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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
How to Watch PSG vs. Real Madrid Club World Cup Semifinal Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final is almost here. Semifinal play today wraps up today with a match between powerhouse clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. PSG has been on a tear the last three matches, shutting out every opponent. Most recently, they took down Harry Kane's Bayern 2-0 to reach the semis. Real Madrid secured its spot in the semifinals with a 3-2 quarterfinal victory over Dortmund. More from Rolling Stone From Neil Young's 'Harvest' to Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Greatest Hits' LP, These Vinyl Classics Are Up to 28% Off on Amazon The Best Prime Day Audio Deals: Save Up to 51% on Apple, Sony, and More (Day 2) New Box Set Compiles the Biggest Comic Book Influences Behind James Gunn's 'Superman' The winner of today's game will face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on Sunday, July 13. At a Glance: How to Watch PSG vs. Real Madrid Stream: DAZN Date, start time: Wednesday, July 9 at 3 p.m. ET stream free on dazn If you're looking to watch the PSG vs. Real Madrid match online, we're here to help. Below is a quick guide on everything you need to know about the Club World Cup semifinal, including where to watch PSG vs. Real Madrid online, when the game starts, and current betting odds. How to Watch PSG vs. Real Madrid Online The 2025 Club World Cup is being shown exclusively on the sports streaming service DAZN, so you'll need an account to watch PSG vs. Real Madrid. But there's some great news: DAZN is offering Club World Cup livestreams for free. That means you just need to create an account to get a watch PSG vs. Real Madrid for free on DAZN. Sign up here. stream free on dazn PSG vs. Real Madrid Match Date, Start Time, Location The PSG vs. Real Madrid semifinal match is happening today, Wednesday, July 9. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. PSG vs. Real Madrid Odds Oddsmakers are expecting a very close match between PSG and Real Madrid today. PSG currently has a moneyline of +130 against Real Madrid's +190. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Spectator
4 days ago
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- Spectator
Now it's getting late: on Neil Young, ageing and fatherhood
Neil Young once saved my life. Or at least, that's how I remember it. This was at an outdoor show in Finsbury Park in July 1993. I had pushed and squeezed my way almost to the front of a large crowd shortly after being passed something of dubious provenance to smoke. One moment everything was perfect: he was playing that romantic late career hit, 'Harvest Moon', the sun was setting, the moon, conveniently, rising, and I was swaying along, rapturous. But then, suddenly – bang… I fainted. This is the only time in my 45-year gig-going career that this has happened. But I was gone. I was briefly unconscious, then I came to lying on my back on the grass, looking up at dozens of legs all around and above me, almost on top of me. I realised that I needed to get up but I was still woozy, too weak to stand. I needed to gather my strength. Meanwhile Young was getting to the end: 'But now it's getting late… And the moon is climbing high.' I could no longer see the moon, just those legs. Then 'Harvest Moon' ended and applause and cheers came over my head, but I still couldn't stand. And this is when Neil Young saved my life, which felt at this moment as if it was in the balance. He did this by playing a ballad, 'The Needle and the Damage Done' (which is, perhaps appropriately, about the dangers of drug misuse). Because of this slow number I was able to spend another two minutes with my head between my knees steeling myself to get up. Had he played a rockier number – and 'Powderfinger', 'Down by the River', 'Like a Hurricane' and 'Rockin' in the Free World' were all on the set list that night – the space would have become a mosh pit and I would have been trampled. But 'The Needle' saved me. As it ended I finally managed to stand and then retreated to where it was less jammed to watch the rest of the show, shaken by how imperilled I had felt. And I realised that that song selection had been crucial in me getting out uninjured. I've seen Neil Young play a few more times in the years since – most memorably in an explosive performance at Brixton Academy in 2002, one of the best live shows I've ever been to. Alexis Petridis's review