician and the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning Beninese singer, songwriter and activist was honoured at a ceremony on 18 August 2026, marking a milestone recognition of African contributions to global music, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce…