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Wunderhorse guitarist Harry Fowler surprise-releases debut solo album Blankets

  • Harry Fowler has surprise-released his debut solo album, *Blankets*.
  • “Perfect Colours” leads a collection of intimate songs gathered since his teens.
  • A run of 300 vinyl copies is available through Fowler’s website.

Harry Fowler, guitarist with Wunderhorse, has quietly released his debut solo album, *Blankets*, on streaming platforms, alongside the focus single “Perfect Colours”. Its sparse, intimate sound differs from the grunge music associated with his band and offers a view of material he has developed over many years. The…

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Sam Burton Lets the Songs Happen on ‘Fairweather Friend’

  • *Fairweather Friend* is Burton’s third solo album.
  • Nearly half was written on a Northern California farm.
  • Disney’s *Robin Hood* inspired “Tomorrow Takes A Dream”.

Sam Burton’s third solo album, *Fairweather Friend*, is out on 30 October and marks his first release for Captured Tracks. Its warm, easy-going folk and pop sound draws on classic songwriters while reflecting Burton’s live playing and the musicians around him. Burton wrote nearly half the record while…

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Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights case

  • Proposed AI copyright changes may face a constitutional challenge.
  • Rights holders could seek compensation if their protections are reduced.
  • The government has yet to set out a legislative proposal.

Coalition senators, recording industry representatives and constitutional experts have warned that weakening Australian copyright law to let AI firms scrape creative work could raise constitutional questions and lead to large compensation claims. The concern is that giving companies permission to use copyrighted material while reducing creators’ rights might…

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Sampa the Great returns to Zambian sounds on third album

  • Sampa the Great’s third album reconnects her music with Zambian roots.
  • *Nu Zamrock* blends African rhythms, rock, hip-hop and soul.
  • The review praises her versatility and self-assured performance.

Sampa the Great’s third album, *Nu Zamrock*, draws on Zamrock and other African sounds, bringing her back to the Zambian roots she has long emphasised. The review describes it as a full-circle moment: a blend of influences that have travelled across continents and genres before returning to southern…

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Jonah Kagen Talks the “Scary” Experience of Baring His Soul on His Sophomore LP, ‘Eternity of Anything’ (Exclusive)

  • Kagen made his second album alone, making its release feel more exposing.
  • The songs explore longing for love and past disappointments.
  • The sound expands on his debut with bolder production choices.

Jonah Kagen says making his second album, *Eternity of Anything*, was a more exposed and daunting experience than his debut. He wrote, produced and mixed it alone, turning inward to write about his hopes for love and repeated disappointments; he says the lack of collaborators left him with…

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In 1968, The Kinks believed they wrote “the first indie record”. It took 50 years to sell 100,000 copies

  • Ray Davies described the 1968 album as an early indie record.
  • The Kinks chose artistic freedom over chasing another hit.
  • It took 50 years for the album to sell 100,000 copies.

Ray Davies said The Kinks’ 1968 album *The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society* was “probably one of the first indie records”, reflecting his decision to stop chasing hit singles and make music on his own terms. The shift mattered because it gave the band room to…

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Dave Grohl on the undisputed, greatest live band of all time: “They’re the best”

  • Dave Grohl calls Queens of the Stone Age the best live band.
  • He says playing live is vital for new bands.
  • Kyuss’s desert parties helped shape Josh Homme’s approach.

Dave Grohl has praised Queens of the Stone Age as the greatest live band, saying, “They’re the best.” His view draws on his experience as a performer and his belief that playing live is essential for bands to build an audience and develop their sound. The article connects…

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Where to use the gun store weapons locker key in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4

  • The key works at two gun stores.
  • Both locker rooms are in the basement.
  • Lockers may contain rare weapons and materials.

The gun store weapons locker key in Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode opens lockers in either of two gun stores. The guide identifies their locations and explains how to reach the lockers, which can contain rare weapons and materials. One store is in Western Cheongun Village, just across…

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“We won!” – London’s iconic Moth Club is saved

  • Moth Club is safe after Hackney Council rejected the second development plan.
  • More than 27,000 objections and 35,000 petition signatures supported the campaign.
  • The Hackney venue has hosted music and cultural events since 1972.

Moth Club in Hackney will remain open after Hackney Council rejected the second of two nearby development applications. The decision ends more than two years of uncertainty for the venue, where new residents could have increased the risk of noise complaints and threatened its future. The club’s owners…

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Aerosmith reunite with Guns N’ Roses and Johnny Depp at Hollywood Bowl show

  • Aerosmith returned to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • Guns N’ Roses covered three Aerosmith songs.
  • Johnny Depp joined Joe Perry for “Train Kept A-Rollin’”.

Aerosmith returned to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, two years after Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury led the band to cancel the rest of its Peace Out tour and announce a retirement from traditional touring. The concert, billed as “Aerosmith + Friends”, brought together…

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