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Paul Anka slams modern singers, says Frank Sinatra would have ‘thrown a chair’
Paul Anka has criticised modern singers’ reliance on autotune, arguing that artists such as Frank Sinatra would have rejected the technology outright. Speaking on Billy Corgan’s podcast, Anka contrasted contemporary production methods with what he sees as the more natural vocal standards of earlier performers. He described Sinatra and Elvis Presley as his two “towers”…
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The 1973 song Rick Rubin has never got tired of: “It defies classification”
Rick Rubin has singled out Led Zeppelin’s 1973 track ‘The Rain Song’ as a song he never tires of, saying it “defies classification”. The article presents the choice as reflecting Rubin’s long-standing admiration for music that moves between styles and emotional registers, an approach that also shaped his wide-ranging production career. ‘The Rain Song’ appears…
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The one singer Linda Ronstadt called “difficult” to work with: “Weren’t matched”
Linda Ronstadt once described working with folk singer Emmylou Harris as difficult, saying their voices and personalities were not always well matched. The comment highlights the creative tensions that can arise even between respected collaborators, although the pair remained closely associated through their work in country and folk music. Ronstadt and Harris collaborated on the…
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The 1978 album that David Gilmour is “still influenced by”
David Gilmour has said he remains influenced by Dire Straits’ 1978 self-titled debut album, particularly by Mark Knopfler’s guitar playing. The article presents the remark as significant because it comes from a guitarist widely regarded as an influential player in his own right. The album includes ‘Sultans of Swing’ and ‘Water of Love’, and initially…
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Avenged Sevenfold surprise release futuristic electronic-tinged new EP ‘Statica’
Avenged Sevenfold have unexpectedly released a four-track EP, ‘Statica’, marking their most substantial new music since 2023’s ‘Life Is But A Dream…’. The release continues the California band’s shift towards experimental, futuristic sounds, combining robotic vocals, science-fiction synths and electronic dance rhythms rather than their earlier, more conventional heavy metal style. The EP contains ‘Lights’,…
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25 Years of ‘Bleed American’ and ‘The Middle’: Jimmy Eat World Look Back
Jimmy Eat World are marking the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough 2001 album ‘Bleed American’ with performances of the record in full, including dates on the revived Warped Tour. Frontman Jim Adkins reflects on how the album transformed the band after Capitol Records dropped them, with ‘The Middle’ becoming a defining and enduring hit. Adkins…
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44 Years Ago Today, One Movie Anthem Roared to No. 1 and Became One of the Greatest Rock Songs Ever Recorded
Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” reached number one on the US singles chart in 1982 after being written for Rocky III. The song became closely associated with perseverance and sporting achievement, outgrowing its film role to become a lasting pop-culture anthem. Sylvester Stallone initially wanted Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”, but Queen declined permission,…
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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Metal Hammer selects 12 newly released metal songs for its weekly listening guide, spanning established acts and emerging artists. – The playlist includes new music from Amon Amarth, Hatebreed and Halestorm. – It also highlights newer or rising acts including Black Spikes, Kim Dracula and Imminence. – In the previous week’s reader vote, Red Method’s…
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Michael Stipe Previews Solo Album with New Song “Hum Desiderata”
Michael Stipe has released “Hum Desiderata”, a new work previewing material from his forthcoming debut solo album. The piece combines an instrumental version of the unreleased song “Hum” with a spoken-word reading of Max Ehrmann’s poem “Desiderata”, offering fans an early indication of the album’s experimental direction. The track is available exclusively through the online…
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Inpatient (Ren x Chris Webby) – Asylum [Official Audio]
The supplied material is a YouTube page for the official audio release of “Asylum”, credited to Inpatient, Ren and Chris Webby. It does not contain reporting, lyrics, release notes or other substantive editorial information, so there is no news event to summarise. The page identifies the video title and links it to YouTube, alongside standard…