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SXSW 2027 unveils podcast festival, local benefits and venue changes
South by Southwest has confirmed details for its 2027 edition in Austin, Texas, including a new dedicated Podcast Festival, perks reserved for local residents, and temporary relocations of key music and film venues. The changes stem from major building work in the city: the festival’s usual home, the Austin Convention Center, is undergoing a full…
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Stella Lefty on the Rise of ‘Boston’ and Her Sudden Fame: ‘When I First Started Writing Songs, No One Cared!’
Chicago-area newcomer Stella Lefty, 23, has rapidly risen to prominence after her single “Boston” helped make history when the Billboard Hot 100’s top five was occupied entirely by country artists for the first time, placing her alongside stars such as Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen. Her breakthrough follows a string of viral TikTok moments and…
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Stella Lefty Finds Guidance From SZA and Liberation in Stevie Knicks
Rising country-pop singer Stella Lefty took part in Rolling Stone’s “Song Shuffle” feature ahead of her debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, a festival she has attended as a fan since she was 15. Speaking to the magazine, she discussed the eclectic mix of artists shaping her sound and mood, from Elvis Presley to Fleetwood…
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All of Karol G’s Albums, Ranked
Billboard has ranked all seven of Karol G’s studio albums, tracing the Colombian star’s rise from a rising reggaetón voice to a global superstar. The list charts her artistic evolution from her 2017 debut, “Unstoppable,” through to her newest release, “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto,” released this month, highlighting how each record reflects a…
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“It’s so emotional for me”: the beautiful 1991 song Phil Collins wanted to play “thousands of times”
The perfect marriage of melody and message. The post “It’s so emotional for me”: the beautiful 1991 song Phil Collins wanted to play “thousands of times” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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4 Splendid 1988 No. 2 Songs That Stalled Just Shy of the Brass Ring
This article celebrates four notable songs from 1988 that peaked at number two on the US pop charts, narrowly missing the top spot. It highlights the near-misses of well-established acts, illustrating that chart success, even for hugely popular bands, doesn’t always culminate in reaching number one, though the songs are still remembered fondly. The four…
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NOIA – “As Per My Last Email”
Barcelona-born, Brooklyn-based artist Gisela Fullà-Silvestre has released a new single as NOIA, titled “As Per My Last Email,” her first new music since her 2023 debut album gisela. The glitchy, avant-club track uses chopped-up vocal effects to capture the exhausting, always-online nature of modern office work, with NOIA describing it as a song about the…
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Oasis Share Documentary Film Trailer
Oasis have released the trailer for a new documentary, *Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger*, offering what is billed as the definitive account of their record-breaking Live ’25 reunion tour. The film matters because it captures a genuine cultural moment: the Manchester band’s reformation made global headlines after years of doubt over whether feuding brothers…
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After Emotional Onstage London Reunion, Cynthia Erivo Calls Ariana Grande ‘My Favorite Person to Sing With’
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reunited on stage in London on Sunday during the second night of Grande’s 10-night run at the O2 Arena as part of her Eternal Sunshine tour. The pair, who became close while filming and promoting the two Wicked films, performed “For Good” and a mash-up of “Get Happy/Happy Days Are…
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Kanye West to perform in Russia despite cultural boycott of country
Kanye West is set to become one of the first major Western artists to perform in Russia since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, breaking the widespread cultural boycott observed by most musicians. Two shows have been announced at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena on 10 and 11 October, with tickets for the 70,000-capacity venue…