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Watch Jack White bring out The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson to cover Free’s ‘I’m A Mover’
Jack White invited The Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson on stage during his Chicago show to perform Free’s 1969 song ‘I’m A Mover’. The surprise collaboration gave Robinson the lead vocal role while White concentrated on guitar, adding a notable guest moment to White’s current North American tour supporting his new album, ‘Frozen Charlotte’. The…
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3 Heavy One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Sound More Like Poetry
Three 1990s one-hit wonders are highlighted for pairing mainstream success with sombre, poetic themes. – “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve (1997) is presented as a sweeping reflection on pain, despair and the search for release. – “The Freshmen” by The Verve Pipe (1996) explores regret and guilt surrounding a troubled relationship. – “What It’s…
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The singer Paul Weller said was in a league of their own: “The greatest”
Paul Weller named Marvin Gaye the greatest singer of all time, praising the American soul artist’s vocal range and control. The article presents Gaye’s music, especially the 1971 album What’s Going On, as a major influence on Weller’s move beyond The Jam’s punk and mod foundations towards the soul-influenced sound of The Style Council. Weller…
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The 1976 song Phil Collins thought was beyond his capabilities: “It’s like another person playing”
Phil Collins said he was surprised by his own drumming on Brand X’s 1976 instrumental ‘Nuclear Burn’, describing it as though “another person” were playing. The article presents the track as an outlet for improvisation that contrasted with the more structured approach of Genesis, where Collins was then a key member. Brand X gave Collins…
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John Cusack outlines major career move in rare interview: “I didn’t want to negotiate telling a story”
John Cusack has said he is moving towards graphic novels and animation because he no longer wants the creative compromises involved in Hollywood filmmaking. In a rare interview ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, he described the shift as a way to tell stories with greater independence and control. Cusack is promoting his upcoming graphic novel,…
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Remember When Cheap Trick Hit It off With John Lennon… And Then Got Left on the Cutting Room Floor in 1980?
In 1980, John Lennon briefly recorded a tougher version of “I’m Losing You” with Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Bun E. Carlos, after seeking a different feel for the Double Fantasy track. The collaboration mattered because it offered a more abrasive alternative to the album’s usual session-band sound and showed Lennon considering further…
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The 1963 Beatles song John Lennon was “bitterly ashamed of”
The article says John Lennon later felt “bitterly ashamed” of his vocal on The Beatles’ 1963 recording of ‘Twist and Shout’, believing he could have sung it better. The performance nevertheless became one of the group’s most recognisable recordings, illustrating the demanding conditions behind their early studio work. The song was recorded at the end…
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Watch Charli XCX’s full ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ album film
Charli XCX has released a self-directed, black-and-white film to accompany her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’. The project presents visuals for all 11 tracks alongside studio footage, fashion shoots and Charli’s own explanations of the record’s ideas, offering a fuller account of how the album was made. The film was released on 24 July alongside…
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Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden concert due to sinus infection
Jon Bon Jovi ended a Madison Square Garden concert after about 90 minutes because of a sinus infection, cutting short the eighth show of Bon Jovi’s nine-night New York residency. He told fans to keep their ticket stubs while the band works out how to reschedule or otherwise address the disruption, underlining the health challenges…
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Bowery Ballroom release statement as Yo La Tengo benefit ticket sales backfire
Bowery Ballroom has apologised after tickets for Yo La Tengo’s annual Hanukkah benefit concerts sold out rapidly and appeared on resale sites at inflated prices. The backlash matters because the shows are charity fundraisers, leaving fans concerned that ticket touts may profit from an event intended to support good causes. The band will play eight…