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The 1991 Nirvana song that destroyed Kurt Cobain’s voice: “He sang so hard”
From emotional to physical pain. The post The 1991 Nirvana song that destroyed Kurt Cobain’s voice: “He sang so hard” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The classic 1967 song John Lennon and Paul McCartney didn’t want to release: “It isn’t Beatles”
Not exactly in their wheelhouse. The post The classic 1967 song John Lennon and Paul McCartney didn’t want to release: “It isn’t Beatles” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 1980 song Van Halen made up on the spot: “The best parts of our music”
The magic behind improvising. The post The 1980 song Van Halen made up on the spot: “The best parts of our music” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘Lost Weekend’ In Space: How Artists Like Phoebe Bridgers Turn Planetariums Into Music Venues
Musicians are increasingly turning to planetariums as unconventional venues for launching and promoting new music, using their immersive domes to pair songs with striking visuals. Phoebe Bridgers is the latest example, partnering with Spotify to mark the release of her album Lost Weekend with listening events across 44 planetariums worldwide, following a similar approach taken…
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4 Songs From 1970 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time
This is a curated list rather than a hard news story: a music writer at American Songwriter picks four songs from 1970 that they say still give them “instant goosebumps,” reflecting on how the era blended raw talent with imaginative songwriting to capture both personal emotion and social upheaval. The piece leans on nostalgia and…
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53 Years Ago, an Outlaw Songwriter and Pop Singer Said “I Do” and Became a Country Music Power Couple
On this day in August 1973, songwriter Kris Kristofferson and singer Rita Coolidge married in Malibu, California, uniting two already-established musical careers. Coolidge was a sought-after backing vocalist who had worked with Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Joe Cocker, while Kristofferson was gaining recognition as a songwriter behind hits such as “Me and Bobby McGee”…
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The “basic” classic rock band that annoyed Keith Richards in 1969
A blatant attack on a lovely band. The post The “basic” classic rock band that annoyed Keith Richards in 1969 first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 1970s rival Linda Ronstadt knew was out of her league: “Well, here’s the level”
Going well beyond her reach. The post The 1970s rival Linda Ronstadt knew was out of her league: “Well, here’s the level” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Labour’s net zero dogma is costing cash-strapped families £540 a year, bombshell analysis that was scrapped by Ed Miliband shows
An investigation reported by the Daily Mail claims that Labour’s net zero policies are costing cash-strapped British households an extra £540 a year, based on analysis that was reportedly shelved by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband before publication. The report suggests the government sat on findings that could have proved politically damaging, feeding into a wider…
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Remi Wolf Announces New Single ‘Bottle’ and Upcoming Album ‘Mud’: ‘It Has Been a Very Cleansing Record to Make For Me’
Remi Wolf has announced her third studio album, Mud, due for release on 9 October, alongside news that a new single, “Bottle”, will arrive on Thursday, 20 August. The announcement marks the next step in the singer-songwriter’s evolving sound, moving towards a more grounded, introspective style following her albums Juno and Big Ideas. The 11-track…