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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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A very Infantino-coded show

  • FIFA debuted a celebrity-filled World Cup final half-time show.
  • The 11-minute performance featured major global music acts.
  • It supported an education fund but prompted criticism.

FIFA staged its first World Cup final half-time show, turning the interval in the Spain–Argentina final into a star-packed music spectacle. The event reflected president Gianni Infantino’s push to make football’s biggest match a broader global entertainment and commercial occasion, although its crowded format drew criticism. The approximately…

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Future Scores 12th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘The Real Me’

  • Future's "The Real Me" debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
  • It's his 12th chart-topper, now third among rap acts
  • The Rolling Stones set a new top-10 albums record

Rapper Future has notched his 12th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the release of "The Real Me," which debuts atop the July 25-dated list. The achievement moves him ahead of Eminem to become the rap act with the third-most chart-toppers of all time, trailing…

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The 1967 album that made Bob Seger believe his career was over: “Are we out of a job?”

  • Bob Seger mentored Glenn Frey in the Detroit rock scene, prioritising artistic development and mutual respect over competition
  • In 1967, hearing Jimi Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced' prompted both musicians to humorously question their career prospects, humbled by his mastery

Unmatched talent. The post The 1967 album that made Bob Seger believe his career was over: “Are we out of a job?” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The band Sammy Hagar thought could have been “the American Led Zeppelin”

  • Hagar believed Montrose could have rivalled Led Zeppelin.
  • Internal conflict ended the band’s early momentum.
  • Montrose’s 1973 debut remains influential.

Sammy Hagar said his early band Montrose had the potential to become “the American Led Zeppelin”, but that internal tensions prevented it from reaching that level. He believed the group was close to breaking through, making its unrealised promise a notable part of 1970s hard-rock history. Montrose formed…

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Post Malone Debuts New Song, Brings Out Swae Lee at 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony

  • Post Malone debuted a new song at the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony.
  • He performed "Wow." and "Sunflower" with guest Swae Lee.
  • Halftime show later featured BTS, Bieber, Madonna and Shakira before the final.

Post Malone headlined the closing ceremony ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, delivering a three-song set that included the live debut of a previously unreleased track before Sunday's championship match between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The performance formed part…

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Post Malone Debuts New Song ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ at World Cup Final Pregame Ceremony

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  • Post Malone headlined the World Cup Final pregame ceremony, debuting "Chrome Heartbreaker"
  • Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and IShowSpeed also appeared before kick-off
  • Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline the halftime show

Post Malone headlined the pregame ceremony ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium, performing for a large crowd 90 minutes before kick-off. The performance marked the conclusion of a star-studded run of musical acts throughout the month-long…

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The singer Don Henley called the biggest inspiration: “We’re all extremely grateful”

  • Henley called Mick Jagger an inspiration for his lasting career.
  • The Eagles marked their final UK performance.
  • Henley praised the band’s British ties and loyal fans.

Don Henley praised Mick Jagger as an enduring inspiration, highlighting the Rolling Stones frontman’s longevity and continued energy as a performer. The comments underline Henley’s gratitude for the Eagles’ own sustained career and loyal audience as the band brought its final UK tour to a close. Speaking before…

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Canada’s FEQ Gets The Festival Experience Right

  • Reviewer praises Quebec's FEQ festival as a rare festival success story
  • FEQ is Canada's largest outdoor festival, running since 1968
  • Affordable, well-organised and stress-free compared to typical festivals

Stereogum's Annie Zaleski reviews the Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ), praising it as a rare example of a large festival that gets the experience right amid a wider concert industry slump marked by soaring ticket prices and cancelled tours. Held across three days in Quebec City, the festival…

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AARON LEWIS Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks During Concerts: ‘It’s Robbing The Person That Is Going To See A Live Show’

  • Aaron Lewis says backing tracks at concerts cheat live-show audiences
  • His band avoided tracks on its last several tours
  • Comments coincide with new album "Give My Country Back" and 2026 US tour

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has criticised bands that use backing tracks during live concerts, arguing the practice shortchanges fans expecting an authentic performance. Speaking on "The Anchormen" podcast, Lewis said full instrumental and vocal tracks are increasingly played underneath live performances, to the point where band members could…

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The day Stevie Nicks met “the greatest singer-songwriter ever”

  • Stevie Nicks met and praised Joni Mitchell.
  • Mitchell was a formative influence on Nicks.
  • Their meeting reflected Nicks’s long-held admiration.

Stevie Nicks recalled meeting Joni Mitchell, whom she described as “the greatest singer-songwriter ever”. The encounter is presented as significant because Mitchell’s work was a major influence on Nicks’s songwriting and artistic outlook, long before Nicks became known through Fleetwood Mac and her solo career. Nicks has repeatedly…

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