Topic: Music

Music news, from stadium-filling icons to the artists shaping the charts this week, covering new releases, reissues and the interviews and anniversaries that put a record's story in context. It ranges across genres and eras, so a look back at how a soul classic or disco anthem came together sits alongside coverage of what's charting or making headlines right now.

Beyond the music itself, this is where the people and decisions behind it get examined: why a band turned down a big break, how a songwriter settled on a lyric overnight, or what a veteran musician makes of the industry and the world today. There's also room for the wider culture around music, from touring and nightlife to the health and social benefits some readers get from it.

Taken together, it's a mix of nostalgia and the present tense, useful for anyone who wants to understand not just what's playing now but the stories and decisions that shaped the music they already know.

  • Boomtown is Today!!!

    This YouTube Short, titled “Boomtown is Today!!!”, is a brief, high-energy clip marking the arrival of Boomtown on the day itself, judging by the excited, exclamation-heavy title. The short-form vertical format suggests a quick, shareable burst of anticipation rather than a full session or premiere. Beyond the title, no further details of line-up, footage content…

  • How William Orbit was a ‘ray of light’ in Madonna’s career

    “Your music gave me a magic carpet to fly on.” The post How William Orbit was a ‘ray of light’ in Madonna’s career first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

  • Fans think Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘The Governor’s Waltz’ is about her relationship with Paul Mescal

    Fans are speculating that Phoebe Bridgers’ new song ‘The Governor’s Waltz’ addresses her former relationship with actor Paul Mescal and may reference his current partner, Gracie Abrams. The interpretation matters because the track, released on Bridgers’ new album ‘Lost Weekend’, has prompted online discussion about its apparently personal lyrics, though neither Bridgers nor those involved…

  • Ayra Starr – Starrgirl

    Clash Music describes Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl as her most assured and wide-ranging album yet, presenting it as a confident exploration of identity, culture and personal growth. Across 16 tracks, the Nigerian artist moves between Afropop, R&B, dancefloor rhythms and introspective songwriting, while retaining a sound rooted in her own perspective. The review highlights singles including…

  • Live Nation settles lawsuit after fan suffers brain damage at concert

    It occurred at a Luke Bryan show in 2022. The post Live Nation settles lawsuit after fan suffers brain damage at concert first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

  • Theodor Black Commences New Era With ‘Theo’s Room’

    London-based artist Theodor Black has released ‘Theo’s Room’, the first single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Tailwind’, due in October. The track signals a new, more live-sounding direction, combining sparse guitar, eerie synthesisers and haunting vocals as it moves from acoustic reflection into a restless nocturnal mood. ‘Tailwind’ will contain six songs representing chapters from Black’s…

  • Katseye Bring the Party in Vibrant ‘Hootie Frutti’ Music Video

    Katseye have released the colourful music video for “Hootie Frutti”, a new track from their EP Wild. Directed by Alfred Marroquin, it depicts the group leading an underground Brazilian party, pairing a Latin-influenced beat and energetic choreography with vivid costumes and a rain-soaked finale; it accompanies a release that precedes the group’s first arena tour.…

  • Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns

    Henry Threadgill’s Fifteen is praised as a brilliant, accessiblely improvisatory album from the Pulitzer-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist, joined by pianist Vijay Iyer and Cuban percussionist Dafnis Prieto. The review argues that the trio’s shared strengths as composers and free improvisers make the record both structurally engaging and emotionally varied, moving between playfulness, urgency and reflection.…

  • Watch Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar Perform ‘Joy’ on ‘Fallon’

    Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar performed its song ‘Joy’ on The Tonight Show, delivering a moody rendition of the track from its 2026 album All In Now. The appearance highlights the group’s continuing revival alongside Reeves’ acting work, following its return after more than two decades away. All In Now was released in May and is…

  • Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal: Doomed! review – caustic, crushing breakup album flirts with catharsis

    Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal’s Doomed! is reviewed as a sharp, emotionally raw breakup album that turns the collapse of Eagle’s five-year relationship into alternative rap. Its caustic humour, lovelorn writing and polished production make the record compelling, though the reviewer suggests it stops short of genuine emotional release. The separation gave the…