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The unexpected way Jeff Lynne landed his first producing job: “That’s how I became a producer”
Jeff Lynne’s first official producing job came after he taught himself recording techniques at home rather than through formal studio training. The ELO founder said that experimenting with a Bang & Olufsen tape recorder gave him the confidence to offer to produce the Idle Race’s second album, beginning a career that later included work with…
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The Prodigy 2.0?
This YouTube Short poses a bold question with its title, “The Prodigy 2.0?”, suggesting a clip that draws a direct comparison between its subject and the iconic British electronic act The Prodigy, known for their high-energy, breakbeat-driven sound and explosive live performances. As a Shorts upload, the video is likely a brief, punchy snippet rather…
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The 1985 album Keith Richards wished never happened: “Not very inspired”
Keith Richards has long been open about his frustrations with The Rolling Stones’ musical direction, and one particular sore point was Mick Jagger’s 1985 solo debut, She’s the Boss. Richards reportedly saw the record as a betrayal of sorts, feeling it lacked inspiration and that Jagger’s energy would have been better spent on Stones material…
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DERRICK GREEN Would Love His Post-SEPULTURA Band To Be ‘As Heavy, But At The Same Time A Lot More Melodic’
Sepultura frontman Derrick Green has spoken again about his plans for a new band once the group’s ongoing farewell tour concludes, telling Overdrive.ie that he wants the project to be heavy but more melodic than his current work. He said he is already assembling collaborators and shaping a sound built around a mix of singing…
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New Radicals Release First New Song in 28 Years for ‘One Night Only’ Rom-Com
New Radicals, best known for their 1998 hit “You Get What You Give”, have released their first new original song in nearly 28 years. The track, “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)”, features on the soundtrack of the upcoming romantic comedy One Night Only, marking a significant return for the band led by Gregg…
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The “thankless” 2003 role Brian Cox refused to play: “It would have been a money-spinner”
“So overblown, so overrated…” The post The “thankless” 2003 role Brian Cox refused to play: “It would have been a money-spinner” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations
Warner Bros. Discovery is racing to secure a sequel to “Barbie” before its film rights revert to Mattel in December, with negotiations to bring back director Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling still stalled. The stand-off matters because it could see one of the most commercially successful films of recent years slip…
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London festival forced into “abrupt closure” after “stampede”
Longitude Festival organisers apologised after chaotic entry arrangements reportedly led to a crowd surge that injured some attendees and left others distressed. The incident matters because it highlighted safety and crowd-management concerns at a major live-music event, despite organisers saying affected ticket-holders were ultimately able to enter. Festival Republic chief Melvin Benn said unexpectedly high…
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TARJA TURUNEN Reflects On Her Exit From NIGHTWISH: ‘I Probably Should Have Put Them Through Hell’
Tarja Turunen, the former Nightwish vocalist, has spoken candidly about her acrimonious 2005 departure from the band, telling Metal Hammer magazine she regrets not pursuing legal action against her former bandmates. She said contracts and her contractual rights would have put the group “in deep shit for a long time” had she chosen to enforce…
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The 1976 song Freddie Mercury never enjoyed playing live: “A killer to do”
Queen’s 1976 song ‘Somebody to Love’ was one Freddie Mercury found especially difficult to perform live, despite its status as one of the band’s best-known recordings. He described it as “a killer to do” because its densely layered, gospel-influenced vocal arrangement could not be fully reproduced on stage, highlighting the gap between Queen’s ambitious studio…