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American woman advertises for a Scottish husband after Tartan Army wooed the US during World Cup
An American woman has reportedly placed an advertisement seeking a Scottish husband after being charmed by the Tartan Army’s presence at the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail. The light-hearted story reflects a wider trend of Scotland’s travelling football supporters winning admirers abroad with their good-natured conduct, in contrast to the sometimes fractious reputation…
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The New School: Swapmeet Interviewed
Australian alternative band Swapmeet have released their debut full-length album, ‘Mount Zero’, marking a significant step up after building buzz with their 2024 EP ‘Oxalis’, a standout SXSW performance, and a new deal with Los Angeles label Winspear. In an interview with Clash, members Venus and Jack discussed the band’s rapid trajectory since forming in…
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Sigrid on her love of pop and rock: “I’ve been somewhere in between”
Norwegian singer Sigrid spoke to NME backstage at Mad Cool festival 2026 in Madrid, discussing her lifelong pull between pop and rock and reflecting on bringing her 2025 album “There’s Always More That I Could Say” to stages around the world. She described feeling honoured to perform on the festival’s rock-heavy day alongside acts such…
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Jason Newsted Picks Best Metallica Thrashers to Transform into Country Songs
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has picked which of his old band’s thrash tracks he would rework in a country or roots style, as he tours America with his Chophouse Band supporting Southern rock act Blackberry Smoke. Speaking on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, he ruled out the obvious choice of “Mama Said” from 1996’s…
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Generacion Suicida Are Here To Depress The Punks
Music writer Tom Breihan’s monthly hardcore column covers a recent patio show by the LA punk band Generacion Suicida in Richmond, praising the group’s dark, atmospheric sound despite frontman Tony Abarca’s joking claim that they aim to “depress the punks.” The piece highlights the band as a highlight of the DIY punk scene, noting their…
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Leon Bridges announce new LP ‘Happiness Anytime,’ shares 4 tracks
Leon Bridges has announced Happiness Anytime, his fifth studio album, and released its first four songs. The rollout signals a return to a more upbeat, dance-oriented sound while retaining the soul and R&B influences associated with his work. The 12-track album follows 2024’s Leon and is being issued in three four-song instalments, with the first…
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BRUCE KULICK On His Open-Heart Surgery: ‘For Me To Come Out Of It Doing As Well As I’m Doing Now Is Just A Testament To Medical Science’
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has spoken about the open-heart surgery he underwent in April 2026 to repair a bicuspid aortic valve, telling Rock From The Heart host Mike Preston that his recovery is “a testament to medical science”. The 72-year-old musician had known about the congenital valve condition for roughly a dozen years after…
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In This Moment Announce New Album Witch, Unleash Single “Crawl”: Stream
In This Moment have announced their ninth studio album, Witch, due for release on 28 August, alongside the first single “Crawl”. The record arrives ahead of the band’s co-headlining slot on the revived “Taste of Chaos” tour with Hollywood Undead, running from 22 September in Charlotte, North Carolina, to 26 October in Anaheim, California. Frontwoman…
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Leon Bridges Announces New Album Happiness Anytime, Releases Four-Song EP: Stream
Leon Bridges has announced his new album, Happiness Anytime, due for release on 25th September via Columbia Records, alongside a preview EP featuring four of its tracks. The record marks a notable creative shift, as the Grammy-winning singer enlisted J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto of British neo-soul trio Jungle to produce it, following the pair’s…