of that night in the Guardian concluded: 'Like one of his own guitar solos, you suspect [Neil Young] could go on forever.' And he pretty much has. But when I saw he was playing again this summer in Hyde Park in London, exactly 32 years to the day of that collapse in Finsbury Park, I initially had no urge to go. He'll turn 80 this autumn – and after seeing now voiceless Bob Dylan disappoint too many times, I felt Young would probably be going the same way. But then Number One Son started badgering me to take him. He's recently converted from being almost exclusively into hardcore US rap to preferring the rock bands of the early 1970s: Led Zep, the Stones and now also, it seems, Neil Young. So it felt like an open goal opportunity for some parent/child bonding. Arriving in Hyde Park, I realise I am at the younger end of the age spectrum in the audience, a rarity these days. We miss the first support act, Van Morrison, because he finishes half an hour earlier than he was listed to. It seems Young has made a late alteration to the timings to give himself longer on stage. We do see Cat Stevens and get to hug each other as he plays 'Father and Son' – a touching moment, even if the song is about parent-child estrangement. Before the main event, son goes for drinks and comes back ambitiously holding four pints. One minute you're feeding crying babies in the middle of the night, the next they're getting the beers in, I reflect. In Neil Young terminology, it seems like only yesterday that I was '24 and there's so much more' – Number One Son's age next birthday – and now I'm the old man being urged to look at the young man who is 'a lot like you were'. And indeed my son, I see, is a lot like I was. He is soon urging me to go further into the crowd. And we do this, with our four pints, only this time he does the pushing and apologising and I simply follow. I find myself thinking again of that night in 1993 when I came close to getting crushed and of other misadventures in my twenties that might have stopped me making it to my fifties. A number of my friends from those days didn't make it. Young opens his set with 'Ambulance Blues', which notes: 'It's easy to get buried in the past.' And he's right. So I try to stop brooding and to concentrate on enjoying the evening – to be in the moment, as they say these days. Once again he plays both 'Harvest Moon' – son's favourite – and 'The Needle and the Damage Done'. This time I manage to stay vertical. It's a wonderful night. The heatwave makes the air shimmer and Young can still sing that haunting high tenor, even if he is a curmudgeon who looks like a tramp. But, in fairness, so, increasingly, am I. Young also plays 'Hey Hey, My My', the companion piece to his punk era song that states: 'It's better to burn out than to fade away.' I wonder if he still thinks that? A couple of years after my 1990s white-out I attended another outdoor gig, in this same spot in Hyde Park – the Who, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan – and wrote about it for a Sunday red-top. I recall writing the extremely snarky intro: 'Hyde Park became Jurassic Park last night as the dinosaurs of rock turned out to play.' Those dinosaurs would have been considerably younger then than I am now, I realise. One of these days Neil Young will die. I'm hoping he predeceases me – and I'm hoping I predecease my son. Who knows what will happen to any of us. But it was briefly pleasing for all three of us to be in the same field for one evening in the summer of 2025.
Times
6 days ago
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- Times
No one need worry about a hit AI band — except Justin Bieber
Listen to Paper Sun Rebellion, the new album by the Velvet Sundown, and you'll rightly assume this to be an unimaginative country rock band of technical efficiency and crushing mediocrity. From Deep Within, with its bent guitar notes, whiny vocals and vaguely political lyrics about rainfall falling on foreign land, is reminiscent of Neil Young, but without any of Young's ornery brilliance. Rivers Run Free is the kind of chugging blues that could work well as music for an advert featuring a good-looking woman pulling up to a dusty honky-tonk on the edge of town in her new Nissan Micra. Elsewhere the Velvet Sundown sound quite a lot like Kings of Leon, another American band who embraced the unremarkable for commercial rewards. It helps to explain why the Velvet Sundown have attracted one million undiscerning listeners on Spotify. There is, however, a difference. They don't exist.
