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Pelagic Fest is a two-day music festival held in Maastricht, Netherlands, featuring bands from the progressive music record label Pelagic Records. The festival showcases a diverse range of bands, united by their forward-thinking songwriting and non-commercial approach. The label, founded by Robin Staps of The Ocean, aims to bring niche yet excellent music to a wider audience. Pelagic Fest offers a subscription service and livestreams performances for free on YouTube. Despite challenges, such as a canceled headliner, the festival continues to thrive, with plans for future events already in place. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "The HOT List" provides a list of essential new rock tracks and bands to have on your radar. The list includes a variety of genres and styles, from heavy rock to soulful vocals. The article highlights specific songs and albums from bands such as Crobot, The Damn Truth, The Heavy Heavy Feel, The New Roses, SKAM, Cats In Space, Austin Gold, and Sam Millar. It also mentions upcoming releases from Larkin Poe, a sister duo known for their blues influences. The article encourages readers to check out these bands and their music, as well as visit the classicrockmagazine.com for more new music recommendations. [Extracted from the article]

LizZard, an Anglo-French power trio, discusses their musical journey and approach to creating art-rock in an interview with Prog. Their fifth album, Mesh, showcases their exploration of deep emotions, intricate grooves, and expansive sound as a three-piece band. The band's unique songwriting process and recording techniques, along with their focus on live energy and emotional content, contribute to their artistic vision. Despite their rising profile, LizZard prioritizes artistic growth over commercial success, aiming to create music that is emotionally impactful and memorable. [Extracted from the article]

Sabrina Carpenter, a popular singer and artist, recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her new album, Short n' Sweet. During her appearance, Carpenter showcased her style by wearing microshorts and XL platform shoes, which she often incorporates into her outfits to create the illusion of longer legs. She also discussed her album, upcoming tour, and the music video for her third single, "Taste." Carpenter's fashion choice and styling hack serve as inspiration for petite women looking to elongate their legs. [Extracted from the article]

This text provides information on the completion of The Beatles' song "Now and Then," which was originally recorded by John Lennon in 1977 and finished by the remaining members in 1994. The process involved transferring Lennon's cassette recording to tape and addressing technical issues. The song was included in The Beatles Anthology CD sets. Additionally, the article discusses the remixing of The Beatles' albums "The Red Album" and "The Blue Album" for a reissue in 2023. The remixing aimed to create a fuller mix while respecting the original sound, using new technology to separate instruments and vocals. The article also mentions the remixing and remastering of The Beatles' albums for the 2021 release of the "Red" and "Blue" compilations, highlighting the challenges faced and specific changes made to certain songs. The goal of the remixes is to showcase The Beatles' talent and introduce their music to a new generation of listeners. [Extracted from the article]

Born: May 31, 1989 Occupation: Musician One of the most successful singer-songwriters of his generation in his native Spain, Pablo Alborán also charmed global audiences with his blend of emotive vocals, profound lyrics, and intricate instrumental melodies. It went on to earn Alborán his first Grammy Award nomination, for best Latin pop album, as well as a Latin Grammy nomination for best contemporary pop album. Building on this success, Alborán released the live album En Acústico (In Acoustics) in November 2011, featuring acoustic arrangements of songs from his debut album plus several extra tracks. Prometo brought Alborán another Grammy Award nomination for best Latin pop album, as well as Latin Grammy nomination for both best traditional pop album and album of the year. [Extracted from the article]

The article from New Orleans Magazine introduces La Reezy, a 20-year-old rapper from New Orleans known for his socially conscious lyrics and talent. La Reezy's music videos have gained popularity on social media, and his recent album "We All Need Help" focuses on themes of mental health, self-improvement, and breaking generational cycles. La Reezy has performed at the Essence Festival and plans to release another album in 2025, aiming to inspire others to strive for greatness. [Extracted from the article]

