October 8, 2025 • 3 mins
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The past several days have been buzzing for Neil Young fans and the veteran songwriter himself. First and foremost the most consequential headline is Neil Young’s announcement on his official website about opening his upcoming European tour with a free concert in Ukraine alongside his band Chrome Hearts. Neil called it a “free concert for all” and posted an image of the Ukrainian flag with his classic refrain “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World.” No confirmed date or location has been published yet but as Young put it, “we are currently in talks.” This move follows Young’s long pattern of political activism and comes just days after sharp new remarks about the United States losing its global standing under Donald Trump. Meanwhile Young’s wife Daryl Hannah made her own political statement by flashing a peace sign and voicing support for Ukraine at the Academy Awards, drawing applause in a public moment that doubled as a show of solidarity according to AFP.
Neil Young is also on the cover of Uncut’s December 2025 issue which features an extensive career retrospective, tributes from peers, and a special 15-track CD of Young covers by noted artists in honor of his impending 80th birthday. Uncut’s deep-dive explores his reputation for radical unpredictability and celebrated single-mindedness, adding yet another chapter to his ever-shifting public legend, with friends and colleagues weighing in on his endless ability to reinvent and surprise.
On the music front both archival and tribute activity is peaking. Reprise Records is set to release Neil Young Official Release Series Volume 6 box sets on October 24, 2025, enshrining more of his vast discography in deluxe editions. The 4th Annual Harvest tribute at the Parkway on October 6th just took place, and New Zealand’s Come Together concert series is set to stage a full performance of Young’s seminal Live Rust album, a testament to enduring global demand for his work.
In the gossip and legacy column Neil declared in a Time Magazine interview that he’d choose Bob Dylan if he could be anyone else, lavishing praise on Dylan’s songwriting and authenticity, calling him “the master.” This revived long-standing tales of creative rivalry and genuine friendship between the two icons, as also explored in a recent Parade article. That theme is echoing across social media fan communities, spurred by ongoing reflections on their intertwined careers and mutual respect. Finally, on the live circuit, his anthemic Rockin’ in the Free World was covered to rousing effect by Widespread Panic at the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis just days ago, underlining his towering presence in the rock canon. No major scandals or business shake-ups have surfaced, and for now Young is laser-focused on his political mission, global tour, and, it seems, enjoying the view from his perch near the very top of rock and roll’s living legends. Speculation about surprise setlists or guest collaborators for the upcoming Ukraine show is mounting but remains unconfirmed.
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The past several days have been buzzing for Neil Young fans and the veteran songwriter himself. First and foremost the most consequential headline is Neil Young’s announcement on his official website about opening his upcoming European tour with a free concert in Ukraine alongside his band Chrome Hearts. Neil called it a “free concert for all” and posted an image of the Ukrainian flag with his classic refrain “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World.” No confirmed date or location has been published yet but as Young put it, “we are currently in talks.” This move follows Young’s long pattern of political activism and comes just days after sharp new remarks about the United States losing its global standing under Donald Trump. Meanwhile Young’s wife Daryl Hannah made her own political statement by flashing a peace sign and voicing support for Ukraine at the Academy Awards, drawing applause in a public moment that doubled as a show of solidarity according to AFP.
Neil Young is also on the cover of Uncut’s December 2025 issue which features an extensive career retrospective, tributes from peers, and a special 15-track CD of Young covers by noted artists in honor of his impending 80th birthday. Uncut’s deep-dive explores his reputation for radical unpredictability and celebrated single-mindedness, adding yet another chapter to his ever-shifting public legend, with friends and colleagues weighing in on his endless ability to reinvent and surprise.
On the music front both archival and tribute activity is peaking. Reprise Records is set to release Neil Young Official Release Series Volume 6 box sets on October 24, 2025, enshrining more of his vast discography in deluxe editions. The 4th Annual Harvest tribute at the Parkway on October 6th just took place, and New Zealand’s Come Together concert series is set to stage a full performance of Young’s seminal Live Rust album, a testament to enduring global demand for his work.
