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The two 1966 masterpieces Jimmy Page calls the standard for songwriting: “Really said a lot”
The sound of innovation. The post The two 1966 masterpieces Jimmy Page calls the standard for songwriting: “Really said a lot” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Pop Songs That Were Secret Thank-You Notes
Three pop songs are presented as indirect expressions of gratitude, using devotion, self-respect and acknowledgement rather than explicitly saying “thank you”. – James Taylor’s “You’ve Got a Friend”, written by Carole King, is framed as a reciprocal tribute to someone who has offered support. – Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All” is described as an…
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Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are presented as overlooked entry-level grooveboxes that offer considerably more creative depth than their relatively low prices suggest. Although newcomers may favour more familiar brands and experienced musicians may choose Elektron’s pricier machines, the reviewer argues that the Model series combines accessibility with the company’s powerful sequencing approach, making it a…
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Raavi – “second thoughts”
New York indie-pop band Raavi have released “second thoughts”, their first new music since their 2024 EP The Upside. The song signals that further material is due soon and is accompanied by a video directed by fellow musician Nara Avakian. Described as relaxed and meditative, the track centres on Raavi Sita’s vocals, with lyrics touching…
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Olivia Dean Delivers Lessons in Love and One Hell of a Show at Madison Square Garden
Olivia Dean opened a run of four sold-out Madison Square Garden shows with a confident, emotionally direct performance that reinforced her rapid rise from support act to arena headliner. Rolling Stone’s review praises her presence, charisma and ability to turn songs about love, change and self-worth into a communal experience for a large New York…
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The “most beautiful” song Ozzy Osbourne ever heard: “Tearing up”
The best kind of guitar playing. The post The “most beautiful” song Ozzy Osbourne ever heard: “Tearing up” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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4 Country Songs From 1998 That Every 90s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
A retrospective selection highlights four country songs released in 1998 that remain widely recognisable to listeners who grew up in the 1990s. – Jo Dee Messina’s “I’m Alright” was a multi-platinum, chart-topping title track written by Phil Vassar. – Faith Hill’s “This Kiss”, from her album Faith, became a major crossover success and was written…
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Born 85 Years Ago Today in Washington’s Capital City, the Bakersfield Sound Pioneer Who Became Buck Owens’ Right-Hand Man
Don Rich, a key architect of the Bakersfield sound and Buck Owens’ closest musical collaborator, is remembered 85 years after his birth in Olympia, Washington. As lead guitarist, fiddler, harmony singer and bandleader of the Buckaroos, Rich helped turn Owens into one of country music’s defining stars of the 1960s, showing the importance of the…
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Here’s How to Watch UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Live Online for Free
UFC 330 is scheduled for Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on 15 August, with welterweight champion Islam Makhachev set to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry. The bout matters because it pits Makhachev, listed at 28-1-0, against Garry, listed at 17-1-0, in a championship main event. The preliminary programme is due to begin at 5:30pm…
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Prisoner
RAUNCHY’s new album, “Prisoner”, marks the Danish band’s return after a period of quiet following the decline of their early-2000s modern-metal scene. The review finds the record broadly successful, praising its polished production, layered sound and continued blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, industrial and pop influences, while noting that the group’s past still casts…