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3 Underrated Blues-Rock Bands From the 1970s That Should Be Household Names Today
The article highlights three 1970s blues-rock bands that its author considers overlooked and deserving of wider recognition today. – Bloodrock: A Fort Worth band active from 1963 to 1975, noted for dark themes and a heavier sound; the article recommends 1970’s Bloodrock 2 and the 1972 live album. – Cactus: Formed by musicians including Tim…
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Aespa Talks About Ty Dolla $ign Collab ‘Switchblade,’ Performing Songs From ‘Lemonade’ Album & Upcoming Tour | Billboard News
Aespa discussed their collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign on ‘Switchblade’, their recent ‘Lemonade’ album and plans for an upcoming tour. The interview highlights the group’s effort to bring newer material to live audiences while expanding their international fan engagement. Member Ningning said the group are long-time fans of Ty Dolla $ign and were excited to…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Pop Jams From 1970
The article highlights four pop songs from 1970 that it argues remain especially familiar to baby boomers: The Partridge Family’s “I Think I Love You”, B.J. Thomas’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”, Three Dog Night’s “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and the Jackson 5’s “ABC”. It presents them as enduring examples of the…
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The “heartfelt” singer Linda Ronstadt called one of a kind: “Really original”
The sincere side of pop. The post The “heartfelt” singer Linda Ronstadt called one of a kind: “Really original” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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George Jones’ Friends Are Coming Together in Nashville for a Special 95th Birthday Tribute Concert
Nancy Jones has announced a tribute concert in Nashville to mark what would have been country singer George Jones’s 95th birthday. The event will celebrate Jones’s enduring influence on country music while raising money for music-related charitable causes and supporting his legacy among younger generations. The concert is scheduled for 13 September in the Randy…
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Matthew McConaughey Gives Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ a Bluegrass Spin on ‘Fallon’
Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass-style version of Ella Langley’s country hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, joined by Virginia folk group the Last Bison and Fallon on washboard. The appearance promotes McConaughey’s forthcoming film The Rivals of Amziah King and highlights the music-focused collaboration between the actor, the band and the…
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RM Picked Up This NSFW Coffee Mug on Tour and We Found a Similar One for $12 Online
BTS member RM shared an Instagram photo of himself holding a large novelty mug bearing an explicit slogan while on the group’s North American ARIRANG World Tour. Billboard frames the post as a playful moment and points readers towards similar mugs available online, though it is unclear whether RM bought the mug shown. Amazon listings…
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Lainey Wilson’s New Collection With Wrangler Delivers Rodeo-Inspired ’70s Western Fall Looks
Lainey Wilson has launched a new Wrangler collection for the brand’s autumn 2026 campaign, drawing on 1970s Western style, vintage glamour and rodeo-inspired fashion. The release extends Wilson’s partnership with Wrangler and blends the label’s practical workwear identity with more fashion-led cowgirl designs. The range includes faux-fur outerwear, sweaters, graphic T-shirts, ranch-style blouses and bell-bottom…
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Townies React To Wednesday’s “Townies” With New Song “Wednesday”
Los Angeles-via-Boston emo band Townies have released a new song, “Wednesday”, responding playfully to Wednesday’s acclaimed 2025 track “Townies”. The release fulfils Townies’ earlier social-media promise and extends a tongue-in-cheek exchange between the two similarly named acts. Released on Wednesday, 12 August, “Wednesday” is described as a high-energy emo anthem centred on emotional turmoil and…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Unidos Por Los Nuestros Benefit Concert: Donations, Artists & How to Watch
Unidos por los Nuestros is a benefit concert and fundraising campaign for communities affected by recent earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela. It matters because it brings together major Latin artists and media organisations to maintain attention on the disasters and finance both immediate relief and longer-term recovery. The concert is scheduled for Sunday 16 August…