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Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
This week’s uplifting Latin music news includes a major Colombian earthquake-relief concert, a streaming milestone for Maná and a free hometown show for Elvis Crespo. – Colombia: Voces por la Vida will take place in Bogotá on 23 August to raise rebuilding funds after recent earthquakes, with Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, Greeicy, Eladio Carrión and many…
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Which artist spent a whopping 30 weeks in the UK top 10 in 1971?
T Rex spent a remarkable 30 weeks in the UK top ten during 1971, a year widely regarded as one of the finest in popular music history. The band’s chart dominance came as glam rock reached its peak, with frontman Marc Bolan’s group embodying the flamboyant new movement while other landmark albums by artists such…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1960s That Will Actually Make You Smarter
The article highlights three 1960s rock songs it argues offer useful life lessons, rather than literally increasing intelligence. It presents the tracks as reflections on accepting disappointment, recognising loneliness and questioning conventional expectations. – ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones (1969) is framed as a lesson in accepting that desires…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker’s console modes top out at 40fps, with no 60fps option at launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S without a 60fps performance mode, according to newly released console gameplay. Its highest available option will target 40fps, a decision that has prompted criticism from some players and may affect expectations for the forthcoming action RPG. Both consoles will offer a Quality…
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4 Outstanding 1986 Debut Albums That Put Jaw-Dropping Songwriting Front and Center
Four debut albums released in 1986 are highlighted for prioritising strong songwriting despite the rapidly changing musical fashions of the 1980s. – Crowded House’s self-titled debut initially struggled, but “Don’t Dream It’s Over” became a major hit a year later and drew attention to Neil Finn’s melodic, emotionally sharp writing. – Bruce Hornsby & The…
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The 1977 song Billy Joel knew nobody understood: “Misinterpreted”
Billy Joel has spoken about how his 1977 ballad “She’s Always A Woman”, from the album *The Stranger*, was widely misread as sexist or degrading towards women, despite being written as a tender tribute. He explained that the song was actually intended to highlight a double standard: an assertive woman is labelled a “bitch” while…
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Bruno Mars Is the Greatest Showman Alive on The Romantic Tour
Bruno Mars opened The Romantic Tour with a sold-out show at MetLife Stadium, delivering a nearly two-hour performance centred on love and drawing heavily on Black and Latin musical traditions. The review argues that his constant use of choreography, pyrotechnics, costumes and genre shifts confirms his status as one of his generation’s leading live entertainers.…
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What Beatles songs were not recorded at EMI Studios?
The Beatles recorded the vast majority of their catalogue at EMI Studios (later Abbey Road Studios) in London, with roughly 90% of their material captured there, mostly in Studio Two under producer George Martin. However, a small number of tracks were made elsewhere due to scheduling clashes, studio unavailability or the need for equipment EMI…
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4 Songs From 1987 Every 80s Kid Heard While Riding the Bus to School Each Morning
The article nostalgically identifies four songs from 1987 that it says were familiar to many children listening to radio or cassette tapes on school buses. It frames the selection around the era’s pop culture and commercial success, rather than making a broader historical argument. – ‘I Want Your Sex’ by George Michael: despite its adult…
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The 1990s band Geddy Lee knew would be around forever: “It’s a very emotional piece of music”
Rush bassist Geddy Lee has praised Soundgarden as a band he believes will be remembered as timeless, crediting frontman Chris Cornell’s vocal range and emotional depth as central to their lasting appeal. The comments came within a wider discussion of how Rush, as a prog-rock trio, strive to combine technical musicianship with genuine emotional impact,…