The Clash of personalities: 1978 Joe Strummer vs 1988 Joe Strummer
It’s not easy chatting with our younger selves.
Seven wildly different songs that inspired Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy
Influences way beyond the ‘alt-country’ world.
The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week, curated by Lemonsuckr
One of Brighton’s most exciting acts…
“I would probably quit”: Joe Strummer’s dark days after the demise of The Clash
A decade of radio silence.
Beth Orton – ‘The Ground Above’ album review: Out of the desert and into the garden
The ninth studio LP from one of the UK’s finest voices.
“Unfiltered takes, bold arguments, and passionate defences — Far Out’s music opinion pieces go beyond reviews to spark debate and celebrate the art of disagreement.”
James Blake is right about the music industry, but wrong about critics
In defence of the music critic.
From OMD to Harry Styles: The return of the corporate synth-pop anti-image
Aren’t you for sale if you’re cashin’ in cold?
Editors Picks
The remnants of rock ‘n’ roll: The London landmarks that are still open today
One of the biggest tragedies for any rock and roll fan is the fact that so much history has been lost to time. While the music remains, those of us not born in the right generation are forced to miss out on the hubs and hangout spots that prompted the art. In London, blue plaques…
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Nia DaCosta’s ‘Hedda’ is a queer, chaotic masterclass in adapting a classic
A queer icon in the making.
