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Why Every Targaryen Seems To Have the Same Name in House of the Dragon
The article explores a well-known quirk of Game of Thrones lore: why so many members of House Targaryen share the name Aegon. Writer Julio Bardini notes that the pattern, seen in both House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, stems from the family’s reverence for Aegon the Conqueror, the founder of…
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The 1970 song Melanie wrote about her experience at Woodstock: “I had no clue!”
A flame that lit a spark. The post The 1970 song Melanie wrote about her experience at Woodstock: “I had no clue!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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How Gang of Youths Took a ‘Whole Different Approach’ With New Era
Australian rock band Gang of Youths have returned with their first new music in four years, releasing the single “Things Take Time” via Mosy Recordings, Sony Music Australia, RCA UK and Arista US. The track, written by band members David Le’aupepe, Tom Hobden, Donnie Borzestowski and Jung Kim, marks a notably more mellow and orchestral…
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How tour burnout led to Mac DeMarco’s 2014 album ‘Salad Days’
Finding your way back. The post How tour burnout led to Mac DeMarco’s 2014 album ‘Salad Days’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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New Snake Species Named After Slash
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist has been a long-time enthusiast of reptiles and supporter of conservation efforts. New Snake Species Named After Slash Travis Bland
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Gracie Abrams Says ‘Hit the Wall’ Became the ‘North Star’ for Her ‘Daughter From Hell’ Album & Yet ‘I Don’t Remember Writing It’
Gracie Abrams has revealed that her hit single “Hit the Wall” became the emotional and creative anchor for her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, even though she barely remembers writing it. Speaking on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, she explained that before the song emerged, she and longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner had around six songs…
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SimCity SNES Soundtrack Makes A Surprise Return In This Week’s Nintendo Music Update
Nintendo has added the SimCity SNES soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app for Switch Online members, a welcome surprise given that the 1991 Super Nintendo city-building game itself remains unavailable on the service’s SNES library. The update revives interest in the classic Will Wright title, which Nintendo published and helped Maxis develop, and reintroduces its…
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Udio and GRAI Adopt UMG and Liquidax-Backed AI Music Patents
Music IP Holdings (MIH), a company formed by Universal Music Group and Liquidax Capital, has announced that AI music start-ups Udio and GRAI are the first to license patents from its portfolio for use in their AI products. The move matters because it establishes a framework through which UMG and its partners can be compensated…
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Melania Trump jokes about her low profile in Rose Garden remarks
First lady Melania Trump poked fun at her low profile throughout her husband’s second term during a White House event Thursday, making her first major public appearance since mid-July. “Good afternoon,” the first lady greeted press at the White House Rose Garden for an event highlighting her new foster care scholarship initiative. “I heard you…
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Born 78 Years Ago Today in England, the “Golden God” of Rock Who Won a Grammy With This Bluegrass Legend
Robert Plant, the Led Zeppelin frontman known for his flowing golden locks and powerful voice, was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, on 20 August 1948, making him 78 today. He rose from a teenage blues enthusiast who briefly trained as an accountant to become the singer of one of rock’s most influential bands, and…