-
How Photograph transformed Def Leppard into global pop-metal megastars: “I was this geeky twat who liked music and wasn’t living in the real world. All I ever wanted was to be a star.”
Def Leppard’s 1983 single “Photograph” marked a pivotal reinvention for the band, transforming their sound from the gritty AC/DC-influenced style of their previous album “High ‘n’ Dry” into the polished, radio-friendly pop-metal that came to define “Pyromania”. Produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange at Park Gate Studios in Battle, East Sussex, the track was engineered…
-
The 1975 song that made Michael Stipe a performer: “I never looked back”
Michael Stipe has described the exact moment he decided to become a musician, crediting Patti Smith’s 1975 song ‘Birdland’ with setting him on the path that would lead to REM. The R.E.M. frontman discovered Smith not through the usual rock idols of his youth, such as David Bowie or Eric Clapton, but through a chance…
-
24/7 bbno$ bangers!!
bbno$ (pronounced “baby money”) is the Canadian rapper known for breezy, meme-friendly hip-hop hits packed with hooky ad-libs and playful bravado. He’s built a huge online following through viral singles and a DIY, internet-native approach to releasing music. This upload is a continuous compilation titled “24/7 bbno$ bangers!!”, stringing together a run of his most…
-
Your Shot Returns To The US For 2026, Expanding To Denver And Miami
Your Shot, the beginner-friendly DJ academy and competition, is returning to the US for a second season in 2026, expanding from its original two cities to four by adding Denver and Miami alongside returning stops in Los Angeles and New York. The programme, founded in Australia in 2010, takes complete newcomers through a structured course…
-
Michael Bublé’s Relationship “Predicament” Inspired This Early Hit in 2009
Michael Bublé’s 2009 single “Haven’t Met You Yet” was inspired by his early, seemingly implausible connection with actress Luisana Lopilato, whom he later married in 2011. The song, from his album Crazy Love, became his first Top 25 hit in the United States, marking a breakthrough moment in a career that already included moderate successes…
-
Joe Jonas Says Disappointing Solo Album Sales Led Him to Seek Therapy for the First Time
Joe Jonas has revealed that disappointing sales for his 2011 solo debut album, Fastlife, were the catalyst that first led him to start therapy. Speaking on the “Hey Jonas!” podcast alongside brothers Kevin and Nick, he explained that the album’s lukewarm reception, following years of guaranteed success with the Jonas Brothers, triggered a personal crisis…
-
3 Folk Singer-Songwriters From the 70s You Can Probably Recognize (Even if You Can’t Name Them)
This piece highlights three folk singer-songwriters from the 1970s whose songs are far better known than their names, noting that hits can sometimes overshadow the artists who created them. The article profiles Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf), Jim Croce and Don McLean, tracing how each built a lasting musical legacy despite varying levels of…
-
These 3 Songs Were Everywhere in 1966—So Why Did We Stop Listening to Them?
American Songwriter has revived three songs that dominated the charts in 1966 but have since largely disappeared from radio play and public conversation, arguing they deserve renewed attention. The feature highlights how commercial success at the time doesn’t guarantee lasting cultural memory, with each track having achieved significant chart positions before fading from rotation, even…
-
Ed Sheeran bids to convert barns at £1.1million 17th century farm into ‘music archive’
Ed Sheeran has submitted a planning application to convert barns at a 17th century farm, valued at £1.1million, into what has been described as a music archive. The move is part of the singer’s ongoing efforts to expand and repurpose historic rural property he owns for use in his music career. Details of the specific…
-
‘Dine N Dash’: the song that proves there’s still life in The Strokes yet
A Far Out Magazine opinion piece argues that The Strokes’ new album “Reality Awaits” has divided fans and critics who question whether the New York band, now approaching their 50s and 25 years on from their debut “Is This It?”, still have anything vital to offer. The writer contends that the track “Dine N Dash”…