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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bruce Springsteen joins Zach Bryan for surprise 'Atlantic City' performance: Watch
Even Bruce Springsteen isn't too big for a cameo. The Boss joined musicians Zach Bryan and Caleb Followill of the Kings of Leon for a rendition of his 1982 classic "Atlantic City" at Bryan's July 20 MetLife Stadium show in New Jersey. The Kings of Leon and Jersey-based Rock band Front Bottoms were the openers for the concert, while Springsteen, 75, was a surprise guest, joining later for a quick-lick guitar solo on Bryan's track "Revival" during the encore. "Proud to call him my hero, one of the greatest songwriters to ever live," Bryan said before introducing the legendary rocker. "If you guys will have him, this is Bruce Springsteen!" Why Bruce Springsteen changed his set list to end concerts with this song The pair then moved on to play "Atlantic City," a harmonica-heavy ballad off Springsteen's 1982 album "Nebraska." Followill, Bryan and Springsteen stood at side-by-side mics, passing the lyrics back and forth, before embracing at the end of the track as the crowd coo-ed "Bruuuucee!" Bryan, 29, has followed in Springsteen's singer-songwriter footsteps, often folding angst into his scratchy, smoker's vocals and genre-bending music, which features a cocktail of folk, country and soul. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band still rock, quake and shake after 50 years Springsteen joined Bryan on stage last year in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, lending old-school rocker legitimacy to an emerging act. The two also collaborated on the track "Sandpaper" off Bryan's 2024 album, "The Great American Bar Scene." The July 20 show was the third for Bryan this weekend at MetLife, the first time a country artist played three nights in a single stand at the venue. Springsteen is fresh off the release of a previously unheard cache of tracks from years passed. On "Tracks II: The Lost Albums," the Boss treats fans to the musical roads not taken, with mystic, ranchera, and rock music blending on a masterful mix of some 83 songs. Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow artist Alannah Moar releases brand new single
Alannah Moar, a Glasgow-based alt-pop artist, has released her latest single Sandpaper, a track that reflects on feelings of self-awareness and personal growth. Known for her dramatic folk-pop, Moar began her musical journey at the age of 14 and has spent the past decade honing her craft. She has headlined shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh and performed alongside artists including KT Tunstall, Amanda Palmer, Callum Beattie, Soda Blonde, and Lazy Day. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Historic Glasgow pub named one of the best UK live music venues Sandpaper follows Alanah's previous single Ready or Not, with both tracks named Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoon Show. The release, designed to resonate with anyone who has faced the hard truth of personal accountability, marks another step in her artistic growth. Described as mixing an "infectious" rhythm with "deeply introspective" lyrics, the song was inspired by a period of personal struggle in the young artist's life. Alannah said: "The narrative is about realising you're the problem in a relationship, which sounds depressing, but I think it's actually quite optimistic - because it's acknowledging that you have to do better, and that's hopeful." Read more: 'A wee bit naughty': Musical hen night coming to North Lanarkshire (Image: Supplied) The single takes its name from both a literal and metaphorical connection to DIY work in Alannah's flat, with the singer using sandpaper to symbolise emotional patterns that negatively impacted her life. Originally written in pieces, Sandpaper evolved, drawing influence from the glossy pop sounds of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX. Alannah said: "I refined it, made it a bit more me, a bit less of a pastiche." Through her continued updates, the artists hoped to balance a polished production style with vulnerable storytelling.
Courier-Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
2025 Archer: Bjorn Baker with Iowna Merc, Sandpaper in Rockhampton
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Bjorn Baker has two of the leading fancies for the $1m The Archer slot race but says both come with a gentle word of caution. Iowna Merc and Sandpaper race in the colours of Darby Racing and both are making the trek north to the central Queensland beef capital of Rockhampton for Sunday's dash for cash. Both have the runs on the board to win The Archer, with Iowna Merc winning a Group 2 in Sydney before finishing five lengths off them in the Group 1 Doncaster Mile. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sandpaper has won two of his past three, including when holding off all challengers in a fighting win at Randwick over 1400m earlier this month. However there is one small concern as they look to knock off Tony Gollan's Archer favourite Transatlantic and other contenders in the rich regional slot race over 1300m. Iowna Merc has raced 10 times since last having a break and Sandpaper will be having his eighth run this campaign. • Dethroned Quokka champion set for Doomben 10,000 'Both of these horses have been up for a while, we are very mindful of that,' Baker said. 'And they also have a fairly arduous week this week, with a reasonably big trip up to Rockhampton. 'But we are in it to win it. 'Both of these horses are rock hard fit, so we haven't had to do much with them. 'Iowna Merc's best form would be good enough to win this but he's probably got to get back to that very best form, which is a little bit of a question mark. 'Regardless of what happens on Sunday, Sandpaper has had a great preparation and he will be better again next preparation.' • Potential Group 1 star who can be 'beaten a furlong' in trials Jockey Ashley Morgan, who knows how to win a slot race having scored the $3m Sunlight on Private Harry at the Sunshine Coast in January, will jet north to partner Iowna Merc. Baker also knows how to win a slot race, having won The Quokka twice in Perth with Overpass before he was dethroned last Saturday in his bid for a third. Elite Sydney hoop Nash Rawiller will ride Sandpaper. Originally published as Word of caution for Bjorn Baker pair in $1m Archer slot race
