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The guitarist Sammy Hagar would give anything to jam with: “Big quest”
The legends that have eluded him. The post The guitarist Sammy Hagar would give anything to jam with: “Big quest” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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KATSEYE Says ‘Gnarly’ Backlash Changed How They Saw Their Own Music
KATSEYE has opened up about the intense backlash their single “Gnarly” received on release, and how watching public opinion shift over time reshaped the group’s approach to criticism and artistry. Speaking on the Nicky at Night podcast, members of the global girl group said they deliberately chose not to let early negative reactions dictate their…
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Miranda Lambert to Headline Opening Night Concert at New Nashville Venue The Truth
Country star Miranda Lambert will headline the opening night of Nashville’s newest music venue, The Truth, with a one-off show on 1 October. The performance, dubbed “Miranda Lambert: One Night Only,” coincides with the run-up to her new album Crisco, out 2 October on MCA, making the concert both a venue launch and an album…
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Ray Stevens to Be Honored With Star-Studded Opry House Concert Featuring Jamey Johnson & More
The Grand Ole Opry House will host a tribute concert on 9 November honouring comedian, musician and Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens, titled “Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens.” The event brings together a large roster of country and comedy performers to celebrate Stevens’s decades-spanning career, reflecting…
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Spotify’s Running Mode is now available on Android
Spotify has expanded its AI-powered Running Mode feature to Android devices, having previously launched it on iOS in late July 2026. The feature generates playlists tailored to a user’s run and forms part of Spotify’s broader push into fitness content, building on an earlier running experiment the company trialled back in 2018. Android users can…
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Spotify announce ‘Hometown’ run of gigs with Jorja Smith, Nemzzz and Beabadoobee
Spotify has announced a new “Hometown” series of intimate, one-off gigs from Jorja Smith, Nemzzz and Beabadoobee, each returning to perform in the city where they started out. The shows tie in with new album releases from all three artists and form part of a wider Spotify initiative that also includes community-led projects to support…
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3 Underrated Progressive Rock Bands From the 1970s That Should Be Household Names Today
An American Songwriter feature makes the case for three progressive rock bands from the 1970s that the writer believes deserve wider recognition. The piece highlights acts whose musical ambition and skill rivalled the genre’s biggest names, arguing they were unfairly overshadowed despite critical strengths and, in one case, prestigious touring credentials. The list includes Happy…
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Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Boney” & “Boll Weevil”
Folk singer-songwriter Jake Xerxes Fussell has released two new tracks, “Boney” and “Boll Weevil,” ahead of his forthcoming album *The Old Beloved Path*. The songs follow last month’s announcement of the record and its lead single, a rendition of the American traditional “Rock Island Line,” continuing Fussell’s practice of reworking traditional folk material for a…
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The Beach Boys’ number three hit from 1966 with no known author
Brian Wilson turned folk into gold… The post The Beach Boys’ number three hit from 1966 with no known author first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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How the ‘Hacks’ Production Team Created a ’70s Sitcom Set and Overcame Las Vegas-Sized Challenges
Production designer Rob Tokarz and his team recreated a fictional 1970s sitcom, “Who’s Making Dinner?”, for HBO’s “Hacks” as part of a storyline celebrating the show-within-a-show’s 50th anniversary at a PaleyFest event. The set had to look authentically period while conveying the backstory of the fictional programme, which was reportedly created by Deborah (Jean Smart)…