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Blur’s Graham Coxon Remembers William Orbit: ‘This Genius Tinged With Madness’
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, who died last week at the age of 69, recalling him as a “genius tinged with madness” who transformed the band’s sound on their 1999 album “13”. Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna on “Ray of Light”, first worked with Blur on…
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The Fleetwood Mac Song That Kirk Hammett Said Inspired Heavy Metal: “That Song Is So Incredibly Heavy”
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 20: Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs at Levi’s Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images) Kirk Hammett gave Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green credit for inspiring him and his heavy metal peers with one particular song. The post The Fleetwood Mac Song That Kirk…
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The “beautiful” 1962 traditional album that David Byrne fell in love with as a child
Taking him back. The post The “beautiful” 1962 traditional album that David Byrne fell in love with as a child first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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JJ Abrams defends Gracie Abrams’ foray into acting: “I know how hard she’s working”
Like father, like daughter. The post JJ Abrams defends Gracie Abrams’ foray into acting: “I know how hard she’s working” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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On This Day in 1952, the Grand Ole Opry Fired One of Its Biggest Stars in a Wake-Up Call That Tragically Came Too Late
Hank Williams Seventy-four years ago today, the Grand Ole Opry fired one of its biggest stars after his tumultuous life impacted his performances. The post On This Day in 1952, the Grand Ole Opry Fired One of Its Biggest Stars in a Wake-Up Call That Tragically Came Too Late appeared first on American Songwriter.
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Elden Ring For Switch 2 Is Looking Pretty Slick In New Story Trailer
Bandai Namco has released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Nintendo Switch 2 launch, and the footage suggests FromSoftware has addressed earlier concerns about the port’s performance. Nintendo Life notes that after reports of technical issues during hands-on preview sessions, the game now appears to run and look notably…
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Chat Pile – “Same Rules”
Oklahoma City noise-rock band Chat Pile have released a new song, “Same Rules,” the latest single from their upcoming album Who Loves The Sun. It follows previously shared tracks “Deep Blue” and “PEN I S MALL” as the band continues a prolific run of releases ahead of the record’s launch next month. Bassist Stin said…
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Fujiya & Miyagi Announce New Album New Shiny Object: Hear “Lowest Common Denominator”
British electronic-rock duo Fujiya & Miyagi have announced their new album, New Shiny Object, due out on 30 October via their own label, Impossible Objects Of Desire. It will be their first full-length release since 2022’s Sight Variations, and the announcement arrives alongside the lead single “Lowest Common Denominator,” a post-punk-influenced track described as being…
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Taylor Swift named youngest Nashville Songwriters Hall inductee
Taylor Swift has been named the youngest-ever inductee of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, with the organisation confirming she will be formally inducted this autumn. It is the second such accolade of her career this year, following her induction as the youngest-ever member of the broader Songwriters Hall of Fame in June, and it…
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M. Sage Announces New EP Brush Flier: Hear Two Tracks
Colorado-based musician, composer and found-sound artist Matthew J. Sage (M. Sage) has announced a new EP titled Brush Flier, arriving via label RVNG. The six-track release compiles previously unused material from his 2025 album Tender / Wading, described by the artist as “daydreams from a different world.” Two tracks, “Thunder Covered Brush” and “Near Faraway…