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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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Josh Homme’s nine favourite albums of all time

  • Homme's nine favourite albums span Jackson Browne's songwriting to punk, grunge, and experimental music, reflecting his rejection of genre constraints
  • Transformative artists like Iggy Pop fundamentally influenced his career direction and musical philosophy
  • His approach prioritises artistic merit regardless of genre classification or commercial popularity

The best of music, according to Josh Homme. The post Josh Homme’s nine favourite albums of all time first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Birmingham has 32 tickets left!!!

  • Video title says only 32 Birmingham tickets remain
  • No actual article or video content was accessible
  • Page returned only YouTube's cookie-consent text

The linked content is a short YouTube video titled "Birmingham has 32 tickets left!!!", but the page provided contains only YouTube's standard cookie-consent and sign-in text rather than any actual video description, transcript or article content. As a result, no substantive details about the event, performer or venue…

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‘He annotated my letter from Spielberg’: readers pay tribute to Sam Neill

  • Actor Sam Neill's admirers recall his consistent talent, warmth, and genuine humility throughout a decades-long career spanning films like Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders
  • Beyond acting, he inspired personal milestones for fans—from career choices to meaningful fan encounters—whilst remaining personable and kind in private interactions

From teeing up a marriage to inspiring a career and giving 144 bottles of wine to his birthday band, the star’s admirers share their fondest memories Sam Neill’s final interview Tributes to Sam Neill from Charles Dance, Lindsay Duncan and Peter Webber, Jane Campion, Gillian Armstrong and Miranda…

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Pergolesi: L’Olimpiade album review

  • Review praises new recording of Pergolesi's rarely performed opera L'Olimpiade
  • Conductor Giulio Prandi trims epic four-hour original to a pacy 2.5 hours
  • Strong cast recorded live in 2025 at Pergolesi's hometown theatre in Jesi

This is a review of a new recording of Pergolesi's opera L'Olimpiade, based on Pietro Metastasio's popular libretto about love, disguise and mistaken identity at the ancient Olympic Games. The recording, conducted by Giulio Prandi with the Orchestra Ghislieri, is praised for its brisk pacing and strong cast,…

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The 1975 album Elton John called “impossible” to top

  • Elton John considered 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy' impossible to surpass due to its deeply personal exploration of his rise with Bernie Taupin
  • John philosophically accepted that sustaining commercial dominance was impossible, finding relief when later albums had less pressure to match those heights
  • By exploring diverse musical styles thereafter, including film work and singer-songwriter material, John maintained artistic relevance well beyond his commercial peak

Reaching absolute perfection. The post The 1975 album Elton John called “impossible” to top first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Producer/Composer ‘Tricky’ Stewart Signs New Publishing Deal With BMG

  • Grammy-winning producer Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart signs global publishing administration deal with BMG
  • Known for crafting hits with Rihanna, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber; recently inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • Partnership reunites Stewart with BMG executives and positions him alongside longtime collaborator The-Dream

Known for his work with Beyoncé and Rihanna, Stewart was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year.

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Mick Jagger Breaks Down New Album, ‘Foreign Tongues,’ AI in Music & Rolling Stones Legacy | Billboard Cover

  • Mick Jagger discusses the Rolling Stones' new album 'Foreign Tongues' and accelerated release cycle, with three songs carried over from 'Hackney Diamonds' sessions
  • He emphasises that studio technology serves to improve efficiency rather than replace artistry, whilst maintaining that groove and vocal craft remain paramount

Billboard cover star Mick Jagger opens up about the Rolling Stones’ latest creative streak, the making of the band’s new music, and how technology continues to shape the recording process. He reflects on songwriting, working with producer Andrew Watt, revisiting songs left off earlier sessions, and why the…

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“I identify”: The 1972 Joni Mitchell song that has been eternally on repeat for Stevie Nicks

  • Stevie Nicks has listened to Joni Mitchell's 1972 song 'Blonde in the Bleachers' throughout her career, using it as a pre-show ritual
  • The song depicts a woman's relationship with a rock star; Nicks identified with the musician's perspective rather than the female character
  • Mitchell's poetic songwriting has had lasting influence on female rock artists like Nicks

“You can’t hold the hand of a rock and roll man very long..." The post “I identify”: The 1972 Joni Mitchell song that has been eternally on repeat for Stevie Nicks first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Logic1000 announces new album, ‘Confirmation!’, shares single: Listen

  • Logic1000 announces second album "Confirmation!", out 2nd October
  • Lead single "All In For You" features vocalist KUČKA
  • Follows 2024 debut "Mother" and her DJ-Kicks contribution

Australian producer Logic1000 has announced her second studio album, "Confirmation!", due for release on 2nd October via Therapy/Because Music. The announcement comes alongside the release of the album's first single, "All In For You", which features longtime collaborator KUČKA on vocals, marking the artist's first full-length project since…

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Phoebe Bridgers backed by older men in 2nd surprise Fallon performance this week

  • Phoebe Bridgers returned to Fallon for another surprise performance.
  • Her backing band consisted of older men.
  • Further performance details were not provided.

Phoebe Bridgers made a second unannounced appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in the same week, performing with a backing band made up of older male musicians. The appearance drew attention because it was an unusual, playful follow-up to her earlier surprise slot and highlighted her…

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