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Boys Don’t Dance review – jump back to the 80s to celebrate the power of pop
Assembly @ Dance Base, Edinburgh A sunny mashup of music accompanies choreographer Marc Brew’s feelgood coming-of-age story Marc Brew made the acclaimed show An Accident/A Life in 2024, with choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, about the car accident that left him paralysed below the waist aged 20. Brew went on to be a successful dancer and…
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Farage reclaims Clacton as Alabama executes child killer
Nigel Farage regained the Clacton seat in a 14 August by-election, which he had triggered by resigning as the constituency’s MP before standing again. The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes, or 63.34%, in a contest with 34 candidates. Count Binface, the satirical candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, came second with 9,455 votes. Labour,…
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Taylor Swift Breaks Record for Most Adult Pop Airplay No. 1s With ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’
Taylor Swift has set a new record for the most number ones on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart, after “I Knew It, I Knew You” reached the top of the ranking dated 22 August. Her 16th chart leader moves her ahead of Maroon 5 and underlines her continued strength on US adult pop radio, alongside…
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Argentine Rap Star Trueno Teams Up with Maria Becerra for Nostalgic “90s” Video: Watch
Argentine rapper Trueno and singer María Becerra have released the official video for “90s”, a collaboration from Trueno’s fourth studio album, TURR4ZO. The release reinforces the album’s stated aim of celebrating Argentine musical heritage by combining contemporary hip-hop with nostalgic pop, rock and new-wave influences. Produced by Tatool and El Guincho, “90s” samples Los Encargados’…
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Watch Julia Jacklin Cover Sugar Ray’s “Every Morning”
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has recorded a cover of Sugar Ray’s 1999 hit “Every Morning” for Triple J, presenting the song in a slightly slower, more subdued style. The release reflects Jacklin’s affection for the track and its connection to her childhood, while drawing attention to her forthcoming album. Jacklin said she has loved the…
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‘Camp Rock 3’ Breakout Lumi Pollack on Learning to Play the Cello and the Advice She Got From Demi Lovato
Lumi Pollack, the 17-year-old actor playing cello prodigy Rosie in Disney’s newly released Camp Rock 3, discussed preparing for her first major role in the long-running musical franchise. She said joining a series associated with Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers was initially daunting, but the cast and crew quickly created a supportive, summer-camp-like atmosphere;…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That Celebrate the Joy of Rock and Roll
This article highlights three classic rock songs that explicitly celebrate the appeal and endurance of rock and roll: Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock And Roll”, Billy Joel’s “It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me”, and Led Zeppelin’s “Rock And Roll”. It argues that these songs remain notable because they express affection for the genre itself,…
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Channel Tres Releases New Album Enigma POV
Channel Tres has released his second album, Enigma POV, through Alta Music Group. The Compton artist is known for club-pop and funk-influenced music, and the release follows his 2024 debut Head Rush, marking a continued expansion of his catalogue after several years of singles and live performances. The album has no guest vocalists but includes…
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The 1997 country album that became the best-selling in the genre’s history
A game-changing album. The post The 1997 country album that became the best-selling in the genre’s history first appeared on Far Out Magazine.