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John Coltrane, Syd Barrett’s bad acid, and 1997’s ‘OK Computer’
One hell of a trip. The post John Coltrane, Syd Barrett’s bad acid, and 1997’s ‘OK Computer’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Live Nation-backed Veeps lays off nearly all editorial staff at BrooklynVegan, Revolver and other music publications (report)
Veeps, the Live Nation-backed ticketed livestreaming service, has reportedly laid off nearly all editorial staff at four music publications it owns: BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver and Goldmine. The cuts, which came to light on 4 August, have drawn criticism from within the music industry and follow just days after Live Nation posted strong second-quarter financial…
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Judge tosses shoe retailer DSW’s preemptive copyright suit against Sony Music
A federal judge in Ohio has dismissed the portion of shoe retailer DSW’s pre-emptive copyright lawsuit that targeted Sony Music Entertainment, ruling that the retailer’s complaint was an “anticipatory filing” designed to get ahead of an infringement suit Sony was expected to bring. This clears the way for Sony’s own infringement case, filed in California,…
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One Piece Follows in Pokémon’s Footsteps With Controversial ID Measures
Bandai Namco is introducing facial recognition technology in stores selling the One Piece Card Game, mirroring a similar system already used by The Pokémon Company. The move is aimed at curbing scalpers who buy up trading cards in bulk to resell at inflated prices, but it is likely to prove controversial among fans concerned about…
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Rush rule out prospect of new music: “We have enough to do”
Touring is their priority. The post Rush rule out prospect of new music: “We have enough to do” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Watch previously-unseen footage of Oasis’ early 1994 gig in Glasgow
Previously-unseen footage of Oasis performing at the Tramway in Glasgow on 7 April 1994, ahead of the release of their debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’, has been made public for the first time. The video had sat largely unseen for over three decades before going up for auction in August 2025, when fans organised through the…
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The Big Moon’s ‘Fun’ Is A Carefree Indie Bop
The Big Moon have released their new single ‘Fun’, the second track to be shared from their upcoming album ‘Forever’, which is due out on 30th October via Fiction Records. The song embraces a lighter, more joyful side of the band’s sound, deliberately moving away from darker themes in favour of the buoyant energy the…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s I’d Stay Home From School To Listen To
American Songwriter has published a personal reflection piece highlighting three one-hit wonders from the 1980s that the writer considers worth skipping school for. The article celebrates songs that defined the decade’s distinctive synth-driven, new wave sound and remain culturally recognisable today, including through their continued use in television and other media. – “I Ran (So…
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WayV Release New Mini-Album ‘Vision Wings’
K-pop group WayV have released their eighth mini-album, ‘Vision Wings’, out now on streaming platforms. The five-piece – KUN, TEN, XIAOJUN, HENDERY and YANGYANG – present a confident collection that showcases their range, marking a fresh milestone in the SM Entertainment act’s discography. The title track, ‘鸢 (Vision Wings)’, blends hip-hop influences with traditional Chinese…
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Listen to Brandon Flowers’ driving new single ‘Tiger’s Blood’
Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, has released ‘Tiger’s Blood’, the third single from his upcoming third solo album ‘Thrasher’, due out on 21 August via Island Records. The song is a driving, Springsteen-esque anthem with nostalgic lyrics about heartbreak and memory, and it follows earlier singles ‘Plans’ and ‘Paradise’, released in June and July…