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3 Songs From 1979 That Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
The article highlights three chart hits from 1979 that it says were especially popular with teenagers listening in their first cars. – “Heart of Glass” by Blondie blended new wave and disco, reaching number one in both the US and UK. – The Knack’s “My Sharona” became a major radio hit, topping the Billboard Hot…
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‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90
Engelbert Humperdinck, the British singer best known for “A Man Without Love”, says his pool-based martial arts routine helps keep him fit and “alive” at the age of 90. Speaking on The Jim Masters Show, he described spending much of the day exercising in a swimming pool. The performer, often called the “King of Romance”,…
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Who is standing behind Bob Dylan on the cover of ‘Highway 61 Revisited’?
“A hostile moodiness…” The post Who is standing behind Bob Dylan on the cover of ‘Highway 61 Revisited’? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“I’ve been struggling to free my mind. I’ve learned so much. Finally it’s happening”: How Tarja Turunen brought a decade of development to bear on diverse album Frisson Noir
Tarja Turunen says Frisson Noir is her heaviest album to date, created to capture in the studio the powerful, riff-driven sound of her live band. The Finnish symphonic metal singer views the record as the result of a decade of artistic development and a new freedom in her songwriting, making it a significant step in…
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7 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Only Sound Good When They’re Played Loud
This article presents seven 1970s rock tracks which it argues are most effective at high volume, treating loud playback as central to the genre’s impact. The selections span heavy metal, hard rock, blues rock, progressive rock and pop-oriented rock, with emphasis on powerful riffs, dynamic build-ups and rhythmic intensity. – “Into The Void” — Black…
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Bill Hader Recalls South Park Creators’ Inspiration for “Fishsticks” Episode That Mocked Kanye West: Watch
Bill Hader has recalled how South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone developed the 2009 “Fishsticks” episode, which satirised Kanye West. Speaking at their Television Academy Hall of Fame induction, Hader said the story began with the writers watching salmon swim upstream to mate during a retreat in Seattle. The group turned a crude…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy after BTS boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop award at the Grammys after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 ceremony, saying they hoped their work could be “heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages”. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has acknowledged the category may not…
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The “intense” drummer David Gilmour called the greatest: “Best in the world”
The technical side of percussion. The post The “intense” drummer David Gilmour called the greatest: “Best in the world” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Rock Singing Voices From the 1950s That You’ll Recognize in About Two Seconds
The article highlights three 1950s rock singers whose distinctive voices and recordings remain widely recognisable. – Elvis Presley: celebrated for his major cultural presence and enduring hits including “Jailhouse Rock” and “Blue Suede Shoes”. – Chuck Berry: credited with helping establish rock music through influential songs such as “Johnny B. Goode” and “Maybellene”. – Buddy…
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“This Is False”: 92-Year-Old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rebuts Brother’s Retirement Claims
Frankie Valli has denied claims by his brother Bobby that he has retired from performing, saying the reports are false. The clarification matters because Valli, aged 92, recently cancelled remaining tour dates for health reasons, which appears to have prompted confusion over whether his career had ended. Bobby Valli initially said his brother would retire…