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The “personal” 1997 album Paul Simon was always hurt by: “I was surprised”
Getting the wrong impression. The post The “personal” 1997 album Paul Simon was always hurt by: “I was surprised” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Remains Most-Played Song on TouchTunes
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has held the No. 1 spot on TouchTunes’ Frontline jukebox chart for a second consecutive quarter, mirroring its dominant run atop the Billboard Hot 100. The TouchTunes charts, drawn from jukeboxes in more than 60,000 venues worldwide, track the most-played songs from April to June 2026 and offer a separate window…
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HOOBASTANK To Celebrate 25 Years Of Self-Titled Debut With One-Night-Only Roxy Performance
Hoobastank will mark the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a one-off performance at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood on 20 November, playing the record in full alongside support act Audiovent. The show comes amid a broader resurgence for the alt-rock band, driven by TikTok trends, TV placements and a newer generation of…
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Shaboozey Rides ‘Western’ Concept Album Onto Multiple Billboard Charts
Shaboozey’s new concept album, “The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales,” has debuted across several Billboard charts, topping the Independent Albums chart and reaching No. 12 on the all-genre Billboard 200. The record follows his breakthrough 2024 album “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going,” which produced the hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and…
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3 Songs From 1977 That 70s Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
This article from American Songwriter revisits three songs from 1977 that became staples for teenagers listening to music in their first cars, offering a nostalgic look back at the coming-of-age milestones of that decade. The piece frames car ownership and mixtape-making as intertwined rites of passage for 1970s youth, highlighting tracks that spanned rock, disco…
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Bluegrass Superstar Takes the Stage in a Hockey Helmet After Fan Nails Him in the Head Mid-Show
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Strings performs in concert during the 40th Farm Aid at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images) Watch Billy Strings take the stage in a hockey helmet after a fan nailed nailed him in the head with a flying object. The…
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The most “perfect” musical partner Stevie Nicks ever had: “I love his songwriting”
Speaking each other’s language. The post The most “perfect” musical partner Stevie Nicks ever had: “I love his songwriting” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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These 2 Demi Lovato Hot 100 Hits Have Just Gone 5x Platinum
Demi Lovato has been awarded two new RIAA five-times Platinum certifications for her 2015 songs “Cool for the Summer” and “Confident”, marking fresh milestones as she returns to the franchise that launched her career with the release of Camp Rock 3. Disney Music Group president Ken Bunt presented the certifications ahead of the film’s Los…
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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Names Its Youngest-Ever Inductee
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 induction class, with pop superstar Taylor Swift, aged 36, becoming the organisation’s youngest-ever inductee. She will be honoured in the contemporary songwriter/artist category, joining four other recipients named on 11 August. The announcement continues a landmark year for Swift, who was also inducted into the…
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Kennedy Center ordered to pay Chuck Redd’s legal fees
The Kennedy Center has been ordered to pay $252,479.70 in legal fees to jazz musician Chuck Redd after its unsuccessful lawsuit over his cancelled annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam. The ruling closes a dispute stemming from Redd’s protest against the institution’s Trump-era takeover and name change, and reinforces legal protections against lawsuits judged to be…