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Vegas, philosophy, and ‘Trainspotting’: 30 years in the life of Irvine Welsh
A literary giant turns a new page. The post Vegas, philosophy, and ‘Trainspotting’: 30 years in the life of Irvine Welsh first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Fatboy Slim debut album reissued for 30th anniversary
Fatboy Slim’s debut album, Better Living Through Chemistry, will be reissued to mark its 30th anniversary. Released digitally by BMG on 25 September, with special LP and CD editions following on 2 October, the reissue revisits the record that established Norman Cook’s Fatboy Slim project and helped shape a prominent period for British electronic music.…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer Says Leonardo DiCaprio Made Her ‘Nervous’ During BAFTA Performance
EJAE, the singer and songwriter behind the hit “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, said Leonardo DiCaprio’s expression during her BAFTA Film Awards performance made her nervous and affected her singing. She said locking eyes with the actor shortly before a difficult high note unsettled her during an already intimidating appearance before a celebrity audience. In…
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Carly Simon – ‘Comes in Waves’ album review: A welcome return for the singer-songwriter
“Even the bees are down on their knees…” The post Carly Simon – ‘Comes in Waves’ album review: A welcome return for the singer-songwriter first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘Customers cannot park anywhere near so they are abandoning trips to town’ – Rotherham traders plead for help
Chamber urges “collaborative approach” with council after fall in trade
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The “poetic” 1970 song Joni Mitchell wrote as a goodbye to Leonard Cohen
They had a brief spell as lovers. The post The “poetic” 1970 song Joni Mitchell wrote as a goodbye to Leonard Cohen first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The “lovely” genre Keith Richards never got tired of: “Wide-open”
Seeing eye-to-eye on everything. The post The “lovely” genre Keith Richards never got tired of: “Wide-open” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘I’d never watched the Olympics’ – Evans on gymnastics fame
Ruby Evans has described how competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics unexpectedly brought rapid public attention, while reflecting on her growing status as one of British gymnastics’ rising stars. The 19-year-old says she manages negative social-media comments by refusing to engage with them, and her resilience was evident when she recovered from disappointment in the…
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What’s it like to hear an unreleased album in a planetarium?
Armagh Planetarium has hosted an immersive early-listening event for Phoebe Bridgers’ forthcoming solo album, Lost Weekend, pairing its 16 tracks with night-sky imagery by National Geographic photographer Babak Tafreshi. The sold-out, phone-free screenings gave fans a preview before the album’s Friday release and highlighted Armagh as an unexpected venue for an international contemporary music event.…