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The “beautiful” 1971 song James Taylor “wished” Joni Mitchell had written about him
A timeless gem on ‘Blue’. The post The “beautiful” 1971 song James Taylor “wished” Joni Mitchell had written about him first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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INTERVIEW: Citizen On Life Changes, Loving Music & New Album ‘Halcyon Blues’
Alternative rock band Citizen have released their latest album, ‘Halcyon Blues’, with frontman Mat Kerekes speaking to Rock Sound about how the record captures a period of significant personal change. Kerekes describes the songs as a “snapshot” of emotions felt one to two years before release, meaning he now feels distanced from the feelings that…
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Courtney Love applauds Slayyyter’s cover of Hole’s Violet
Courtney Love has publicly praised pop artist Slayyyter after she performed a cover of Hole’s 1994 track ‘Violet’ on Australian radio show triple J’s Like A Version. The Hole frontwoman took to Instagram to endorse the rendition, calling it “a delight” and jokingly welcoming Slayyyter into her fold, in a rare moment of one generation…
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Born 87 Years Ago Today in Louisiana, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Keith Richards Once Declared the “Master of the Telecaster”
Guitarist James Burton, celebrated as one of rock and roll’s most influential session and touring musicians, was born 87 years ago today, on 21 August 1939, near Minden, Louisiana. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, Burton was praised by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards as the “Master of the Telecaster”…
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Ariana Grande wins legal battle to reveal identities of hackers who tried to sell unreleased music on dark web for “significant sums of money”
Ariana Grande has won a legal battle allowing her to fast-track the process of unmasking hackers accused of stealing and selling her unreleased music, photos and videos on the dark web. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark H. Epstein granted the singer a fast-track subpoena on 19 August, meaning she does not have to…
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The Hollies retire after 63 years due to health reasons
“After more than six decades, the Hollies’ touring career will come to a close”. The post The Hollies retire after 63 years due to health reasons first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Beabadoobee shares “one of the happiest songs on the new album” ‘Memories’
Beabadoobee has released ‘Memories’, a new single from her upcoming fourth studio album ‘Pylon’, which she has described as one of the happiest-sounding tracks on the record despite its bittersweet, nostalgic lyrics. The release builds anticipation ahead of the album’s arrival next month and follows her acclaimed 2024 album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’. Built…
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Give it a good mix
This is a short-form YouTube video titled “Give it a good mix”, posted to the Shorts format and shared into a social news community, likely by a music producer, engineer or content creator focused on audio production. The brief, punchy title suggests a quick tip, demonstration or moment centred on mixing music. Given the Shorts…
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Next Wave #1206: Sex Mask
Melbourne trio Sex Mask return with their third EP, an explosively addictive mix of electronic adrenaline, punk-infused guitars, and blood-boiling anger. The trio – made up of Vicente Moncada (drums/production), Wry Gray (vocals/lyrics) and Kaya Martin (guitars/ synths) – gripped Australia’s music scene by the throat in 2025 with their two… The post Next Wave #1206:…
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Did Janis Joplin have an eerie premonition on ‘Get It While You Can’?
A lasting legacy. The post Did Janis Joplin have an eerie premonition on ‘Get It While You Can’? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.