Music

What we’ve been playing – “I can’t sit and do nothing other than melt into my sofa”

• Eurogamer staff share summer gaming activities ranging from traditional titles to creative hobbies inspired by games
• The Blood of Dawnwalker praised for its time-constraint system that forces meaningful quest prioritisation
• Romance-focused titles like Moonlight Peaks appeal to players seeking character-driven narrative experiences

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, everyone's hot again. Nice of you to notice, Bertie. Kelsey's getting into embroidery with Silksong providing artistic inspiration; Bertie's banging on about the time system in The…

Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower? 

• The Hottap Go is a $700 all-in-one portable shower system with a 12-litre integrated tank and propane heating, designed for nomadic lifestyles
• Its water recirculation technology prevents cold shocks and waste whilst reaching desired temperature in ~4 minutes, though mediocre pressure and premium pricing are trade-offs

Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that's easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy scalp and the vague smell…

Jay-Z Marks 30 Years of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ With Star-Studded Yankee Stadium Celebration

• Jay-Z held a major concert at Yankee Stadium in summer 2026 celebrating the 30-year anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt'
• Guest performers included Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys alongside the hip-hop legend
• The event highlighted the album's lasting cultural significance and Jay-Z's enduring legacy in hip-hop

Jay-Z commemorated three decades since the release of his landmark debut album by staging an expansive concert experience at Yankee Stadium during summer 2026. The event represented a major milestone, bringing together a

Beyoncé surprises Yankee Stadium crowd during JAY-Z anniversary residency opener

JAY-Z opened a three-night anniversary residency at New York's Yankee Stadium on Friday, and brought out his wife Beyoncé as a surprise guest during the very first song. She stepped in for Mary J. Blige to perform "Can't Knock the Hustle", the opening track of his debut album…

How Billy Joel’s 1977 love song made it clear he was heading for divorce: “I should have known”

"I probably should have known right then..." The post How Billy Joel’s 1977 love song made it clear he was heading for divorce: “I should have known” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

3 Classic Rock Songs From 1974 That Sound Like the End of the Party

• Music retrospective examines three 1974 rock compositions that evoke the atmosphere of social gatherings winding down
• Features Marc Bolan's glam piece, Elton John's orchestral ballad (a major chart success), and Jackson Browne's soft rock track

Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) performing with British glam rock group T-Rex, at The Apollo, Glasgow, 22nd January 1974. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) Some anthems and slow tunes just have that "end of the night" vibe. These classic rock songs from 1974 definitely sound…

YEONJUN, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!

• Major artists across pop, rock, hip-hop, and K-pop released new music this week
• Beyoncé surprise-dropped an R&B single whilst The Rolling Stones released their 25th studio album
• Billboard invited readers to vote for their favourite new release

We also had new releases from Future, Suki Waterhouse, Teddy Swims, The Linda Lindas & Hayley Williams, Chris Lake & Tiga, and more.

Chuck Berry: the most important musician to never have a single good album

Overrated? The post Chuck Berry: the most important musician to never have a single good album first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

‘Moana’ Cast Guide: Every Live-Action Character vs. the Original Animation

Moana and Maui are setting sail once again — this time, in live-action. Releasing in theaters July 10, Disney’s animated musical “Moana” comes back to life with a brand new live-action remake led by Catherine Laga’aia, who stars as the titular character. Similar to the original, the film…