Cody Dickinson, drummer for the North Mississippi Allstars, has released a new solo album titled "Homemade." The album is deeply personal and explores themes of family, love, and happiness. Dickinson wrote and performed all the music on the album himself, creating a quick and painless recording process. The album features a mix of blues, psychedelic rock, and experimental music, and Dickinson collaborated with Tikyra Jackson from Southern Avenue on vocals. Dickinson is also involved in other projects, including the Take Me to the River film series and recording new music with the North Mississippi Allstars. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses seven songs that are inspired by diamonds. The songs mentioned include "Diamonds" by Rihanna, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" by Marilyn Monroe, "Pink Diamond" by Charli XCX, "White Diamond" by Kylie Minogue, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" by The Beatles, "Diamond Heart" by Lady Gaga, and "Diamonds and Pearls" by Prince and the New Power Generation. The article highlights the significance and popularity of these songs, as well as their cultural impact. [Extracted from the article]

Taylor Swift fans have come up with a theory about her upcoming album, Reputation (Taylor's Version), based on her old music video for "End Game." The video was partially filmed in Miami, which is coincidentally the next stop on Swift's Eras Tour. Some fans believe that this could be a clue that Swift plans to drop or announce her new album in Miami. However, it's important to note that the "End Game" music video was released before Swift's dispute over her masters, so it may not be directly related to her current plans. [Extracted from the article]

Meg Elsier, a rising indie-rock artist, has released her highly-anticipated debut album, "Spittake." The album blends elements of grunge, contemporary pop, folk, and indie-rock, showcasing Meg's ability to create dynamic and catchy music. The album explores themes of love, death, nostalgia, youth, anxiety, and depression, with a self-deprecating touch. All of the songs on the album were written and demoed by Meg over the past few years, and she collaborated with Nashville-based producer Ryan McFadden to record the final product while maintaining the DIY spirit. Meg's creativity extends beyond her music, as demonstrated in the self-styled music video for the album's closing track, "LA." Since her debut in 2023, Meg Elsier has become one of the most exciting new voices in the indie-rock genre. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Metal Hammer discusses the career of Kerry King, the guitarist who co-founded the band Slayer. After Slayer disbanded in 2019, King began working on his solo album, "From Hell I Rise," which is described as a powerful statement of intent. The article also features a report from Sharon den Adel, who filmed a music video in Kyiv for Within Temptation's anti-war single. Despite the challenges faced in Ukraine, the people she met displayed remarkable resilience. The article encourages readers to continue discussing and raising awareness about Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

Back in April, WNBA superstar Kelsey Plum and NFL tight end Darren Waller announced their divorce after one year of marriage. Plum immediately dove into her 2024 season with the Las Vegas Aces, but Waller got to work on another project. On Thursday, the New York Giants tight end released a song... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Beyoncé has received 99 Grammy nominations over 25 years, but has only won one of the big three awards. Her album "Cowboy Carter" is up for 11 Grammys, the most ever for a single album, including nominations in country music and Americana categories. Beyoncé has won awards in various genres, including R&B, rock, and best music video, and has collaborated with Jay-Z on multiple Grammy-nominated projects. Despite her numerous nominations, Beyoncé has yet to win album of the year at the Grammys. [Extracted from the article]

The article in Music Week features an interview with James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers, discussing their new album Critical Thinking and reflecting on their music career. Bradfield talks about the influence of cassette albums, the importance of chart success, and the lessons learned from past albums. He also highlights the band's loyalty to Sony and the challenges of adjusting to massive success. The interview provides insights into the band's journey and experiences in the music industry. [Extracted from the article]

In 2023, the release of the Barbie movie turned the iconic doll into a big-screen sensation, earning $1.4 billion at the box office. The influence of Barbie extended to the metal scene, with US singer Hannah Collins, also known as Scene Queen, leading the self-styled bimbocore revolution. Avenged Sevenfold released an album featuring a song named after Mattel, the company behind Barbie, and a music video using Barbie dolls. The movie itself included nods to metal, such as a Metallica-style logo on Ken's belt buckle and Slash providing a guitar solo on the soundtrack. Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, is also a metal fan. While there was some backlash, the movie reinforced the idea that Barbie can be anything, including a metalhead. [Extracted from the article]