In the gossip and legacy column Neil declared in a Time Magazine interview that he’d choose Bob Dylan if he could be anyone else, lavishing praise on Dylan’s songwriting and authenticity, calling him “the master.” This revived long-standing tales of creative rivalry and genuine friendship between the two icons, as also explored in a recent Parade article. That theme is echoing across social media fan communities, spurred by ongoing reflections on their intertwined careers and mutual respect. Finally, on the live circuit, his anthemic Rockin’ in the Free World was covered to rousing effect by Widespread Panic at the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis just days ago, underlining his towering presence in the rock canon. No major scandals or business shake-ups have surfaced, and for now Young is laser-focused on his political mission, global tour, and, it seems, enjoying the view from his perch near the very top of rock and roll’s living legends. Speculation about surprise setlists or guest collaborators for the upcoming Ukraine show is mounting but remains unconfirmed.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The past several days have been buzzing for Neil Young
fans and the veteran songwriter himself. First and foremost, the
most consequential headline is Neil Young's announcement on his official
website about opening his upcoming European tour with a free
concert in Ukraine alongside his band Chrome Hearts. Neil called
(00:20):
it a free concert for all and posted an image
of the Ukrainian flag with his classic refrain keep on
Rocking in the Free World. No confirmed date or location
has been published yet, but as Young put it, we
are currently in talks. This move follows Young's long pattern
of political activism and comes just days after sharp new
(00:40):
remarks about the United States losing its global standing under
Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Young's wife, Darrell Hannah, made her own
political statement by flashing a peace sign and voicing support
for Ukraine at the Academy Awards, drawing applause in a
public moment that doubled as a show of solidarity according
to AFP. Neil Young is also on the cover of
(01:01):
Uncuts December twenty twenty five issue, which features an extensive
career retrospective, tributes from peers and a special fifteen track
sit of Young covers by noted artists in honor of
his impending eighth birthday. Uncut's Deep Dive explores his reputation
for radical unpredictability and celebrated single mindedness, adding yet another
(01:24):
chapter to his ever shifting public legend, with friends and
colleagues weighing in on his endless ability to reinvent and
surprise on the music front. Both archival and tribute activity
is peaking. Reprise Records is set to release Meal Young
Official Release Series Volume six box sets on October twenty fourth,
(01:44):
twenty twenty five, enshrining more of his vast discography in
deluxe editions. The fourth annual Harvest Tribute at the Parkway
on October sixth just took place, and New Zealand's Come
Together concert series is set to stage a full perform
of Young's Seminole Live Rust album, a testament to enduring
(02:04):
global demand for his work. In the Gossip and Legacy column,
Neil declared in a Time magazine interview that he'd choose
Bob Dylan if he could be anyone else, lavishing praise
on Dylan's songwriting and authenticity, calling him the master. This
revived long standing tales of creative rivalry and genuine friendship
(02:26):
between the two icons. As also explored in a recent
Parade article, that theme is echoing across social media fan communities,
spurred by ongoing reflections on their intertwined careers and mutual respect. Finally,
on the live circuit, his endemic Rockin' in the Free
world was covered to rousing effect by widespread panic at
(02:47):
the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis just days ago, underlining
his towering presence in the rock cannon. No major scandals
or business shakeups have surfaced, and for now Young is
laser focused on his political mission global tour, and it
seems enjoying the view from his perch near the very
top of rock and Rolls living legends. Speculation about surprise
(03:10):
setlists or guest collaborators for the upcoming Ukraine show is
mounting but remains unconfirmed. And that is it for today.
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an update on Neil Young. Thanks for listening. This has
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(03:32):
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The past several days have been buzzing for Neil Young
fans and the veteran songwriter himself. First and foremost, the
most consequential headline is Neil Young's announcement on his official
website about opening his upcoming European tour with a free
concert in Ukraine alongside his band Chrome Hearts. Neil called
(00:20):
it a free concert for all and posted an image
of the Ukrainian flag with his classic refrain keep on
Rocking in the Free World. No confirmed date or location
has been published yet, but as Young put it, we
are currently in talks. This move follows Young's long pattern
of political activism and comes just days after sharp new
(00:40):
remarks about the United States losing its global standing under
Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Young's wife, Darrell Hannah, made her own
political statement by flashing a peace sign and voicing support
for Ukraine at the Academy Awards, drawing applause in a
public moment that doubled as a show of solidarity according
to AFP. Neil Young is also on the cover of
(01:01):
Uncuts December twenty twenty five issue, which features an extensive
career retrospective, tributes from peers and a special fifteen track
sit of Young covers by noted artists in honor of
his impending eighth birthday. Uncut's Deep Dive explores his reputation
for radical unpredictability and celebrated single mindedness, adding yet another
(01:24):
chapter to his ever shifting public legend, with friends and
colleagues weighing in on his endless ability to reinvent and
surprise on the music front. Both archival and tribute activity
is peaking. Reprise Records is set to release Meal Young
Official Release Series Volume six box sets on October twenty fourth,
(01:44):
twenty twenty five, enshrining more of his vast discography in
deluxe editions. The fourth annual Harvest Tribute at the Parkway
on October sixth just took place, and New Zealand's Come
Together concert series is set to stage a full perform
of Young's Seminole Live Rust album, a testament to enduring
(02:04):
global demand for his work. In the Gossip and Legacy column,
Neil declared in a Time magazine interview that he'd choose
Bob Dylan if he could be anyone else, lavishing praise
on Dylan's songwriting and authenticity, calling him the master. This
revived long standing tales of creative rivalry and genuine friendship
(02:26):
between the two icons. As also explored in a recent
Parade article, that theme is echoing across social media fan communities,
spurred by ongoing reflections on their intertwined careers and mutual respect. Finally,
on the live circuit, his endemic Rockin' in the Free
world was covered to rousing effect by widespread panic at
(02:47):
the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis just days ago, underlining
his towering presence in the rock cannon. No major scandals
or business shakeups have surfaced, and for now Young is
laser focused on his political mission global tour, and it
seems enjoying the view from his perch near the very
top of rock and Rolls living legends. Speculation about surprise
(03:10):
setlists or guest collaborators for the upcoming Ukraine show is
mounting but remains unconfirmed. And that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Neil Young. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet please production. For more check out Quiet
Please dot AI or search the term biosnap wherever you
(03:32):
listen
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