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▶A classic condemned. The post The 1971 Led Zeppelin song that Robert Plant disowned as “pompous” rubbish first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
After a legal dispute with Bon Jovi over his stage name, Andy Hearn is finally releasing music of his own.
▶Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’s 1997 Mr Show sketch ‘Smoosh’ parodied Oasis-era British rock stardom through two deliberately aloof fictional brothers. The article argues that the sketch matters because it shows an American, absurdist take on the Gallagher brothers’ public image, focusing less on sibling conflict than on…
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The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Noah Kahan's concert at Citi Field in Queens, New York, was cancelled shortly before doors on Saturday night due to severe weather, with organisers citing safety concerns amid thunderstorms, damaging winds and flash flooding. The cancellation came despite an earlier plan to proceed with an adjusted schedule and…
Country music outlet American Songwriter has highlighted three lesser-known Charlie Daniels songs worth revisiting beyond his signature hit "The Devil Went Down To Georgia". The piece argues that Daniels' catalogue runs deeper than that one crossover smash, pointing fans towards tracks that showcase his songwriting across different eras…
"Mexodus," now playing at Pasadena Playhouse, is a two-person musical that reimagines the Underground Railroad's escape route running south into Mexico rather than north. Written by and starring Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, the show blends hip-hop and traditional Tex-Mex balladry, drawing comparisons to "Hamilton" for its…
Kenny Chesney has broken a long-standing tie with George Strait and Tim McGraw to claim the most Top 10 hits in the history of Billboard's Country Airplay chart. The milestone came courtesy of his single "Carry On", the lead track from his forthcoming September album Silver Sands Marina,…