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Pat McAfee Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album
ESPN host and podcaster Pat McAfee is expanding into music, announcing his debut album, The Diary of a Polarizing Figure, due for release on 14 August 2026. The move marks an unexpected career pivot for McAfee, who has become one of the dominant figures in modern sports broadcasting after signing a deal reportedly worth $60–65…
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156/Silence Share Soaring New Track ‘Swept From Under (Call of the Void)’
156/Silence have released “Swept From Under (Call of the Void)”, a new single from their forthcoming album ‘From A Distance’, showcasing the band’s blend of raw intensity and melodic songwriting. The track explores themes of intrusive thoughts and self-destructive urges, continuing to build anticipation for the record ahead of its September release. The song features…
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Neil Young Covers Series Heart Of Gold Adds MJ Lenderman, Kurt Vile, Ben Gibbard, & More: Hear King Princess & Draco Rosa’s Tracks
Neil Young’s ongoing tribute series Heart Of Gold has been confirmed as a three-part project, with two further volumes, Vol. 2 – Out Of The Blue and Vol. 3 – Into The Black, set for release this autumn following last year’s debut instalment. The expansion underlines the breadth of Young’s influence, drawing contributions from artists…
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Macon, Georgia, Is Not Only for Allman Brothers Fans. It’s a Music Lover’s Haven
Macon, Georgia, is being highlighted as a key pilgrimage site for American music fans, thanks to its deep ties to the Allman Brothers Band and other soul and rock legends. Rolling Stone visited the city, roughly 80 minutes south of Atlanta, for a screening of the new documentary “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,”…
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The Jayhawks’ Gary Louris on His Canadian Love Story
Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris has discussed the making of the band’s 12th studio album, Sanctuary Park, out 28 August, which he describes as heavily inspired by his wife, Canadian Stephanie Stevenson, whom he married in 2020. The album explores their respective childhoods, ageing, and Louris’s adopted life in rural Quebec, reflecting how deeply his marriage…
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Clash Meets Lorrain De Silva & Best Nights VC
Clash Music interviewed Lorrain de Silva, Managing Director of Best Nights VC (BNVC), the corporate venture capital arm of Mast-Jägermeister SE, about building a fund dedicated to backing companies powering live music, nightlife and experiential culture. The interview highlights how BNVC has grown since 2019 into a significant player bridging the finance and music worlds,…
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Lily Allen Documentary Set at Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a feature-length documentary about Lily Allen, described as an intimate portrait of the singer’s life and career. The film, directed by Mat Whitecross, arrives on the back of Allen’s fifth album, “West End Girl,” her first in seven years, which drew significant attention for its candid exploration of her marriage to…
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Olivia Rodrigo says abortion bans are not “pro-life” but “pro-control”
Olivia Rodrigo has criticised abortion bans, arguing they are not “pro-life” but rather “pro-control”, according to a report from Far Out Magazine. The comments add the pop star’s voice to the ongoing public debate over reproductive rights, with Rodrigo previously having been vocal about women’s rights issues in her music and public appearances. The article…
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Listen to Militarie Gun’s New Song With Mannequin Pussy
Militarie Gun have released a deluxe reissue of their album “God Save the Gun,” adding three new tracks ahead of the band’s North American tour dates in September. The expanded edition arrived on 7 August via Loma Vista and features a collaboration with Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy on the track “World’s Always Burning.” Frontman…
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Wilderness Festival 2026: Five Must-See Acts
Wilderness Festival returns to the Oxfordshire countryside from 30 July to 2 August 2026, offering more than just music with wild swimming, saunas, sports-day games and a dedicated books tent alongside its line-up of over 130 artists. Clash Magazine’s William Burgess highlights five acts not to miss across the long weekend, spanning festival headliners, buzzy…