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The Cure Plays the Hits — and Robert Smith Tears Up at ‘Just Like Heaven’ — in Nostalgic, Whimsical Øyafestivalen Set: Concert Review
The Cure headlined Øyafestivalen in Oslo with a nostalgic, hit-heavy set that showed Robert Smith in notably warm, playful spirits. The performance mattered as it contrasted with the more anxious tone of the band’s 2023 shows, while also underscoring the emotional pull of songs that have defined its long career. The two-and-a-half-hour concert opened with…
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Britain’s Record Summer Meets TV’s Final Emmy Showdown
Britain was experiencing an exceptionally hot summer on 13 August, with provisional Met Office figures indicating that 2026 was increasingly likely to become the UK’s warmest summer in records dating from 1884. The mean temperature from 1 June to 10 August was 16.48°C, 1.88°C above the 1991–2020 average; only relatively modest warmth over the rest…
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Sid Wilson introduces himself as still being “from Slipknot”
Sid Wilson has referred to himself as being “from the world famous Slipknot” while co-hosting the World Scratch Invitational, adding uncertainty to recent reports that he was permanently removed from the band. Neither Wilson nor Slipknot has formally addressed the claims, so his public introduction is notable but does not confirm his official status. TMZ…
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Kaonashi Unleash Vicious New Track ‘Typing….’
Kaonashi have released a new song, ‘Typing….’, marking the start of a new phase after the conclusion of their Lemon House High narrative. The track is described as a dark, increasingly intense piece that draws on early-2000s metalcore while retaining the band’s distinctive style. The Lemon House High saga shaped Kaonashi’s releases from 2018 to…
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Kenny Mason Is Still Pushing Boundaries
Kenny Mason discusses his album ‘BULLDAWG’, presenting it as his most personal work and a statement of self-acceptance. The Atlanta artist says the project reflects a shift away from seeking external validation, instead defining the music, identity and compromises he is willing to make on his own terms. The title draws on Mason’s Georgia upbringing…
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Watch Matthew McConaughey cover Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin Texas’ on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’
Matthew McConaughey joined Jimmy Fallon for a live bluegrass rendition of Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ on The Tonight Show. The performance drew a positive reaction from Langley, underlining the actor’s longstanding connection to Texas and his willingness to venture into music-related appearances. McConaughey, who is from Austin, performed the song during the programme on 12…
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James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite
This documentary follows the Manchester indie band James from their early, accident-prone years to their breakthrough around the early-1990s baggy scene. The review finds it charming, funny and at times stirring, despite being an unusually insider-led portrait that gives limited attention to the band’s wider cultural setting or music. The film recounts how singer Tim…
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Final Fantasy’s Biggest Competition Officially Returns In 2026
Bandai Namco will release Tales of Eternia Remastered on 16 October 2026, bringing the 2000 PlayStation role-playing game to current consoles and PC. The release is the fourth entry in the publisher’s Tales Remaster Project and offers a chance for newer players to experience a comparatively overlooked instalment in a long-running series often seen as…
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Anthony Hopkins names the best director he ever worked with: “He’s tough; he’s different”
He is a big fan. The post Anthony Hopkins names the best director he ever worked with: “He’s tough; he’s different” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Remembering When Brian Wilson’s Comeback Album With The Beach Boys Dropped in 1976
The article revisits The Beach Boys’ 1976 album 15 Big Ones, promoted by Capitol Records as Brian Wilson’s major return to the band after years of limited involvement amid mental-health difficulties. Although the campaign generated attention and commercial success, the article argues that the record fell short creatively and disrupted the group’s recording momentum. Wilson…