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The 1973 song Billy Joel called “one of the coolest”
Billy Joel described Steely Dan’s 1973 song ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ as “one of the coolest records ever made”, praising its blend of sophisticated songwriting, sharp musicianship and distinctive production. The article argues that the track’s lasting appeal lies in how it made complex musical ideas sound effortless and accessible. Released on Steely Dan’s debut…
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Charli xcx embraces distorted guitars on post-Brat album
Charli xcx’s new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, marks a sharp stylistic move away from the pop and club-oriented sound of her ‘Brat’ era. Variety’s review portrays it as a concise, guitar-led post-‘Brat’ statement, reflecting the artist’s willingness to shift direction rapidly despite an already crowded run of projects in 2026. The 11-track album lasts just…
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‘The Rings of Power’s Most Highly-Anticipated Character Reveal Officially Changes Season 3
Jamie Campbell Bower has been cast as Celeborn, Galadriel’s long-lost husband, in the third series of Amazon Prime Video’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*. The announcement, made alongside a first look at Daniel Weyman’s Gandalf in *Empire* magazine, signals that the show will finally introduce a major Tolkien character whose absence…
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Born in Space City 30 Years Ago Today, the History-Making Winner of ‘The Voice’ Who Notched Multiple Country Hits
Danielle Bradberry, born in Houston on 23 July 1996, is marking her 30th birthday. The article recounts how she became the youngest winner of The Voice at 16 in 2013, helping coach Blake Shelton secure a third consecutive victory, before building a country music career. After winning, Bradberry signed with Big Machine Label Group and…
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Finn Wolfhard’s favourite Beatles song: “It’s kind of nuts”
Actor Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things, has named a 1965 Beatles song as his all-time favourite, describing the choice as “kind of nuts.” The comment appears in a feature from Far Out Magazine highlighting which track the young star rates above all others in the band’s catalogue. The scraped article text…
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3 Rock Songs That Saved Their Best Lyric for the Final Line
American Songwriter highlights three rock songs whose closing lyrics are presented as the defining moment of each track. The selections span The Doors, The Who and The Beatles, with the article arguing that their final lines sharpen each song’s emotional or thematic impact. It cites The Doors’ “The End” for its bleak closing refrain after…
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Gracie Abrams Calls Ariana Grande an ‘Unmatched Voice & Presence,’ Praises Her ‘Intimate’ Connection With Fans
Gracie Abrams has praised Ariana Grande as an “unmatched” performer, highlighting both Grande’s vocal ability and her enduringly close relationship with fans. Speaking to BBC Radio 1, Abrams said she admired Grande’s attention to detail and commitment to delivering the best possible shows despite her global fame. Abrams previously covered Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends…
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3 Songwriters Who Treated Silence Like an Instrument
The article highlights three songwriters whom it argues use restraint, quiet delivery and pauses as important musical elements. – Leonard Cohen is presented as a hushed, confessional performer, with “Hallelujah” described as having the character of a prayer. – Paul Simon is linked to silence through “The Sounds of Silence”, with the article praising his…
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Sutton Foster’s Next Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat Includes Excursion to Hugh Jackman Concert
Sutton Foster will host a four-day Canyon Ranch wellness retreat in Lenox, Massachusetts, in August, combining movement, mindfulness and creative activities. Its most notable feature is an organised trip to see her partner, Hugh Jackman, perform with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood, underscoring the event’s celebrity-led appeal. The retreat, titled “Leading Women: A Sutton Foster…
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3 Vulnerable Joni Mitchell Songs From the 1970s That Still Stop Us in Our Tracks
Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album Blue is highlighted through three songs that exemplify her unusually candid songwriting, which helped reshape expectations of singer-songwriters in the 1970s. – “Little Green”: a deeply personal song about Mitchell placing her daughter for adoption while facing poverty in Toronto; she reunited with her daughter in 1997. – “A Case of…