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‘With Your Love’: the 1976 song that proved Jefferson Starship were not the same as their predecessors
‘With Your Love’, released by Jefferson Starship in 1976, is presented as the song that confirmed the group had moved decisively beyond the psychedelic rock identity of Jefferson Airplane. Its polished, romantic soft-rock sound made clear that the successor band was pursuing a more accessible, radio-friendly direction, helping to distinguish its own musical identity. The…
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Scientists find building blocks of birdsong’s ‘spectacular diversity’
Scientists in France have found that the vast variety of birdsong can be described using eight basic sound types, offering a simpler framework for studying how birds communicate. The research matters because it links song structure to the environments in which birds evolved and may help scientists assess how human-made noise affects wildlife. Using AI…
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3 New Wave One-Hit Wonders From 1983 That MTV Couldn’t Stop Playing
The article highlights three new wave hits that became closely associated with MTV’s early years and helped define 1980s music-video culture. – “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls: a 1982 synth-pop hit whose video was heavily shown on MTV; it was the band’s only US Billboard Hot 100 top-20 single. -…
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Cycles In The Infinite Dream
REZN’s sixth album, “Cycles In The Infinite Dream”, receives an 8.5/10 review for pushing stoner rock and doom metal beyond familiar riff-based conventions. The review argues that the Chicago band combine heavy, fuzzy guitar work with space rock, shoegaze, post-rock and psychedelic elements, creating music that is both forceful and atmospheric. Across its nine tracks,…
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Trey Songz Gets Zero Jail Time After Arrest for Allegedly Punching Nightclub Employee
R&B singer Trey Songz has received no jail sentence after an arrest linked to allegations that he punched a New York nightclub employee. He was given a one-year conditional discharge for second-degree harassment, meaning he will avoid incarceration and probation if he complies with the court’s terms for 365 days. The case arose from an…
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Daijo taps heritage and hypnosis on ‘Sacred Dance’
Canadian melodic techno producer Daijo has released “Sacred Dance”, a new single combining driving club energy with a more reflective, headphone-friendly sound. The release further develops the Vancouver-based artist’s musical direction, blending melodic techno with the warmth and rhythm of house music. The track begins with a hypnotic bass-led groove before expanding into layered synths…
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Nivea Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis: ‘Very Grateful for Life’
R&B singer Nivea has said she was diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year and is receiving treatment. She said her treatment has been going well so far and that the diagnosis has strengthened her gratitude for life and changed her perspective. The 44-year-old, Grammy-nominated mother of four shared the update during an interview while driving…
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PRS For Music Names Ben McOwen Wilson as Incoming CEO
PRS for Music has appointed Ben McOwen Wilson as its incoming chief executive, succeeding Andrea Czapary Martin after her seven-year tenure. He will take up the post on 12 October, bringing experience from Google, YouTube and UK creative-industry bodies as the collection society navigates AI, gaming and changing digital music consumption. McOwen Wilson was selected…
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Bernie Taupin Wrote This Iconic 1971 Elton John Song About Multiple Women
Bernie Taupin has said Elton John’s 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer” was not written about one specific woman, despite his former wife Maxine Feibelmann believing she was its subject. The song instead drew on Taupin’s impressions of several women he met after arriving in California, adding context to one of Elton John’s most recognisable and frequently…