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faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Wed 23 April 2025 3:30, UK A leader in every sense of the word, Jerry Cantrell knows and understands the thorough details of blending art with experience. While some view this act as spinning tragedy into a positive, Alice in Chains became their most authentic and grounded the moment Cantrell embraced the delicate balance between good and bad, illuminating darkness with a light that he knew would follow him for all time. At least, this was the case with their second record, Dirt.
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2 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Tue 22 April 2025 10:00, UK If there’s anything an activist dislikes, it’s performativity. Over the decades, countless musicians have raised awareness of the things that truly matter, which, as we know, is the first stage in starting necessary conversations. Where this move begins to get hazy, however, is when signalling fails to become action—something that Nina Simone was heavily aware of.
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faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Tue 22 April 2025 2:30, UK Some say mystery is the secret ingredient to artistic appeal. It’s not too difficult to see why; after all, maintaining a quality of enigmatic intrigue has worked wonders for countless artists over the years, from Bob Dylan to Sia. However, for others, like Harry Nilsson, the mere concept seemed to run deeper, emerging less as a choice to serve expression and more as a means of doing things their own way.
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2 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Mon 21 April 2025 21:00, UK Like Johnny Marr, Nils Lofgren, and the many who came before, Brian May has earned a title as one of the few true “ringers” of music. Despite finding his footing in the legendary band Queen, May has built a career and reputation based on his independent talent, earning a timeless appeal that makes anything he’s a part of feel infinitely more special. Even alongside Benson Boone at Coachella. As a cardboard cutout.
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2 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Mon 21 April 2025 20:45, UK When discussing musical legends today, it’s often through a lens of comfortable appreciation or acknowledgement of the challenges they encountered. However, many of these seem to be manifestations of the past, or pieces to the puzzle that formed the makeup of their being—old musings about the darkness that once threatened to dismantle the light. Stevie Nicks is no exception.
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3 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Mon 21 April 2025 10:45, UK Green Day have seemingly responded to the lighthearted feuding with fellow Coachella performer Charli XCX after sporting a ‘Miss Should Be Headliner’ sash following her set on the Main Stage. Charli XCX performed just before Green Day, wearing the sash to poke fun at not occupying the band’s slot on the stage. This stirred some controversy among fans and audience members, who claimed it was an open criticism of the iconic band and their position on the bill.
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3 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Mon 21 April 2025 9:24, UK Irish trio Kneecap have reiterated their anti-Israel, pro-Palestine message during their second set at Coachella after claiming the festival censored their first set last weekend. Performing in the Sonora tent on April 17th, the trio labelled Israel as perpetrators of genocide with calls to “free Palestine”. They also criticised America for its military backing of Israel while projecting messages like “fuck Israel” against the tent’s backdrop.
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faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Mon 21 April 2025 6:00, UK So far this year, several musicians have used their platforms to voice concerns about where the industry is falling short. Some of these moments took place during awards season, with artists like Myles Smith and The Last Dinner Party calling on the government to revisit opportunities for emerging talent. Others, like Chappell Roan, have pushed for better access to healthcare.
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6 days ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Fri 18 April 2025 2:00, UK In PJ Harvey‘s ’50ft Queenie’, male privilege is mocked in a caricature-like fashion, with Harvey exploring what it means for a woman to assert dominance. The concept revolves around a giant, aggressive woman exuding self-assuredness—the opposite of what’s typically expected—as a way of critiquing the male power dynamics that are often overlooked under the guise of respectability. After all, when women display the same qualities, they are often labelled a “bitch”.
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1 week ago | 
faroutmagazine.co.uk | Kelly Scanlon
Sat 12 April 2025 11:00, UK There are so many digital ways to stream music today, yet it’s interesting how vinyl records remain a prominent and viable option. Some argue the appeal lies in the novelty of owning physical copies of music, while others believe vinyl is the only way to truly experience music at its full potential, with no other format matching the quality and experience offered by records and record players.