The Province
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Vancouver Folk Festival: A classic Neil Young album reimagined, plus 5 must-see performers
The tribute is part of a continuing series of performances at the Folk Festival that explore the work of iconic acts July 10, 1974: Neil Young performs with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum. Photo by Rob Straight / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors On July 19, 1974, Neil Young previewed his fifth solo album, On the Beach, at a surprise concert in Los Angeles. As a nod to that event, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents On the Beach: Neil Young Reimagined on July 19 at Jericho Beach. Featuring the Hen House All-Stars backing band led by Juno Award-winning guitarist and producer Steve Dawson, the lineup of musicians honouring Young's legacy includes Krystle Dos Santos, Sue Foley, Margaret Glaspy, Rich Hope, Marcus Mosely, Marin Patenaude, Samantha Parton, Kenneth Pattengale and Julian Taylor. This is part of a continuing series of performances at the Folk Festival that explore the work of iconic acts, such as Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan, as interpreted by artists who put their own distinct twist on material considered part of the classic-rock canon. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While the focus is on Young's seminal 1970 record After the Gold Rush, it draws from across his prolific career. Dawson says the fact that such an oddball could arrive in Los Angeles in the early 1960s and become the toast of the town is something that defies all music industry conventions. Mining his own distinct brand of guitar playing and songwriting to great success is something that can't be copied and has made Young a role model and inspiration for generations of Canadian musicians. Steve Dawson supplied 'He's not like other iconic Canadian songwriters who reference the country a lot in their material either, like The Tragically Hip,' said Dawson. 'But anyone, in any country, would have a huge amount of respect for what he's done and how he's done it. It's one of the reasons so many amazing voices have taken on his songs, and hearing them interpreted by the singers we have for this event is really exciting.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Award-winning Black Canadian/Mohawk artist Julian Taylor, who also appears as a feature act at the folk festival and at the incredibly popular gospel workshop on Sunday morning, admits that Young is an inescapable presence. 'There are some records that resonate with me and are personal favourites, such as On the Beach and Tonight's the Night, but he loses me a lot of the time as well,' said Toronto-based Taylor. 'For musicians working in my area, his influence is everywhere, and trying to think of another artist who has that definitive folk style but isn't afraid to really crank it up is rare. 'I'm always up for trying out a project like this, but honestly I'm more of a Robbie Robertson of the Band or Bob Dylan type of guy.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Musician Julian Taylor. Photo: Lisa MacIntosh/Handout Having performed at the folk fest numerous times with the Sojourners and the Good Noise Gospel Choir, Vancouver vocalist Marcus Mosely estimates he has played the event five or six times. Singing Neil Young songs has never been on his bucket list of material to perform, but he's excited to be involved in the reimagining project, as well as hosting the gospel workshop featuring one of his idols, Texas belter Ruthie Foster. 'Like anyone else who is a child of the '60s, I grew up listening to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and his solo work,' said Mosely. 'While I've not followed every stage of his career, so much of his solo material has been a part of my upbringing. The song I'm doing is Tonight's the Night, which is completely outside my wheelhouse. But I love the way that Steve has brought his 'Steve-isms' into it, making it very fresh.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That 'fresh' approach to what can sometimes be a little too-classic material is what makes these reimaginings different from a tribute show. Vancouver Folk Music Festival artistic director Fiona Black says she wouldn't be interested in presenting that kind of a show, mixing local talents with national and international performers. 'Tributes conjure up images of a band trying to be the original artist and that is definitely not what we are doing here,' said Black. 'When you have a different, unique vocalist performing songs they want to put their stamp on, it's very much in Young's style, which is to never do a song the same way twice. We have a few new additions from the show at the Kay Meek centre last year, which was more of a focus on After the Goldrush.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. These shows, Black notes, also allow people to discover new talents and launch themselves into embracing the diverse artist offering over the festival weekend. For full artist profiles and samples as well as the packed workshop and individual concert program, visit Don't miss these 5 artists at the 2025 Vancouver Folk Music Festival With three nights of evening main stage performances and several different workshops and individual concerts on the east, west and south stages, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival packs in a lot of music over a short period of time. From Appalachian and Atlas mountain music to blazing blues guitar and raw soul vocals, the 2025 edition of the festival provides the opportunity to check out sounds that suit your personal preferences, as well as find something wonderful and new to your ears. