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Boston Loves ‘Boston’: Stella Lefty’s Breakthrough Hit Is ‘Country for the Northeast’
Stella Lefty’s single “Boston” has become a genuine radio phenomenon in the city it name-checks, with programmers crediting the song’s own quality as much as its title for driving heavy airplay. The track is currently a top-five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, having peaked at No. 3 and overtaken Dave Loggins’ 1974 song “Please…
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The hill I will die on: You should be legally obliged to play Mr Brightside at your wedding | Amelia Tait
In a comment piece, freelance writer Amelia Tait argues that no wedding should be without the Killers’ Mr Brightside, insisting couples who skip it are somehow doomed. Despite lyrics about jealousy, paranoia and infidelity, she contends the song’s universal appeal and dancefloor energy make it an essential unifying moment for wedding guests of all ages,…
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Peak Design’s latest bags have clever integrated hooks
Peak Design has launched City Line, a new collection of six lightweight everyday-carry bags, including backpacks, crossbody bags, a sling and a tote. The range is notable for a new built-in “BagLev” hook that folds away into a pocket and can be used to suspend the bag from a table edge or chair, keeping it…
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“I Threatened Him” – Capcom Producer’s Radical Approach To Negotiating With Miyamoto
Capcom producer Yoshiki Okamoto has revealed how he convinced Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto to let Capcom develop games in the Zelda series, an arrangement that led to acclaimed titles such as Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, The Minish Cap and Four Swords. The account, drawn from a newly translated interview, adds colour to the well-known…
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Rumours of an Unannounced Elder Scrolls Game Have Been Debunked
Rumours spread over the weekend that Bethesda was secretly developing a second, unannounced Elder Scrolls title, after a former developer’s LinkedIn profile appeared to hint at a hidden project. The claim spread quickly across social media and Reddit and was subsequently picked up by several gaming news outlets, but the developer in question has since…
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The day David Bowie discovered the next T Rex in Leeds: “Couldn’t get any better”
In 1978, David Bowie helped spark wider attention for the Leeds post-punk band the Mekons when he praised their single “Where Were You?” on Radio 1, comparing them to a young Marc Bolan. This mattered because Bowie was then at a critical high point following Low and Heroes, and his endorsement lent unusual credibility to…
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Cancel the commute: We need new ways to measure productivity at work
Leaders who care about productivity should stop asking where people sit and start asking which arrangement helps each kind of work create the most value.
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Battle in the Flower Gardens Is a Video Game-Infused Coming-of-Age Story
Check out our exclusive first look at Battle in the Flower Gardens, a new coming-of-age graphic novel with a heavy dose of video game nostalgia.
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Next Wave #1199: Holly Head
What does it mean to Holly Head-ify a song? In the boys’ own words it’s “make it loud and irritating”, a serious undersell for a band with a cult following within the northern music community. Their most recent release ‘I’ve Had Want’ has matured from earlier tracks, leaning into a… The post Next Wave #1199:…
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She’s Green name their 5 favorite dream pop albums
The Minneapolis shoegaze/dream pop band’s new EP ‘Swallowtail’ is out now.