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Born 55 Years Ago Today in Nova Scotia, the Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Who Penned Carrie Underwood’s First Hit
Canadian singer-songwriter Gordie Sampson is being profiled on his 55th birthday for his career as a Grammy-winning songwriter, particularly for co-writing Carrie Underwood’s breakthrough single “Jesus, Take the Wheel”. The 2005 ballad became a major country hit and helped establish both Underwood’s stardom and Sampson’s standing in Nashville’s songwriting community. Born in Big Pond, Nova…
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Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi announces first solo album in over 20 years, ‘From The Dark’: “It rocks!”
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced ‘From The Dark’, his first solo album in more than 20 years, due for release on 23 October via BMG. Its lead single, ‘World Alone’, was premiered at a global streaming event near Birmingham’s Black Sabbath Bridge, underlining Iommi’s continuing connection to the city and the band’s legacy.…
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“I have nothing against 50 Cent, but what does that even mean?!” AFI were told to collaborate with 50 Cent in the mid-2000s
AFI singer Davey Havok says the band were encouraged to collaborate with 50 Cent during the mid-2000s, after their label situation changed from DreamWorks to Interscope. The proposed pairing was intended to attract the attention of Interscope head Jimmy Iovine, illustrating the commercial pressure AFI faced despite their established goth-punk identity. Havok told Metal Hammer…
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Washington mother pulls children from school after Pride lesson shown in music class without notice
A mother in Washington reportedly withdrew her children from their school after a Pride-themed lesson was shown in a music class without prior notice to parents. The case highlights continuing disagreements over what schools should teach about LGBTQ+ issues and how much advance information parents should receive. The report centres on the mother’s objection to…
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Clara Mann Announces New Album ‘Wishbone’
Clara Mann has announced that her second album, ‘Wishbone’, will be released on 23 October. The record follows her 2025 debut, ‘Rift’, and marks a rapid return for the songwriter, who began work on the follow-up almost immediately; its release will be accompanied by the new single ‘News From Home’. Mann made the 11-track album…
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Judge orders Mitch Winehouse to pay £950,000 to Amy Winehouse’s friends
Mitch Winehouse has been ordered to pay nearly £950,000 towards the legal costs of two friends of his late daughter, Amy Winehouse, after his High Court claim against them failed. The ruling ends his attempt, as administrator of her estate, to recover money from the auction sale of her belongings and confirms that the women…
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Recording Academy “saddened” by BTS’ decision to snub Grammys
BTS have decided not to submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, saying they want it judged for its merits rather than divided by region or language. Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason Jr said he was saddened by the decision but understood and respected it. The move has intensified debate over whether…
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Gretel On The Nature Of Success, And Letting Go
Gretel reflects on releasing her debut album, ‘Squish’, and reassessing success after the intense expectations created by early breakthrough tracks. She says a quieter-than-hoped-for response has pushed her to value the music itself over online comparison and external validation, while live performances and real connections with listeners have become especially meaningful. Released in April, ‘Squish’…
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Twin Temple Bring Satanic Panic to ‘Daily Show,’ Will Officially Open for Jack White
The devilish duo, who were bounced from a country music tour over their satanic imagery, performed their song “Haunt Me”
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The 1965 Kinks song Paul McCartney thinks he should’ve written: “You bastards!”
Beating the Fabs to the punch. The post The 1965 Kinks song Paul McCartney thinks he should’ve written: “You bastards!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.