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The best advice: Pick a few specific concerts and workshops and then leave yourself room to wander and wonder what you'll discover. Here are five acts not to miss: Bab L' Bluz When/where: Sat., 10:05-11 p.m., Main Stage; Sun., 12:30-1:30 p.m., West Stage Website: Latest album: Swaken About: This Moroccan-French crew's name translates as 'door of the blues,' and it's opening the way for women-fronted acts in the macho world of the desert blues sound that has captivated global audiences in recent years. Lead singer Yousra Mansour is a serious badass on her custom electric guembri (bass lute) and has a piercing wail that just rocks. Ruthie Foster When/where: Sun., 10-11:30 a.m., South Stage; Sun., 7:15-8:10 p.m., Main Stage This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Website: Latest album: Mileage About: Texas musician Foster is a dynamo whose work encompasses gospel, blues, folk, country and more. In songs such as the title track on her latest release Mileage, Foster serves up confessional songs of Black womanhood and LGBTQ+ issues with heart-stopping intensity. Sue Foley When/where: Sat., 11:10 a.m.-noon, East Stage Website: Latest album: One Guitar Woman About: Fingerpicking stylist Foley plays with passion, grace and fire. An absolute guitar hero, her latest release finds her unplugging and showcasing her amazing acoustic playing while paying tribute to legends such as Memphis Minnie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more. Take::Teke When/where: Fri., 3-4 p.m., West Stage This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Website: Latest album: Doppleganger About: Japanese Canadian psychedelic crew Teke::Teke really rocks to a sound of its own. Incorporating everything from piccolo and brass alongside shredding surf guitar and pop hooks, the Montreal septet is one of a kind. Owing to being so in-demand globally, they don't play here often. Don't miss it. The Zawose Queens When/where: Fri., 10-11 p.m., Main Stage; Sat., 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. West Stage; Sat., 12:25-1:15 p.m., South Stage Website: Latest album: Maisha (coming soon) About: Taking the music traditions of the Wagogo, or Gogo, people of Tanzania into contemporary realms, Pendo and Leah Zawose come from a musical dynasty. Pendo's father, Hukwe Zawose, recorded for Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, and now Pendo and her niece are leading the way for women playing Gogo music. sderdeyn@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Crime News News News News
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Why Led Zeppelin's Unexpected Collab With '70s Rock Legend Is Still Dividing Fans 30 Years Later
When it comes to legendary guitar players, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page has been consistently topping the lists of countless music lovers for decades. Also counted among the most iconic axe men in rock history is Neil Young - but the two musicians have drastically different styles of playing. So it makes sense that one epic '90s collaboration featuring Page and Young would result in mixed no one could have predicted that people would still be arguing about the performance decades later. In 1995, when both Led Zeppelin and Young were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they took the stage together to perform a rendition of Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks" featuring a particularly unforgettable solo from Young (and a bit of surprise additional shredding by Robert Plant). In keeping with initial reactions to the performance, commenters on a recently shared clip were divided by Young's contribution. "Sigh. Young cannot play solos. Great talents, but not on the guitar. And everyone being polite and pretending, like he's the 4 year old kid brother pretending. This is embarrassing," one person wrote, with another calling the clip "painful." However, others were quick to defend Young. "People saying Neil was bad don't understand this era of music and what this was about. Sorry it wasn't auto tuned for you," somebody argued. "I frigging love Neil Young's guitar solos," someone else declared, adding, "Probably because I usually dislike guitar solos. All these so-called guitar heroes boring us with their 'fret work', yawn. Feel the passion, not the 'technical ability.'" "Boo boo Neil Young can't play, he sucks, boo hoo" - dude sitting at home with his phone, who will never be remembered for his contributions to music, unlike Neil Young," quipped yet another fan. One person who was reportedly thrilled with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame collab was Young himself, who had such a positive experience performing with Zeppelin that he considered recording an entire album with the band, according to Rolling Stone. While that never came to pass, Young did write a song inspired by the experience, per American Songwriter - "Downtown," the lead single on his 1995 album Mirror Ball (recorded with members of Pearl Jam). Related: Legendary Rock Star, 79, Thrills Fans With Rare Throwback Pic on Anniversary of Iconic Performance Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
