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Ariana Grande Teases Classic Hollywood-Themed ‘Petals’ Music Video at NYC Show: Watch

  • Ariana Grande teased her "Petals" music video during a NYC tour stop
  • Old Hollywood-style clip precedes album release on 31 July
  • Follows chart-topping single "Hate That I Made You Love Me"

Ariana Grande has unveiled a black-and-white teaser for the music video accompanying "Petals," the title track from her upcoming album, debuting the 25-second clip during a stop on her Eternal Sunshine Tour in New York. The film noir-inspired preview leans into an old Hollywood aesthetic, showing a hopeful…

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4 Bryan Adams Songs That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic for the 1980s

  • Article lists four nostalgic Bryan Adams songs from the 1980s.
  • "Run To You" was originally written for Blue Öyster Cult.
  • "Heaven" became a Gold-certified No. 1 single from a film request.

This is a light feature article rather than a hard news story, spotlighting four Bryan Adams tracks from the 1980s chosen to evoke nostalgia for that decade. It offers context on how each song came about and its commercial reception, drawing on writing credits and comments from Adams'…

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How Ozzy Osbourne’s 1991 revival anthem came out of “messing around”

  • Ozzy Osbourne's breakthrough 1991 solo track emerged from unplanned studio improvisation rather than deliberate composition
  • The song's success came from pairing his newly sober, focused approach with a naturally light and spontaneous musical arrangement
  • It sold over 4 million copies, suggesting the relaxed creative process enhanced rather than hindered the final product

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1979

  • Article lists four beloved classic rock songs from 1979.
  • Includes Pink Floyd, Eagles, Dire Straits and George Harrison tracks.
  • All were commercial hits still cherished by baby boomers today.

An American Songwriter feature revisits four classic rock tracks released in 1979 that continue to resonate strongly with baby boomer listeners. The retrospective highlights how, despite the rise of new wave and shifting musical trends at the decade's close, these songs became enduring staples of classic rock radio…

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“Steve Lukather’s guitar collided with a mic stand. He banked the guitar against it and made it a feature of the song. I don’t even understand!” Toto’s Dennis Atlas and his star-studded solo album

  • Toto keyboardist Dennis Atlas releases second solo album, Principle
  • Guests include Steve Lukather, David Paich, Marco Minnemann and Bumblefoot
  • Album takes a prog-leaning, emotional direction rather than rock

Dennis Atlas, who joined Toto as second keyboardist in 2024 at the age of 28, has released his second solo album, Principle, featuring an array of high-profile guest musicians. His growing role within Toto followed the retirement of longtime keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, and the California-based musician has used…

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The “crazy” 1972 song Ringo Starr thanked God for

  • Ringo Starr credited the distinctive snare drum pattern on his 1972 solo track 'Back Off Boogaloo' to divine inspiration
  • The Beatles drummer, often underestimated, is recognised as essential to the band's sound despite receiving less songwriting credit than other members
  • The drum pattern proved technically challenging—only a handful of musicians could replicate it when Starr later performed with other bands

An omnipresent beat. The post The “crazy” 1972 song Ringo Starr thanked God for first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Pavement Perform Clunky Cover of “Stairway to Heaven”

  • Pavement intentionally performed a clunky rendition of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' at their Mosswood Meltdown tour opener in Oakland
  • The satirical cover featured absurd lyrics and comedic vocals, demonstrating the band's humorous approach as they began their week-long U.S. tour

The indie rock band showed they were loose and limber on the their short U.S. tour, which hits St. Paul, Chicago, Cleveland, Richmond, and Nashville. Pavement Perform Clunky Cover of “Stairway to Heaven” Travis Bland

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Noah Kahan’s Queens Concert Canceled Due to Inclement Weather: ‘I’m Devastated’

  • Noah Kahan's Saturday concert at Citi Field in Queens was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in the forecast
  • Organisers initially delayed the show but determined conditions were too unsafe; Kahan apologised to fans who had travelled and made plans
  • His Sunday performance at the same venue remains scheduled if weather permits; the tour is booked through December, so no rescheduling date was set

Saturday's show at Citi Field canceled at last minute after "it became clear that it wasn't safe for us, the crew or all of you"; singer still booked to play Sunday night at Mets' stadium

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A Harry Connick Jr. Film Inspired Reba McEntire To Write One of Her Own Singles

  • Reba McEntire co-wrote 'Somebody's Chelsea' in 2011 after being inspired by a scene in the film 'P.S. I Love You' featuring Harry Connick Jr.
  • The song concept—wanting to be someone's cherished beloved—was adapted from the film's dialogue into a narrative about longing for deep romantic connection.

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 03: Host Reba McEntire performs onstage at the 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) A film by Harry Connick Jr. inspired Reba…

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The guitarist Eric Clapton was constantly in awe of: “I’m quite narrow”

  • Eric Clapton witnessed Jimi Hendrix's early London performance and was profoundly impressed by his musicianship during an impromptu jam session that became career-defining.
  • Despite collaborating with accomplished guitarists like Mark Knopfler and Phil Palmer, Clapton strongly favours solo work to maintain complete artistic control.
  • Clapton openly describes himself as narrow and self-protective musically, deliberately resisting outside influence to preserve his distinctive identity.

One hell of a guitar player. The post The guitarist Eric Clapton was constantly in awe of: “I’m quite narrow” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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