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The director peer-pressured into dropping acid, thanks to Dennis Hopper: “I had a wonderful trip”
Director David Lynch recalled being persuaded by actor Dennis Hopper to take LSD during the making of the 1986 film Blue Velvet. Lynch said the experience was positive, but it did not lead him to use psychedelic drugs regularly or influence his creative process in the way some might expect. Hopper, who played the volatile…
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we got challenged to make a music video for £20
This one’s from a creator (or duo) who clearly enjoy a good dare — the premise here is simple and gloriously daft: make a full music video on a budget of just £20. It’s the kind of scrappy, low-budget challenge content that thrives on YouTube Shorts, mixing DIY filmmaking with a bit of comic self-awareness…
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Vince Gill Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard With a Ryman Performance of Country Music’s Greatest Drinking Song
During the third night of his six-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, country singer Vince Gill paid tribute to his late friend and musical hero Merle Haggard. Gill highlighted his 2013 album Bakersfield, a collection of Haggard and Buck Owens covers made with steel guitarist Paul Franklin, performing songs from both artists before sharing personal…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Saturday Photo Gallery: JENNIE, Geese, Ethel Cain & Wolf Alice
Consequence has published a photo gallery from Lollapalooza 2026’s Saturday line-up, held on 1 August in Chicago. The line-up captured includes JENNIE, Geese, Ethel Cain, Wolf Alice, Clipse, Sienna Spiro, Momma and Die Spitz, continuing the outlet’s day-by-day coverage of the festival following earlier galleries from Thursday and Friday. The piece is primarily a visual…
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How Neil Young ‘stole’ Crazy Horse as his backing band in 1969: “I was angry”
Neil Young began working with the musicians who became Crazy Horse in 1969 after their former singer, Danny Whitten, struggled to match Young’s songwriting and direction. Whitten later said he felt angry that Young had effectively taken the band, but Young’s collaboration with them became central to his sound and produced some of his most…
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LITA FORD Is Finalizing ‘Paperwork’ For Her Long-Awaited New Album: ‘We’re Hoping For A September’ Release
Lita Ford has given an update on her long-delayed new studio album, saying she is “hoping for a September” release once outstanding paperwork with record companies is finalised. Speaking to Chicago’s Rebel Radio, the ’80s hard rock guitarist said the album’s completion would also allow touring plans to ramp up, calling the prospect “off the…
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Canadian Metal Band The Scepter Turn a Hospital into a Metal Venue for Special Fan
Canadian power metal band The Scepter played a special, free concert inside a healthcare facility in Ottawa to give one dedicated fan the live-music experience his medical condition otherwise prevents him from having. The gesture, organised at the request of Bruyère Health, turned a hospital board room into an impromptu metal venue and highlighted how…
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Listen to Tom Waits’ New Spoken-Word Track “The Fly”
Tom Waits has released a new spoken-word track called “The Fly”, marking his second new release of 2026 after a fallow period of nearly 15 years without original music. The song, dedicated to the household pest, was co-written with his wife Kathleen Brennan and accompanied by a lyric video animated by their son, Casey, making…
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Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations Of DMing Minor
Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from their upcoming tour after he was accused of sending inappropriate direct messages to a minor. The band confirmed on Instagram that Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour would replace him for the tour supporting their eighth studio album, An Eraser and a Maze, which begins on Tuesday…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets Due to Severe Flooding
Lollapalooza 2026’s third day was disrupted by severe flooding in Chicago’s Grant Park, forcing organisers to delay the festival’s opening and cancel most performances scheduled during the resulting gap. The disruption affected the schedules of several artists, with K-pop group CORTIS and English rock band Wolf Alice both having their sets shortened after being rescheduled,…