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How a council house in Sheffield launched a legion of Britain’s best bands
A Sheffield council house known as Studio Electrophonique became an influential low-cost recording space in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Run by car mechanic and hobbyist producer Ken Patten, it gave emerging local musicians access to recording equipment and helped nurture acts including The Human League, Heaven 17, ABC and Pulp. The ordinary-looking home…
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Sheffield studio The Designers Republic marks 40 years with archive sale
The Sheffield design studio The Designers Republic (TDR) is marking its 40th anniversary by selling original pieces from its archive, such as flyers and stickers, and launching a new merchandise line, according to founder Ian Anderson. Set up almost accidentally in 1986 by Anderson and Nick Phillips, TDR became one of the most influential forces…
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The 2013 song Jessie Buckley couldn’t live without: “The simplicity, the beauty, the expression”
Jessie Buckley has named “Daughters” by American folk musician John Craigie as a song she could not live without, praising its “simplicity, beauty [and] expression”. The article presents the choice as an insight into the actor and singer’s musical tastes, highlighting her admiration for songwriting that conveys emotion without excessive complexity. Released in 2013, “Daughters”…
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The 2011 character William H Macy called “the role of the century”
William H Macy described his role as Frank Gallagher in the US version of *Shameless* as “the role of the century”, saying it changed the course of his career. The long-running comedy-drama gave him an unusually sustained opportunity to explore a deeply flawed but charismatic character, helping cement his profile with a new generation of…
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Beyoncé’s Dad Confirms a Bunch of Destiny’s Child Remixes Are Coming
Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father and former manager of Destiny’s Child, has revealed that a batch of previously unreleased remixes by the group is set to be released within the next 30 days. Speaking to SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on 22 July, Knowles said the tracks include guest rapper features, dance mixes and “regular urban mixes”,…
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The 1980s hit that will be played until the end of time
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Nolan reveals why he cast Travis Scott in The Odyssey
Travis Scott has explained how Christopher Nolan cast him in a lead role in The Odyssey, describing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon how he received a surprise phone call from the director asking him to act despite having no acting background. Nolan later told Time magazine the casting reflected his wish to “nod…
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Morgan Wallen’s “Still the Problem” Tour Could Become Highest-Grossing Country Tour Ever
Morgan Wallen’s “Still the Problem” tour, an extension of his 2025 run supporting the album *I’m the Problem*, is on track to potentially become the highest-grossing country music tour in history. The trek has seen the singer sell out major American stadiums, and industry figures suggest it could gross over $500 million, a milestone no…