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Blur’s Graham Coxon Remembers William Orbit: ‘This Genius Tinged With Madness’
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, who died last week at the age of 69, recalling him as a “genius tinged with madness” who transformed the band’s sound on their 1999 album “13”. Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna on “Ray of Light”, first worked with Blur on…
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Framework to Debut in Miami During Art Basel: ‘More Requests to Bring What We Do to Different Markets’
Framework, the Southern California-based independent dance music event producer, is set to make its Miami debut on 4 December during Art Basel week, partnering with local promoter unKommon events for a show headlined by Dutch electronic duo ANOTR. The move reflects a wider expansion strategy for the company, which founder Kobi Danan says stems from…
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Lonely man who almost jumped to his death from bridge shares heartwarming transformation in his fortunes after being saved by hero cop
A man named Gary Butler, who was talked down from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, has shared how his life has transformed for the better after the intervention by a police officer. The officer, identified as Mike Hotz, is credited with saving Butler’s life during a moment of crisis brought on by loneliness, and…
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Trump revives Iran sanctions, Turkey grants PKK amnesty as UK confidence hits two-year high
On 11 August, President Donald Trump said the United States would increase economic pressure on Iran, presenting sanctions as a means of forcing Tehran to curb its nuclear programme and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to energy shipping. The administration had been running what it calls Operation Economic Fury since April, with the possibility…
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Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With eclipse glasses in short supply ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse over the UK, experts are advising several safe household alternatives to viewing the Sun directly. The Royal Astronomical Society warns against improvising with sunglasses or dark goggles, which do not block enough UV light and can cause serious eye damage, and instead recommends…
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Gersh Inks Actor Josh Stewart Following Work On Ang Lee’s ‘Gold Mountain’
Actor Josh Stewart has signed with talent agency Gersh for representation across all areas, the move coming shortly after he wrapped work on Ang Lee’s forthcoming film Gold Mountain. The signing reflects growing industry interest in Stewart, who is currently appearing in two high-profile summer projects and has a long-standing history of collaboration with director…
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Intel upsizes stock sale to $20B with spending plans still fuzzy
Intel has upsized a public share offering from an initially announced $15 billion to $20 billion, though executives have given only vague explanations of how the proceeds will be used. The move matters because it comes as the struggling chip giant tries to fund its costly push to turn Intel Foundry into a viable contract…
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‘Top Of The World’ Trailer: Documentary From Julie Cohen & Betsy West Explores Stunning Restaurant Atop World Trade Center
CNN Films, TIME Studios and Tribeca Studios have released the trailer for “Top of the World,” a documentary short about Windows on the World, the renowned restaurant that once occupied the 107th floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West, the film arrives ahead of the…
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3 Southern Rock Songs That Celebrate Home Without Sounding Corny
This piece from American Songwriter highlights three Southern rock tracks that evoke a strong sense of place and regional pride without tipping into cliché. The article argues that vivid, specific imagery, rather than sentimentality, is what makes these songs resonate with listeners from the American South and beyond. The selections are Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Mississippi Kid,”…
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DJ Shadow announces 30th anniversary reissue and tour of the classic ‘Endtroducing’
DJ Shadow is marking the 30th anniversary of his landmark debut album ‘Endtroducing’ with a special reissue and an accompanying international tour. The 1996 record, credited as the first sample-only album, was pivotal in shaping instrumental hip-hop and electronica, influencing acts such as Radiohead and Deftones, and remains a touchstone for the genre three decades…