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Massive Attack say entire band were detained and some had passports confiscated in Singapore after Palestine flag display
Massive Attack say their entire band was detained by police in Singapore and some members had their passports temporarily confiscated after they displayed a Palestinian flag and joined audience chants of “Free Palestine” during a concert. The Bristol group’s statement, posted to Instagram, said they were “surprised and disappointed” by the response and had not…
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The singer Roger Daltrey crowned as “one of the best songwriters”
Far Out Magazine highlights praise for The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, describing him as being ranked among “one of the best songwriters” of all time. The piece forms part of the outlet’s ongoing music commentary, revisiting Daltrey’s standing within the pantheon of influential British rock artists. Beyond the headline accolade, the article text made available…
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3 Songs From the 1970s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Southern Rock Fan
American Songwriter has published a short list piece celebrating southern rock, picking out three tracks from the 1970s that the outlet says capture the genre’s distinctive “muggy, swampy” feel and could win over new fans. The article is part of the publication’s ongoing “The List” series, which regularly rounds up songs by theme, era or…
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Watch Olivia Rodrigo Play “Thirty-Three” with The Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza
Olivia Rodrigo joined The Smashing Pumpkins on stage during their headline set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Friday 31 July, performing “Thirty-Three” from the band’s 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It is the latest in a series of collaborations Rodrigo has made with veteran 1990s rock acts, continuing a pattern of high-profile…
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Fights with Bob Dylan, Magic with U2: Daniel Lanois on His Life in Music
Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois, known for his atmospheric work on albums such as Emmylou Harris’s Wrecking Ball and Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind, has spoken about his career and creative philosophy in a new interview for Rolling Stone Music Now. Lanois argues that his contribution to records goes beyond sonic texture, emphasising…
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4 No. 2 Songs From 1969 That Should Have Gone One Spot Higher
The article looks back at the US pop charts of 1969 and picks out four songs that reached No. 2 but never claimed the top spot, arguing each deserved to go one place higher. It highlights how chance and competition can keep even outstanding singles from reaching No. 1, offering a lighter piece of music…
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4 Songs From 1975 Every Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
A light entertainment feature revisits four popular songs from 1975 that were commonly heard on morning car radio, evoking nostalgia for the era’s pop, rock and country hits. The piece is one of several similar “throwback” lists published by the music outlet, celebrating tracks that have since become considered classics. The four songs highlighted are…
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Noah Kahan responds to Barack Obama’s playlist nod: “Are you doing OK?”
Noah Kahan has reacted humorously after former US president Barack Obama included one of his songs on a playlist, asking: “Are you doing OK?” The response highlights the unexpected cultural crossover between the folk-pop singer and a political figure known for sharing curated music selections. The article provides little additional detail beyond the playlist inclusion…
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The Wind in the Willows: the “awful” band Debbie Harry wanted to forget
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SEBASTIAN BACH Takes ‘First Step’ Toward Beginning Work On New Solo Album
Sebastian Bach, former Skid Row frontman, has said he is beginning to prepare a follow-up to his 2024 solo album “Child Within The Man”. In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, he described taking the “first step” by creating a shared Dropbox folder for his band to collect musical ideas, signalling early-stage work rather…