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White House accuses Noah Kahan of having “TDS” for criticising Donald Trump social media post
The White House has criticised singer-songwriter Noah Kahan after he objected to Donald Trump’s social-media account using his song ‘Stick Season’ in a video promoting immigration enforcement. Kahan said he had not authorised the use and condemned what he described as efforts to spread fear and division, while the White House dismissed his response as…
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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon
Razer’s Huntsman V3 HE is the company’s first Hall Effect keyboard, marking a shift from its longstanding focus on optical switches in response to demand for magnetic-switch technology. It takes a deliberately straightforward approach, prioritising Hall Effect switches, high polling rates and extensive software customisation over experimental features, but its uneven typing feel and occasional…
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Netflix Sets Fall Release for Cannes Breakout ‘Gentle Monster’ Starring Léa Seydoux (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix will release Marie Kreutzer’s Cannes drama “Gentle Monster”, starring Léa Seydoux, in selected cinemas on 30 October before streaming it from 30 November. The acquisition and release schedule position the film as a significant awards-season title following its positive reception at Cannes. Seydoux plays Lucy, a concert pianist whose attempt to help her burnt-out…
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‘School’s Out’: the classic rock song that dominated the summer of 1972
Alice Cooper’s ‘School’s Out’ is presented as the defining rock hit of summer 1972, turning the anticipation of the final moments of the school term into a widely recognisable anthem. Its success mattered because it brought the band’s theatrical, rebellious shock-rock style into the British mainstream and helped make Cooper a major international figure. Released…
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“They barged in with sexy photo shoots, Las Vegas residencies and Bond themes. She said ‘no.’ The brain, not the body, was her real quality”: The family business that kept Kate Bush in the charts but out of sight
The article examines how Kate Bush became a major chart presence while preserving an unusual degree of privacy and creative control. It argues that, unlike many female pop artists marketed primarily through image and publicity, Bush and her family prioritised her intelligence, songwriting and artistic ambitions, helping establish her as both a pop and progressive-music…
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How Two Songwriters and Two Artists Turned “Almost Paradise” Into 80s Ballad Heaven
“Almost Paradise”, the romantic duet by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson, became a defining 1980s ballad after featuring in the 1984 film Footloose. The song’s success reflected both the film’s popularity and the era’s appetite for dramatic, emotionally direct duets, while also helping demonstrate Wilson’s suitability for the power-ballad style that later revived Heart’s commercial…
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SAY Award Winners redolent Return With New Single ‘ok wow’
Edinburgh band redolent have released ‘ok wow’, their first new music since their SAY Award-winning debut album ‘dinny greet’. The single marks the group’s return following a period focused on live shows and continues their blend of indie rock, pop melodies and electronic elements. The track is built around a haunting piano loop and tender…
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Gabe Simon Talks Working With the “Prolific” Noah Kahan, Reveals His Secret to Successful Songwriting (Exclusive)
Producer and songwriter Gabe Simon has described his collaborative approach with major artists, including Noah Kahan, in an interview on American Songwriter’s Off the Record podcast. He said his process centres on curiosity, close listening and helping artists express their own voice, an approach he believes is particularly important for performers accustomed to public attention.…
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IFPI introduces AI rules for international music charts
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has adopted new principles for identifying and assessing generative AI music on international charts. The policy supports clearer labelling of AI use while seeking to ensure charts continue to recognise primarily human-created work and exclude music that may exploit artists or manipulate streaming. To qualify, AI-assisted tracks must…
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Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist revealed
The 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist has named 12 British and Irish albums competing for the annual award, which recognises artistic achievement across contemporary music. The selection combines major pop and rock figures with newer artists and a charity compilation. – Dave — *The Boy Who Played the Harp* – Dove Ellis — *Blizzard* – Florence…