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“Fantastic influence”: The 1960s guitarist Alex Lifeson called too good to understand
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is being highlighted for his ability to blend technical complexity with genuine emotion, a balance many prog-rock and psychedelic musicians have struggled to achieve. While the genre often prioritises experimentation, sometimes at the expense of feeling, Lifeson’s playing is cited as an example of how intricate musicianship and heartfelt expression can…
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3 Songs That Use the Mellotron: The Instrument That Took 1960s Rock Music to Another Level
The Mellotron, an electro-mechanical instrument developed in England in 1963, played a crucial role in shaping the distinctive sound of several landmark 1960s rock songs. Functioning like a piano but using recorded tape sounds rather than conventional strings or hammers, the instrument allowed musicians to layer in orchestral and unusual textures that would otherwise have…
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Watch Harry Styles Recover in Style From a Fall During His Second Night in Mexico City
Harry Styles slipped on a rain-soaked stage during the second night of his Mexico City residency, falling while performing “Are You Listening Yet?” but quickly recovering and continuing to sing from the floor. The incident, witnessed by Billboard, underscores how heavy rain disrupted the show, though it did not stop Styles from completing the performance…
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Check out New Radicals’ first new original song in 28 years, ‘One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)’
New Radicals have released their first original song in 28 years, “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)”, which serves as the theme song for the upcoming romantic comedy One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The release marks a significant return for the band, led by songwriter Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois,…
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The “terrific” 1982 movie Jeff Goldblum crowned as the greatest comedy ever made
Jeff Goldblum has named Martin Scorsese’s 1982 film “The King of Comedy” as one of the greatest comedies ever made, praising it in an interview with Rotten Tomatoes. The film, starring Robert De Niro as a struggling comedian who resorts to desperate measures to achieve fame, is notable for inspiring elements of Todd Phillips’ 2019…
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How many Dudes? tier list: Best Dude types to use
Destructoid has published a tier list guide for “How many Dudes?”, a game featuring over 40 different recruitable “Dude” character types, each with distinct abilities for combat and support roles. The guide sorts these characters into four tiers to help players decide which types are worth prioritising during a run, since no two Dudes function…
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The 170-Minute Crime Epic That Inspired ‘The Dark Knight’ Is Free to Stream
Michael Mann’s classic crime epic Heat, which inspired Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, is coming to free streaming.
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9 years later, Spider-Man still can’t break from the MCU’s most divisive Peter Parker tradition
The article traces a recurring feature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man films: Peter Parker’s reliance on a talking AI assistant. In *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, an isolated Peter (Tom Holland), who has lost Aunt May and been forgotten by his friends, again turns to an AI companion, this time named E.V. (voiced by Naomi…