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Five overlooked modern albums destined to be cult classics
This piece from Far Out Magazine highlights modern albums the writer believes have been unfairly overlooked but are set to become future cult classics, arguing that the sheer volume of new music released today means even devoted fans miss records worthy of long-term reverence. The author frames this as a positive rather than a loss,…
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The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past’s First Gameplay Demo Showcases Geralt’s New Weapon and Deadly Enemies
Polygon’s Gamescom preview of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past shows an expansion that closely follows the series’ established open-world role-playing formula, with a new region, quests, characters and monsters. Its significance lies in offering a substantial new adventure for Geralt while adding combat options without fundamentally changing the acclaimed 11-year-old…
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1 million in 4 days??? #samtompkins #howtosavealife #thefray
Sam Tompkins is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist well known for his acoustic covers and looping performances shared across social media. This YouTube Short spotlights his rendition connected to “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, with the title flagging the clip’s rapid climb to 1 million views in just four days. The tags…
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The 1993 lyric Steven Tyler threatened to quit Aerosmith over: “One of my favourite lines of all time”
In his memoir *Does the Noise In My Head Bother You*, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler recalled nearly quitting the band in 1993 over a lyric in the song ‘Fever’ from their album *Get a Grip*. Bassist Tom Hamilton objected to the line, but Tyler insisted it stay exactly as written, illustrating how fiercely protective he…
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Ted Hodgkinson To Leave Southbank Centre & Join Hay Festival As Creative Director
Ted Hodgkinson, the Southbank Centre’s long-serving director of literature and spoken word, is leaving the London institution to take up a newly created role as creative director of Hay Festival. He will join Hay’s executive team in the autumn, taking responsibility for the festival’s artistic and creative strategy and public programming, as it prepares for…
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The drummer who rejected Led Zeppelin and spent the rest of his life regretting it
An article for Far Out Magazine recounts how drummer Mac Poole was offered the chance to join what would become Led Zeppelin, but turned it down and reportedly spent the rest of his life regretting the decision. The story matters as a footnote to rock history, illustrating how close the band’s now-iconic line-up came to…
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Looks like the David Bowie technique worked out!
This YouTube Short pokes fun at a wardrobe or styling choice by comparing it to David Bowie’s iconic use of mismatched or striking visual presentation, suggesting the person featured has pulled off a similarly bold look with success. The title’s cheeky framing implies a transformation or styling moment caught on camera, with the “technique” likely…
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Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes’ Career Celebrated at Music In The House Gala
Darren Hayes, former frontman of Savage Garden, was honoured with the Excellence in Community Award at the 17th annual Music In The House gala in Sydney on 25 August, a Support Act fundraiser recognising his advocacy on mental health, resilience and LGBTQIA+ representation alongside his musical achievements. The award, presented by longtime friend Claire Marshall…