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4 Iconic 70s Party Songs That Will Make Any Baby Boomer Want To Dance
American Songwriter highlights four 1970s dance tracks chosen for their enduring feel-good, party-ready appeal to Baby Boomers. The selections span disco and pop, while noting the different stories behind how each song was made and received. – ‘Heart of Glass’ by Blondie: its disco influence initially alienated some fans, despite becoming a major hit. -…
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Heavy Song of the Week: Godflesh’s Farewell Starts with the Thrilling “Living/Ending”
Godflesh’s new single “Living/Ending” has been named Heavy Song of the Week by Consequence, ahead of the band’s forthcoming final album, Decay. The release matters because frontman Justin Broadrick has said the project will end following major abdominal surgery earlier in 2026, making the track an opening statement for Godflesh’s farewell. The article describes “Living/Ending”…
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If You Were a Teen in 1975, These Songs Defined Your Young Romances
The article revisits three love songs released in 1975 that it suggests became part of many teenagers’ early romantic experiences. It presents the tracks as evocative examples of the era’s pop sound, ranging from emotional uncertainty to upbeat devotion and straightforward infatuation. – “I’m Not In Love” by 10cc is described as a haunting, synthesiser-led…
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Slipknot confirms departure of longtime DJ Sid Wilson
Slipknot has officially confirmed that it has parted ways with longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson, ending his nearly 28-year association with the band. The band’s brief social-media statement, posted on 14 August and later deleted, said the separation took effect immediately and wished Wilson well, but did not explain the decision. The confirmation matters…
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In Canada: BTS’ J-Hope & RM Attend Drake’s Toronto Concert; Neil Peart Doc Premiering at TIFF
Canadian music news this week includes BTS members RM and J-Hope attending Chris Brown and Usher’s Toronto concert, and TIFF announcing the world premiere of a Neil Peart documentary. – RM and J-Hope attended the final Toronto date of Brown and Usher’s R&B tour, met both artists backstage and shared videos from the show; some…
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Geddy Lee Hated When Alex Lifeson Initially Likened a RUSH Reunion to a “Tribute Band”
Geddy Lee said he was angered when fellow RUSH member Alex Lifeson once described a possible reunion as becoming a “tribute band”. Lee argued that the surviving members still own and embody the band’s music, while Lifeson later said playing together again made the project feel like RUSH rather than an imitation. Lifeson made the…
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Recording Academy Considers Revamping New Asian Pop Category After BTS Pulls From Grammy Voting
The Recording Academy is considering changes to its newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance Grammy category after BTS, widely seen as likely leading contenders, said they would not submit their music this year. The move matters because it highlights concerns from Asian music artists that the category’s current design may not represent their work…
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Rosie O’Donnell Says Wynonna Judd Is the Only Trump Supporter She Talks To: ‘I Give Her Grace’ Despite His ‘Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia’
Rosie O’Donnell said country singer Wynonna Judd is the only supporter of Donald Trump with whom she still maintains a relationship, saying she can set politics aside because of their long friendship and Judd’s difficult personal history. The comments underline O’Donnell’s continuing opposition to Trump, with whom she has publicly clashed for decades, while showing…
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The classic 1967 Leonard Cohen song that everybody rejected: “So I called up Judy Collins”
People missed out. The post The classic 1967 Leonard Cohen song that everybody rejected: “So I called up Judy Collins” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.