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Jyoti Mishra: the unknown man who wrote 1997’s catchiest single and sold 400,000 copies in a week
“Fuck off… I’ve heard your stuff; it’s shit.” The post Jyoti Mishra: the unknown man who wrote 1997’s catchiest single and sold 400,000 copies in a week first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“That was incredibly disingenuous of Radiohead. But I have to acknowledge that perhaps it was very wise”: Steven Wilson and the war between prog and pop
In this Prog magazine interview, Steven Wilson revisits his controversial 2017 claim that his album To The Bone was a pop record rather than a prog one. Speaking from his home in Hertfordshire, the former Porcupine Tree frontman explains that while the label seemed to confuse fans and jars with prog orthodoxy, his use of…
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6 of the Best Country Songs Turning 46 This Year
American Songwriter has put together a list of six standout country songs celebrating their 46th anniversary this year, all originally released in 1980. The selection spans both original compositions and notable covers, reflecting a strong year for the genre that produced enduring hits still celebrated by fans and critics today. The featured tracks are Dolly…
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The Linda Lindas Perform “Burning Out” on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Watch
The Linda Lindas performed their single “Burning Out” on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night, ahead of the release of their third studio album, Gotta Get Out, due out on 28 August. The appearance forms part of the promotional build-up for the record and highlights a notable shift in sound for the Los Angeles band,…
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C+C Music Factory Co-Founder Robert Clivillés Sues Freedom Williams for $30 Million, Alleging He Wrongfully Claimed Trademark Despite Never Being a Group Member
Robert Clivillés, surviving co-founder of C+C Music Factory, has filed a $30 million lawsuit against Freedom Williams, the touring act’s frontman, accusing him of fraudulently claiming trademark rights to the group’s name despite never having been an actual member. The suit, filed on 14 August in the US District Court for the Eastern District of…
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Watch Fontaines D.C. perform new single ‘Marianne’ from last ever BBC Maida Vale session as the band share how late manager Trevor Dietz saved the song
Fontaines D.C. have released new single ‘Marianne’ alongside the announcement of their next album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, while revealing footage of the track’s performance from what was the final ever BBC Maida Vale session. The release marks the band’s first material since the death of their manager, Trevor Dietz, who they credit with rescuing the song…
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US singer who fell for Scottish fan during Tartan Army’s Boston World Cup takeover ends romance over ‘serious crime’ investigation
American singer Jill Roberts has ended her long-distance relationship with Scottish football fan Tommy Morrison after learning he is facing possible serious criminal charges. The pair met and went viral in June when the Tartan Army descended on Boston during the World Cup, quickly striking up a romance that saw Roberts booking flights to visit…
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Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo, the acclaimed Beninese singer-songwriter, is set to become the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with a ceremony taking place on 18 August at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard. The honour caps a career spanning decades in which Kidjo, singing in five languages, has become one of…
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BUTCHER BABIES Announce New Album ‘Nightbloom’
American metal band Butcher Babies have announced their new album “Nightbloom”, due for release on 2 October via Judge & Jury Records. The album marks a significant creative milestone for the group, with frontwoman Heidi Shepherd describing it as emerging from a period of intense personal therapy during which she confronted years of suppressed trauma,…
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Locals worried extending Reading Festival will “disrupt sleep”
Reading could become a four-day event from 2027. The post Locals worried extending Reading Festival will “disrupt sleep” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.