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The genre Neil Young fell out of love with: “New bands that interest me?”
In a 1982 interview with French TV show Houba Houba, Neil Young reflected on his relationship with California soft rock, the genre he and his Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmates had helped pioneer but had grown weary of by the time punk and new wave took hold. Rather than recoiling from the abrasive new sounds…
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On This Day in 1990, Garth Brooks Released His Signature Hit That Almost Went to Another 90s Country Star
On this day in 1990, Garth Brooks released “Friends in Low Places” as the lead single from his second album, No Fences. The song went on to spend four weeks at number one on the country chart, becoming his second consecutive chart-topper and one of the defining hits of his career, but it very nearly…
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Joe Reeves on Producing Stella Lefty’s ‘Boston’: ‘It’s Capturing Lightning in a Bottle’
Producer and songwriter Joe Reeves has spoken about creating “Boston” with rising artist Stella Lefty, a pop-country crossover track that has become one of the songs of the summer. It has climbed into the top five of both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs chart, sitting alongside releases from Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen…
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Morrissey Will Open for Tool at Riot Fest 2026
Riot Fest has released its daily set schedule for its 2026 edition in Chicago, revealing that Morrissey will open for Tool on the Saturday night bill. The pairing has drawn attention for its incongruity, given the contrast between Morrissey’s melancholic style and Tool’s prog-metal sound, alongside speculation about possible friction given Morrissey’s history of enforcing…
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Publishing Briefs: Prescription Songs Signs Rich Harris & V8 Splash
Prescription Songs has signed two Nashville-based producer-songwriters, Rich Harris and V8 Splash, to publishing deals, while Australian company Mushroom Music Publishing has extended its partnerships with several established artists. The moves reflect ongoing activity in the music publishing sector as companies compete to sign and retain hit-making songwriters and producers. Harris, who has worked with…
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Full circle🥺❤️ Thank you @tobygad for inviting me to sing with you #beyonce #ifiwereaboy @beyonce
This is a short-form YouTube clip in which the creator shares an emotional moment of being invited by @tobygad to sing together, describing it as a “full circle” experience. The performance centres on Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy,” tagged directly to the artist herself, suggesting a heartfelt vocal cover or duet captured for the…
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The 1974 song Stevie Nicks couldn’t stop singing: “That was my inspiration”
Guiding the way. The post The 1974 song Stevie Nicks couldn’t stop singing: “That was my inspiration” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at Westminster Council’s controversial plans to prevent new venues “offering music, dancing and similar entertainment” in Soho
“You can’t run a world-famous nightlife district with a village-hall mindset” The post London mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at Westminster Council’s controversial plans to prevent new venues “offering music, dancing and similar entertainment” in Soho appeared first on NME.
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The Avalanches Announce New Album No Bad Memories
The Avalanches have announced their new album, No Bad Memories, due for release on 16 October via Modular. The Australian electronic group also shared a new single, “Can’t Get Over Losing You”, featuring Portraits of Tracy, alongside an animated video by Jonathan Zawada; the announcement marks their first album since 2020. The 31-track record explores…
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Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog Boy
Punk musician and writer Henry Rollins, best known as the former frontman of Black Flag and the Rollins Band, is set to publish a new memoir titled “Bait Dog Boy”. The book will focus on his difficult upbringing in Washington, D.C., and his path into the city’s punk scene, offering fans and readers a candid,…