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The 1976 song Phil Collins thought was beyond his capabilities: “It’s like another person playing”

• Collins marvelled at his drumming on Brand X’s ‘Nuclear Burn’.
• The 1976 track offered freedom from Genesis’s structure.
• Mahavishnu Orchestra influenced Brand X’s sound.

Phil Collins said he was surprised by his own drumming on Brand X’s 1976 instrumental ‘Nuclear Burn’, describing it as though “another person” were playing. The article presents the track as an outlet for improvisation that contrasted with the more structured approach of Genesis, where Collins was then…

John Cusack outlines major career move in rare interview: “I didn’t want to negotiate telling a story”

• Cusack is turning to graphic novels and animation.
• He wants greater creative control over storytelling.
• Momo was created with artist Ignacio Noé.

John Cusack has said he is moving towards graphic novels and animation because he no longer wants the creative compromises involved in Hollywood filmmaking. In a rare interview ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, he described the shift as a way to tell stories with greater independence and control.…

Remember When Cheap Trick Hit It off With John Lennon… And Then Got Left on the Cutting Room Floor in 1980?

• Lennon recorded “I’m Losing You” with two Cheap Trick members.
• The unreleased version aimed for a harsher rock sound.
• The sessions reportedly shaped the final album recording.

In 1980, John Lennon briefly recorded a tougher version of “I’m Losing You” with Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Bun E. Carlos, after seeking a different feel for the Double Fantasy track. The collaboration mattered because it offered a more abrasive alternative to the album’s usual…

The 1963 Beatles song John Lennon was “bitterly ashamed of”

• Lennon disliked his ‘Twist and Shout’ vocal.
• It was recorded after a 12-hour session.
• The released version came from the first take.

The article says John Lennon later felt “bitterly ashamed” of his vocal on The Beatles’ 1963 recording of ‘Twist and Shout’, believing he could have sung it better. The performance nevertheless became one of the group’s most recognisable recordings, illustrating the demanding conditions behind their early studio work.…

Watch Charli XCX’s full ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album film

• Charli XCX released a full film for her new album.
• It combines 11 track visuals with behind-the-scenes material.
• David Cronenberg features on the closing song.

Charli XCX has released a self-directed, black-and-white film to accompany her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’. The project presents visuals for all 11 tracks alongside studio footage, fashion shoots and Charli’s own explanations of the record’s ideas, offering a fuller account of how the album was made. The…

Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden concert due to sinus infection

• Sinus infection forces Jon Bon Jovi to end MSG concert early.
• Fans were asked to retain ticket stubs.
• The tour follows his 2022 vocal cord surgery.

Jon Bon Jovi ended a Madison Square Garden concert after about 90 minutes because of a sinus infection, cutting short the eighth show of Bon Jovi’s nine-night New York residency. He told fans to keep their ticket stubs while the band works out how to reschedule or otherwise…

Bowery Ballroom release statement as Yo La Tengo benefit ticket sales backfire

• Scalper activity angered fans seeking Yo La Tengo benefit tickets.
• Bowery Ballroom apologised and promised ticket redistribution.
• Eight charity shows run from 4 to 11 December.

Bowery Ballroom has apologised after tickets for Yo La Tengo’s annual Hanukkah benefit concerts sold out rapidly and appeared on resale sites at inflated prices. The backlash matters because the shows are charity fundraisers, leaving fans concerned that ticket touts may profit from an event intended to support…

The three musicians Sting knew he could never out-sing: “You can’t”

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The Beach Boys reschedule summer tour dates so that Mike Love can “recharge”

• The Beach Boys postponed summer dates for Mike Love to rest.
• Love is 85 and the touring band’s sole classic-era member.
• The tour is scheduled to resume on 24 September.

The Beach Boys have postponed their remaining summer tour dates to give Mike Love time to rest and “recharge”. The decision matters because Love, 85, is the only classic-era member still touring with the group, and concerns have been raised about his health after an extensive run of…

50 Cent reveals Eminem and 2Pac collaboration for ‘Street Fighter’ soundtrack

• 50 Cent says he, Eminem and Tupac feature on a Street Fighter theme.
• Tupac’s estate provided and approved the vocals.
• The film is scheduled for release on 16 October.

50 Cent has said he, Eminem and the late Tupac Shakur have recorded a track for the forthcoming live-action Street Fighter film. He said Tupac’s estate supplied the vocals and approved the finished song, stressing that artificial intelligence was not used; the collaboration would be a notable posthumous…