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3 Songs That Use the Mellotron: The Instrument That Made 70s Rock Iconic
The article highlights three well-known 1970s rock songs that used the Mellotron, an instrument developed in Birmingham in 1963 and valued for its string and orchestral-like sounds. It argues that the instrument helped broaden the sonic palette of rock music during the 1960s and 1970s, giving recordings fuller, more atmospheric arrangements without a conventional orchestra.…
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James Ellis Ford – ‘Lost in Another World’ album review: A vulnerable diary entry from the celebrated producer
A dozen meditations on illness. The post James Ellis Ford – ‘Lost in Another World’ album review: A vulnerable diary entry from the celebrated producer first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra on 12 August
Helldivers 2 joined PlayStation Plus Extra worldwide on 12 August, giving subscribers access to the co-operative shooter without a separate purchase. The addition is significant because it could broaden the game’s audience and increase its active player base. Sony confirmed availability for all PS Plus Extra members, including those in the UK, US and Japan.…
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Netflix’s 8-Part Sci-Fi Series Officially Dominated 2026 With 188M Hours Watched
Netflix’s eight-part South Korean sci-fi series *The WONDERfools* has become a major streaming success in 2026, with the article’s headline claiming 188 million hours watched. The show’s popularity matters because it adds to Netflix’s strong run of internationally successful Korean dramas and has received an enthusiastic critical response. Premiering on 15 May 2026, the series…
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‘Saturday Night Live UK’ confirms season two premiere date
Kicking off this September. The post ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ confirms season two premiere date first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The “sexy” 1971 song Elton John considers his finest hour: “That’s the best”
The most unconventional classic. The post The “sexy” 1971 song Elton John considers his finest hour: “That’s the best” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Word to the wise – if you’re planning to wait for that leaked Zelda Switch 2, you’ll have to contend with the price hike
The leaked Legend of Zelda Switch 2 looks sublime, but waiting for it will likely mean having to contend with Nintendo’s incoming price increases.
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Ritchie Blackmore plans Deep Purple New York encore reunion
Ritchie Blackmore said he intended to rejoin Deep Purple on stage at their Wantagh, New York concert, potentially ending more than three decades away from the band. The proposed encore appearance would have been a notable reunion with the group’s founding guitarist and an important figure in hard rock history. Blackmore last performed with Deep…
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Supernatural Thriller ‘Snapshot’ Gets Sales Deal Ahead Of Edinburgh & Frightfest Bows, Watch First Clip
UK-French sales company Alief has acquired worldwide sales rights to Joseph Archer’s supernatural thriller *Snapshot* before its premieres at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and Frightfest London. The deal gives the film an international sales representative as it seeks festival attention, including competition for Edinburgh’s Sean Connery Prize. Set in 1888, the film follows an…
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Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun launches Arabic music IP platform IPNation, targeting $100m with backing from Influence Media Partners
IPNation, a new UAE-based investment platform for Arabic music catalogues and entertainment intellectual property, has launched with an undisclosed initial commitment from Influence Media Partners. Founded by Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun and former Multiply Group investment chief Jose Maria Dot, it aims to raise and invest $100 million across the Middle East and North Africa.…