Stereogum — Back in 2023, the composer Nomi Abadi sued veteran film scorer Danny Elfman for failing to pay several installments in a sexual harassment settlement. A few months later, a Jane Doe also accused Elfman of sexual misconduct. Elfman denied Abadi's allegations in a statement to Rolling Stone, leading her to sue him again for defamation in 2024; that's ongoing after a Superior Court judge rejected Elfman's anti-SLAPP motion. The Jane Doe's case was dismissed on technical grounds, and Elfman has also sued her for malicious prosecution. The post Waterparks Apologize For Featuring Danny Elfman On New Album appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Wayne Moss, the legendary and prolific Nashville session guitarist who played on classic records like Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" and Dolly Parton's "Jolene," has passed away. Moss died on Monday, and Roy Orbison's Instagram page broke the news. (Incidentally, Orbison would've turned 90 today.) No cause of death has been reported. Moss was 88. The post Wayne Moss, “Pretty Woman” & “Jolene” Guitarist, Dead At 88 appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — The first time around, New York post-hardcore heroes Quicksand only released two albums, 1993’s Slip and 1995’s Manic Compression. Both of them are absolute classics. Pre-Quicksand, frontman Walter Schreifels had already been in Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and a bunch of other great ’80s New York hardcore bands. But in the ’90s, Schreifels got… The post Quicksand Announce New Album Bring On The Psychics: Hear Two Songs appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — You know what's fun? Watching two rock stars share a stage, especially when those rock stars like each other. Right now, Paramore leader and genuine bona fide rock star Hayley Williams is on her first-ever solo tour, and she brought along Water From Her Eyes as the opening act, which has led to some funny online reactions. On Wednesday night in Chicago, Williams enjoyed a moment of onstage collaboration with another genuine bona fide rock star, Stereogum "Discovery Channel" correspondent Rachel Brown. The post Hayley Williams Brought Out Rachel Brown At Water From Your Eyes’ Hometown Show appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — If you’re familiar with Guided By Voices—and why in the hell wouldn’t you be at this point?—you’re well cognizant of Doug Gillard’s guitar prowess and how integral his phenomenal chops are to the band’s sound. What you may not know—but also should—is that Gillard has released a number of fine solo records (four now, to […] The post Five Questions With Doug Gillard And Premiere Of “My Friends” appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, the Ramones released their self-titled debut album. Lucky sevens: It was recorded in seven days, cost less than $7,000 and was issued a little more than seven weeks after it was completed. Now excuse us while we go and sniff some glue. Read our Ramones Over/Under: The post The Ramones Released Their Debut Album 50 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Spoon released debut album Telephono. All the negatives have been destroyed. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Girls Can Tell: The post Spoon Released Debut Album “Telephono” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday David Gedge (Wedding Present, Cinerama). Go out and get ‘em, boy. Read our classic Wedding Present career overview: The post Happy Birthday David Gedge (Wedding Present, Cinerama) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info