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Music Industry Moves: MNEK Signs With 1916 Enterprises for Management; UnitedMasters Ups Four Execs
Music industry appointments and releases include new representation for MNEK, senior promotions at UnitedMasters and a catalog-focused label relaunch by Seeker Music. – MNEK has signed with 1916 Enterprises for management ahead of his album “Bulldozer!!”, due 18 September, and a UK and European headline tour. – UnitedMasters appointed four executives, including Todd L. Perry…
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Living In Her Power: Ayra Starr Interviewed
Ayra Starr discusses her rapid rise from writing altered song lyrics at school to becoming an internationally recognised Nigerian pop artist. Ahead of her album ‘Starrgirl’ and a London appearance at All Points East, she presents herself as ambitious but grounded, emphasising the importance of family, friends and a supportive artistic community. She debuted with…
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Despite being shelved for years, Looney Tunes movie Coyote vs. Acme debuts to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action and animation hybrid centred on Wile E. Coyote, returned to public view with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score when its first reviews were published. Directed by Dave Green, the film casts Will Forte as a billboard accident lawyer who represents the Coyote in a case against Acme, while John Cena…
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Saint Laurent Rive Droite Beijing Opens Photography Exhibition by No.223
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Beijing has opened a photography exhibition by Chinese artist No.223 (Lin Zhipeng), curated by creative director Anthony Vaccarello. On view from August 6th to September 11th, the show coincides with Qixi, China’s traditional festival of romance. Born in Guangdong in 1979, Lin Zhipeng rose to prominence… The post Saint Laurent Rive…
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The “incredible” 1976 song Robert Plant crowned one of the greatest vocal performances of all time
“Incredible”. The post The “incredible” 1976 song Robert Plant crowned one of the greatest vocal performances of all time first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Global Recorded Music Revenue to More Than Double By 2033, MiDiA Report Says
MIDiA forecasts that global recorded-music revenue will rise from $74.3 billion in 2025 to $121.1 billion by 2033, a 62.9% increase. Streaming is expected to remain the main growth driver, but the report says labels will increasingly rely on expanded rights such as branding, merchandise and live-event income as subscription markets mature. The report estimates…
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Ronnie Wood joins The Hollywood Vampires in London: Here’s their setlist in full
Slammed up with hits. The post Ronnie Wood joins The Hollywood Vampires in London: Here’s their setlist in full first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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I Did Not Have The Time Of My Life Watching Nimrods
Stereogum’s Tom Breihan gives a strongly negative review of Green Day’s new film Nimrods, describing the purported road-trip comedy as unfunny, noisy and dramatically weak. He says the premise of a teenage punk band trying to open for Green Day could have revived a neglected comedy format, but the film instead relies on implausible behaviour,…
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Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores
Ham is a riotous Edinburgh festival parody of Hamlet that uses a murdered pig’s “ghost” to confront the environmental impact of meat consumption. The review finds it deliberately confrontational and occasionally preachy, but says its comedy and personal tension prevent it becoming a simple lecture, ending with a stark warning about climate-related fires. Created and…
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Disney and Macy’s Mark 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade With Limited-Edition Product Line (Exclusive)
Disney and Macy’s have launched a limited-edition product collection to mark the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside the unveiling of a new Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey balloon. The collaboration links Disney’s well-known Fantasia character with one of America’s major annual holiday events, with the balloon set to appear in New York in November. The 30-piece…