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‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans-born jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner has released his sixth album, Leave That in There, an unfiltered and wide-ranging record made after he abandoned his usual meticulous, self-edited approach to recording. The 39-year-old, a three-time Grammy winner who recently received the $300,000 Larry J Bell award, says the album confronts the lasting trauma of Hurricane…
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Universal Music Group kicks off additional €250M share buyback program
UMG completed the first €500 million program, its first-ever share repurchase, in July Source
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Judas Priest get an almighty homecoming as they close out Bloodstock Festival 2026
Judas Priest closed out the final night of Bloodstock Festival 2026, delivering what was described as a triumphant homecoming show as the festival marked its 25th anniversary. Frontman Rob Halford, who grew up nearby in Walsall, made repeated nods to the band’s Black Country roots, including wearing a jacket bearing the regional flag, giving the…
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The Legendary Paul Simon Song That Art Garfunkel Had To Admit Was Genius: “More Power Than I Ever Realized”
Art Garfunkel once acknowledged the enduring brilliance of “The Sound of Silence,” the Simon & Garfunkel classic written by Paul Simon in 1964, despite the pair’s famously fraught relationship over the years. Simon wrote the acoustic, harmony-driven track when he had barely written ten songs, making its lasting impact on generations of listeners all the…
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Hear Me Out: Wine Lips are the only band you need in your car
A top choice… The post Hear Me Out: Wine Lips are the only band you need in your car first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Fontaines D.C. Debut Two New Songs at Comeback Show in Spain
Fontaines D.C. returned to the stage over the weekend with two brand-new songs, “Marianne” and “Six Shot Morning”, performed at shows in Cadiz, Spain on 7 and 8 August. It marked the Irish band’s first live performance of 2026 and signals the start of a new musical era, with the tracks described by fans who…
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The Weeknd Appears to Do About-Face on Retiring Stage Name: ‘Imma Be Here Forever With You’
The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, appears to have abandoned plans to retire his stage persona, telling fans in Stockholm at the weekend that he will “never disappear” and had not enjoyed testing retirement. The reversal follows comments he made to Variety last year, when he suggested he might shelve The Weeknd name after completing…
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Bring back DVD director’s commentaries
A treasure trove for cinephiles. The post Bring back DVD director’s commentaries first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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These 4 Songs by Train Will Likely Remain Classics Forever
Train, the American rock band that debuted in 1998 with their self-titled album, have built a catalogue of hits over more than two decades, and this article highlights four songs seen as their most enduring classics. The piece looks at the origins and legacy of each track, noting their chart success and cultural impact, including…
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Classical musician is targeted in cruel ‘distraction theft’ outside London St Pancras station as crook pretended to ask for directions while accomplice stole ‘sentimental’ oboe
A classical musician had her oboe stolen outside London’s St Pancras station in what police believe was a coordinated “distraction theft,” in which one person reportedly approached her to ask for directions while an accomplice made off with the instrument. The musician described the oboe as having significant sentimental value, and the theft highlights a…