musicSaturday, August 29, 2026
The music world is still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, with tributes and reflections continuing to pour in. Meanwhile, a surprising reconciliation between Zak Starkey and The Who offers a lighter note, and new album reviews from Sara Bareilles and Dinosaur Jr. give us something to listen to.
The conversation around Parton's legacy keeps shifting from heartfelt to tasteless.
Bill Maher turned his Dolly Parton tribute into a boob joke on 'Real Time,' drawing criticism for making an easy punchline out of a moment of genuine mourning.
A Nigerian outlet reflects on Parton's 'Coat of Many Colours' as a spiritual testament, framing her songwriting as a bridge between personal faith and shared experience.
Another personal essay from Vanguard News offers a farewell through the lens of a mother's devotion to Parton as her only artist, emphasizing the generational impact of her voice.
Pitchfork revisits Parton's 1974 performance of 'I Will Always Love You,' analyzing her visible anxiety and the song's role in her departure from Porter Wagoner.
A couple of notable reunions today, one expected and one not.
Zak Starkey has reconciled with The Who after being fired in 2025, with fresh rehearsals confirmed by both Daltrey and Starkey, a surprising resolution to a well-publicized rift.
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Dinosaur Jr.: There Nearpitchfork.com
Sara Bareilles 'Good Grief': Album Reviewvariety.com
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Synth Pop from Binary Affairplasticmag.co.uk
Coming out of Tel Aviv, Binary Affair are an exciting new duo making their entrance into the electronic music sphere with a sound that looks backwards while keeping its eyes firmly on the future. Formed by music producer Yarden Yogev […]
Bruce Springsteen, Bleachers Perform ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Jersey Girl’musicianvoice.com
The duo last performed “Chinatown” live in 2020 Bruce Springsteen surprised the coastal crowd during the Bleachers‘ show in Asbury Park to deliver a...
Brand new single from Brandesplasticmag.co.uk
Brandes is a UK-based singer-songwriter whose music represents a new chapter in a life already influenced by extraordinary change. The project is the work of Peter Bradley, an acclaimed author and former Labour MP who’s turned his attention towards songwriting […]
Maurice Elliott has diedwww.elvis.com.au
Maurice Elliott, the reporter who announced Elvis' death to the world from Baptist Memorial Hospital has died.
Writing for the King | The Songs and the Writers Behind Themwww.elvis.com.au
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Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 3www.elvispresleyftd.com
As part of its ongoing live on tour soundboard series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol. 3'.
Elvis: Harem Holiday Limited 2-LP Edition Vinyl LP Recordwww.elvispresleyftd.com
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of 'Harem Holiday' Limited 2-LP Edition.
Ringo Starr recalls hostile crowds for The Beatles’ shows after replacing Pete Best: ‘George got a black eye’cultfollowing.co.uk
Ringo Starr says there were fights in the audience of The Beatles' earliest shows after he replaced Pete Best The post Ringo Starr recalls hostile crowds for The Beatles’ shows after replacing Pete Best: ‘George got a black eye’ appeared first on Cult Following .
