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The four greatest songs from 1986, according to Robert Smith
Four of the finest. The post The four greatest songs from 1986, according to Robert Smith first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Folk Songs From 1965 That Should Be Studied in Songwriting Classes
The article recommends three folk and folk-rock songs from 1965 as useful study material for aspiring songwriters. It argues that each demonstrates a different strength: bold artistic reinvention, timeless emotional writing and politically engaged protest songwriting. – Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” is presented as a genre-blending, culturally enduring example of bold songwriting. -…
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Ritchie Blackmore Reunites with Deep Purple After 33 Years, Performs “Smoke on the Water”
Ritchie Blackmore reunited with Deep Purple on stage for the first time in 33 years, performing “Smoke on the Water” at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The appearance was significant because Blackmore co-founded the band and had not played with it since leaving in 1993, following years of strained relations with former…
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Abandon single-player, move development to Saudi Arabia, “reduce labour”? Experts on what EA’s huge buyout debt could really mean
Electronic Arts’ move into private ownership, backed by private-equity firms and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has left the publisher carrying about $20bn in leveraged-buyout debt. Experts told Eurogamer that the resulting pressure to make roughly $1.8bn in annual interest payments could make debt repayment the company’s overriding priority, potentially affecting investment in new games,…
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Jungle – ‘Sunshine’ album review: A healthy helping of much needed joy
And on the 8th day, there was Sunshine. The post Jungle – ‘Sunshine’ album review: A healthy helping of much needed joy first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 2008 role Alexander Skarsgård thought would be his last: “Pack your bags”
Convinced he was nowhere near good enough. The post The 2008 role Alexander Skarsgård thought would be his last: “Pack your bags” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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4 Country Songs From 1987 That Still Make Me Smile Today
The article highlights four country songs released in 1987 that it says remain especially enjoyable and uplifting. It presents them as examples of the strength of 1980s country music, ranging from romantic sing-alongs to humorous and road-life stories. – “Fishin’ In The Dark” by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, from Hold On, was written by…
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Thousands of Lime bikes are left on the street as clean-up begins after skywatchers gathered to marvel at the solar eclipse
The morning after Britain witnessed its first proper solar eclipse since August 1999, streets in London and elsewhere were left strewn with abandoned Lime bikes and rubbish as spectators rushed to secure prime viewing spots. Millions watched the sun disappear behind the moon, with the partial eclipse beginning shortly after 6pm and maximum coverage occurring…
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Trial date granted for 2027 over sexual assault allegations against Marilyn Manson
The accusations were first made in 2021. The post Trial date granted for 2027 over sexual assault allegations against Marilyn Manson first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
Burgas, Bulgaria, will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking the country’s first time staging the event after Bulgarian singer Dara won in Vienna. The seaside city’s selection over Sofia matters because Eurovision can bring major international exposure and economic benefits to host cities. The contest will run from 12 to 15 May 2027,…