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The “spectacular” 2000 record Rick Rubin called the greatest: “I don’t think there’s an album I’ve liked more”
The best kind of musical vibe. The post The “spectacular” 2000 record Rick Rubin called the greatest: “I don’t think there’s an album I’ve liked more” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘SNL’ Parts Ways With Longtime Music Booker Brian Siedlecki (Exclusive)
Longtime Saturday Night Live music booker Brian Siedlecki is leaving the show after nearly 30 years, with NBC choosing not to renew his contract, The Hollywood Reporter has learnt from multiple sources. Siedlecki began as an intern in 1996 and went on to shape SNL’s reputation as one of the most sought-after music bookings in…
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OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Crazy Train’ Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY
Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 solo single “Crazy Train” has passed one billion streams on Spotify, earning it a place in the platform’s Billions Club. The milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Osbourne’s early solo work, recorded after his split from Black Sabbath, and highlights the lasting appeal of his creative partnership with guitarist Randy Rhoads, who…
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How Did Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Album Earn Her Best First-Week Numbers of the Decade?
Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album, Petal, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 first-week units, marking her strongest single-week performance since Thank U, Next in 2019 and her best of the 2020s so far. The release comes just two and a half years after Eternal Sunshine and follows an unusually busy…
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Rod Stewart cancels four weeks of shows after stent procedure
Rod Stewart has cancelled four weeks of performances on his “One Last Time” farewell tour and Las Vegas residency after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. His representative said doctors were pleased with his recovery and that, although Stewart had resumed normal daily activities, he needed time to recover before returning to live shows. The…
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5 of the Best Country Songs Turning 55 This Year
American Songwriter has marked the 55th anniversary of a strong crop of country music released in 1971, highlighting five tracks that remain genre staples today. The piece celebrates artists including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride and Loretta Lynn, whose songs from that year helped define country music and continue to be regarded…
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Backstreet Boys Invite Snoop Dogg to Their Las Vegas Sphere Residency
The Backstreet Boys have invited Snoop Dogg to attend their “Into the Millennium” residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, after the two crossed paths at the Los Angeles premiere of “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.” Band member Nick Carter revealed the exchange in a clip shared by Entertainment Tonight, saying he was surprised to learn…
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Bruno Mars’ ‘Risk It All’ Rewarded, Hits No. 1 on Radio Songs Chart
Bruno Mars’ single “Risk It All” has climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s all-format Radio Songs chart, marking his 12th chart-topper there and extending his record for the most No. 1s among male artists. The song also rose to the top of the Pop Airplay chart, giving him his 13th leader on that list. The…
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The 1966 song Brian Wilson went out of his way to not listen to: “Scary stuff”
The darker side of pop. The post The 1966 song Brian Wilson went out of his way to not listen to: “Scary stuff” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Rock Songs From 1991 That Every 90s Kid Can Still Sing Along With Today
American Songwriter has published a nostalgic list highlighting three rock songs from 1991 that remain widely recognisable to those who grew up in the 1990s. The feature looks back at the chart success and songwriting stories behind each track, marking the era as a musical bridge between the sounds of the 1980s and the 1990s.…