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Owner of 250-year-old Grade II-listed windmill gives it colourful makeover as original miller’s descendant says paintjob would have made him ‘turn in his grave’
The owner of a 250-year-old Grade II-listed windmill has given the historic building a colourful new paint scheme, prompting criticism from a descendant of its original miller. The dispute highlights the tension between personal restoration choices and preserving the traditional appearance of protected heritage buildings. The descendant said the original miller would have “turned in…
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Why Journey’s last song was the hardest for Austin Wintory to compose
Composer Austin Wintory says the final track for *Journey*, “Apotheosis”, was the most difficult piece of the game’s score to create. Its challenge reflected the importance of concluding the game’s emotionally intense journey in a way that satisfied both Wintory and the development team. In an interview with Polygon, Wintory explains that the project’s opening…
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Born 97 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Bakersfield Sound Pioneer Who Scored 21 No. 1 Hits and Changed Country Music
Buck Owens, born in Sherman, Texas, in 1929, became a leading figure in country music by helping to create and popularise the Bakersfield Sound during the 1960s. With his band the Buckaroos, he achieved a succession of country hits and influenced later artists including Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam and Brad Paisley. His career also brought…
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Brandon Flowers laments death of Las Vegas: “The golden age is gone”
It all changed in 2016, according to Flowers. The post Brandon Flowers laments death of Las Vegas: “The golden age is gone” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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How The Sims Made New-Age Jazz Piano the Soundtrack of Our Lives
Polygon explores how the minimalist new-age jazz piano used in The Sims’ build mode became one of video gaming’s most recognisable musical styles. The article matters because it examines how an understated soundtrack helped shape the game’s atmosphere and became closely associated with players’ memories of designing virtual homes. The piece features Jerry Martin, the…
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Blossoms recorded new music with Declan McKenna in a hot tub
Blossoms have revealed that they recorded vocals for a forthcoming collaborative single with Declan McKenna while in a hot tub. Frontman Tom Ogden described the session as absurd but enjoyable, reflecting the playful approach the band say they are taking on their next album. The song, ‘Additional Driver’, concerns a minor car bump near Manchester’s…
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‘We’re Trying to Bet Big on Human Artistry’: Spotify’s Sam Duboff Talks AI Initiatives
Spotify executive Sam Duboff said the company wants to develop artificial-intelligence music tools that support artists rather than compete with or replace them. Speaking during a visit to Australia, he said the country’s emerging approach to AI — centred on copyright, consent and payment — broadly matches Spotify’s position, and argued that licensed AI products…
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Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki and Marina Abramović will receive the 2026 Liberatum Pioneer Awards during the Venice Film Festival. The honours recognise artists who challenge convention, overcome systemic barriers and broaden the possibilities of their fields, with the organisers highlighting each recipient’s influence on public culture and artistic practice. The presentations will be held in…
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Billboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K. will launch its first 40 Under 40 list this autumn, recognising young executives and other industry figures shaping Britain’s music business. The initiative extends Billboard’s existing franchise and will culminate in an honours event during the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, highlighting talent across labels, management, publishing, streaming, live music and rights…
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When The Cyrkle tried to match The Beatles and The Beach Boys in 1966 but failed
Copycats. The post When The Cyrkle tried to match The Beatles and The Beach Boys in 1966 but failed first appeared on Far Out Magazine.