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‘The Way You Look Tonight’, written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, marks 90 years since its copyright and remains one of the most enduring songs of the 1930s. First performed by Fred Astaire in the 1936 film Swing Time, it became a standard across film, jazz and…
Kelsea Ballerini has joined singer-songwriter Patrick Droney on ‘Math of Us’, a reflective duet from Droney’s newly released album Made You Look. Accompanied by a video filmed in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the collaboration explores fear, presence and the desire to hold on to meaningful relationships. Ballerini said she…
Victoria Song describes the extensive health and fitness data she tracks each day as a wearables reviewer, stressing that her routine is designed to test products and their claims rather than to provide a model for ordinary users. She argues that the pursuit of a highly quantified lifestyle…
Country singer Braxton Keith is preparing to launch his first headlining Real Damn Deal Tour after supporting artists including Luke Bryan and Cody Johnson. He says observing their stagecraft, lighting, song transitions and on-stage presence has helped him develop as a live performer, as he moves from opening…
Pitchfork recommends a selection of newly released albums spanning pop, indie rock, Afrobeats and hip-hop. - Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film is described as a garage-rock-leaning, vulnerable follow-up to BRAT. - The Strokes’ Reality Awaits is their seventh studio album and first full-length release in six years. -…
NONPOINT has released two versions of its new single, “Red Yeti”, ahead of its eleventh studio album, “The Last Word”, which is due on 18 September through the band’s independent label. One version features the band alone, while the other includes Skye Sweetnam of SUMO CYCO; the release…
Boston has officially designated 24 July 2026 as Passion Pit Day, marking 20 years since Michael Angelakos began the indie electronic pop project while associated with Emerson College. The recognition coincides with the band’s anniversary Pretty Penny Tour and a concert at Boston’s House of Blues, highlighting the…
▶Robert Plant reportedly described Led Zeppelin’s 1973 song ‘The Rain Song’ as “prog rock gone mad”, reflecting its elaborate structure and orchestral ambition. The track matters because it shows the band moving beyond straightforward hard rock into more expansive, atmospheric songwriting during a peak period of its career.…
Lancey Foux has released ‘ROCKSTAR RIDER’, the lead single from his forthcoming album ‘THE TIME OF OUR LIVES’. The track begins a new phase for the UK rapper, whose electronic-leaning production and distinctive delivery have made him an influential figure in the underground scene. The album is due…
Move Concerts chief executive Phil Rodriguez says Latin America has become a major force in global touring, after decades on its margins, and remains confident about the sector’s prospects. He argues that live music and sport retain a rare ability to create shared, tribal experiences, while his company…