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Victoria Monét reveals sophomore album and shares new single Reach Out
Victoria Monét has announced her sophomore album, “Frequency of Love,” due for release on 2 October via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To mark the announcement, the R&B singer released a new single, “Reach Out,” produced by Kaytranada and D’Mile, alongside a video directed by Dave Meyers with choreography by regular collaborator Sean Bankhead. Monét had previously…
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‘The Furious’ Star Joey Iwanaga Inks With Artists First
Talent management firm Artists First has signed Joey Iwanaga, a second-generation Japanese-American actor known for his work in action cinema, marking a new chapter for the performer following his breakout role in the martial arts film The Furious. The move reflects growing industry interest in Iwanaga after the film’s strong critical reception and box office…
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The 1966 album Paul McCartney wanted to live forever: “The classic of this century”
Paul McCartney praised The Beach Boys’ 1966 album Pet Sounds as a record far beyond its contemporaries, describing it as “the classic of this century”. The article presents the album as a major influence on McCartney and The Beatles, particularly for its ambition, songwriting and studio innovation. Released in 1966 and largely driven by Brian…
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John Fogerty’s Deep Sadness Inspired One of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Biggest Hits From the 70s
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1971 hit “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” written by frontman John Fogerty for the album Pendulum, was born out of personal heartbreak rather than the sunny imagery its lyrics suggest. Fogerty wrote the song as the band’s success was peaking, yet he was privately grappling with the announcement that his brother…
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Songwriter sues Willie Colón’s publishing company over royalties from salsa hit ‘Talento de Televisión’
Songwriter Amílcar Boscán has sued ElMalo, Inc. (trading as Willie Colón Music Company), the publishing company of the late salsa musician Willie Colón, alleging he was never paid the royalties owed to him for co-writing the hit track “Talento de Televisión.” Filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the…
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Militarie Gun – “World’s Always Burning” (Feat. Mannequin Pussy’s Missy Dabice)
Militarie Gun have announced a deluxe reissue of their acclaimed 2025 album “God Save The Gun”, adding three new tracks including a collaborative single, “World’s Always Burning,” featuring Mannequin Pussy’s Missy Dabice. The Californian band, known for blending hardcore roots with a more melodic, alt-rock sound, previously worked with Dabice on a 2024 remix, and…
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Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich unveil new group Dragonflies
Dhani Harrison, son of Beatle George Harrison, has teamed up with acclaimed Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich to form a new band called Dragonflies, whose self-titled debut album is set for release on 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG. The pairing marked a notable departure for Harrison, who typically leads his own solo projects but here…
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The 1984 song that Bob Dylan hailed as showcasing Leonard Cohen’s “greatest genius”
Bob Dylan singled out Leonard Cohen’s 1984 song ‘The Law’ as a clear example of the songwriter’s “greatest genius”. The article argues that Dylan particularly valued Cohen’s ability to combine intricate melodies with poetic lyrics, rather than treating the words as the sole source of his reputation. ‘The Law’ appeared on Cohen’s 1984 album Various…
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The breakthrough 1980s role Tom Hanks was told he had “no chance in hell” of getting
Tom Hanks secured his breakthrough film role as Allen Bauer in the 1984 romantic comedy Splash despite Disney initially resisting Ron Howard’s proposal to cast him. The success of the film helped move Hanks beyond television sitcom work and began the rise that led to his status as a major Hollywood actor. At the time,…
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M83 announce new album ‘I Wrote You a Letter’
M83, the electronic project led by Anthony Gonzalez, has announced its tenth album, ‘I Wrote You a Letter’, due on 25 September through Gonzalez’s own Other Suns label. The release marks the project’s first full-length studio album since 2023’s ‘Fantasy’ and signals a further step towards releasing music independently. The nine-track record was made with…