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Music tent kept the sounds flowing during lighthouse…
Port Clinton News Herald - Ohio
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A quarterback is still a leader, even when they’re not a good leader. When you take every snap, obviously your teammates look to your guidance. Clyde graduate Ryan Lozier took every meaningful snap – minus one — as the Fliers won a state...
Artists call for more music venues in Jersey amidst “frustrating” nightlife restrictions
Mixmag
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August 18, 2025
Artists in Jersey are calling for the opening of more music venues on the island amidst “frustrating” nightlife restrictions. According to the BBC, the government says it's "in the process” of changing certain restrictive laws that would make it...
Reading & Leeds gets ready for brand new festival headliners
MusicWeek
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Reading & Leeds Festival returns this week (August 21-24) with new headliners taking the stage. In addition to UK rock juggernaut Bring Me The Horizon, this year sees the rise of new headliners including Travis Scott, Hozier and Chappell Roan. It...
Joyce Manor Return After Three Years Away With The Jangly New Single ‘All My Friends Are So Depressed’
UPROXX
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August 18, 2025
Punk-rock favorites Joyce Manor are back: The group hadn’t released new music in three years, but they changed that today (August 18) with “All My Friends Are So Depressed.” The band cites The Smiths as one of the inspirations behind the song, and...
3 Legendary Rock Bands You Didn’t Know Never Had a No. 1 Song
American Songwriter
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August 18, 2025
Charts are important for any band or musician’s career success. However, making it to the tippy-top of Billboard isn’t everything. In fact, the following legendary rock bands became enormously popular staples in music history without ever having a...
Nathaniel Paul finds strength in intimate new album "Steady as We Go"
EARMILK
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August 18, 2025
Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Paul has always been known for his well-crafted storytelling, but with "Steady as We Go," his new album, he takes an even further leap into the naked core of making music. He released this as his first full-length...
Georgia’s LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Names New Concertmaster
The Violin Channel
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August 18, 2025
Samuel Vargas will be joining the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra as of the upcoming concert season. He succeeds Lorna Wood, who retired as concertmaster after more than 20 years. Prior to Vargas’s appointment, the LSO was led by guest concertmasters,...
San Antonio artist honors Selena with vibrant new mural near downtown
KIII - Texas
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August 18, 2025
The mural is located near Historic Market Square. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio artist is remembering the "Queen of Tejano Music" with a new mural near the downtown area. The mural depicts the legendary Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, whose life was...
Madison Beer Shines in Angel Wings While Filming New Music Video
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
Los Angeles, CA — Madison Beer, 26, showcased a stunning look while filming her new music video in Hancock Park on Sunday. The singer, known for her hit song “Reckless,” wore a white corset paired with feathered angel wings, completing her look...
Robert Plant And Saving Grace Share New Single 'Gospel Plough'
RTTNews
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August 18, 2025
Robert Plant and Saving Grace recently released a new single, "Gospel Plough," the second song from the group's upcoming album, Saving Grace. The LP, Saving Grace, is set to drop on September 26. Saving Grace marks Plant's 12th solo record. It is...
What we lose in the gamification of music
The Route WITH - New York
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August 18, 2025
This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. Did you hear the noise enveloping the pop music world last week? A squeal met by a sigh: the collision...
Celebrating tradition: Armenian festival in New Britain
New Britain Herald - Connecticut
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NEW BRITAIN — This coming Sunday afternoon, anyone passing by the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection church grounds at 1910 Stanley Street in New Britain will encounter the enchanting aroma of authentic, freshly-cooked Armenian cuisine...
Two Music Stars Are Unexpectedly Feuding. The Beef May Go Back Years.
Slate Magazine
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August 18, 2025
If you know anyone who identifies as a femme with an intense sense of malaise, you should really give them a call: A new beef in the music industry has mooed between the singers Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey, and it’s distressing sad girls...
The Cribs announce first new album in five years, "Selling A Vibe"
Music-News
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August 18, 2025
Indie rock stalwarts The Cribs have officially announced their return, with their first new album in over five years, "Selling A Vibe," set to be released on January 9th, 2026. The news comes alongside the release of the lead single, "Summer...
3 Country Legends Who Only Found Real Success After Taking Creative Control of Their Music
American Songwriter
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August 18, 2025
Many music fans know that not every artist records the music they want to record. Countless stories of studio executives and producers forcing their will on recording artists are floating around the internet. In most of those stories, the goal is...
Taylor Swift's latest countdown tease sends fans into a spiral after new album reveal
The Mirror US
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August 18, 2025
Following the shock announcement of her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift continues to tease fans. The Easter egg-obsessed pop star put a countdown on her website leading to Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. EST. This is a running pattern for...
How many episodes will there be in The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox? Episode count, release schedule, and more
Sportskeeda
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August 18, 2025
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is one of the most anticipated crime dramas of 2025. The show's first two episodes will be released on August 20, 2025, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) and Hulu in the US. It will also be available on Disney+ in...
Joyce Manor Share First New Song in 3 Years
Paste
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We last heard from the beloved Southern California rock group Joyce Manor in 2022, when they released the critically acclaimed 40 oz. to Fresno. Today, they’re back with the wistful and ironic single “All My Friends Are So Depressed.” With lines...
Psychic Fever Reflects On Their Beginnings, Music, And Future Goals
Forbes
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J-pop group Psychic Fever (full name: Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe) doesn’t look like your typical pop boy band. The members – Tsurugi, Ryoga, Ren, Jimmy, Kokoro, Ryushin, and Weesa – each have their own defined style and look that isn’t often...
Drew Baldridge announces new single ‘Deserve Her’ out August 22nd
Entertainment Focus
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August 18, 2025
Country artist Drew Baldridge is set to release his heartfelt new track, ‘Deserve Her,' on August 22. Written with Harper Grace and Kyle Schlienger, the song reflects Baldridge’s signature blend of sensitivity and appreciation for the women who...