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The accidental story behind yacht rock’s biggest triumph in 1980: “How did this happen?”
The Doobie Brothers’ 1979 hit ‘When A Fool Believes’, a reworking of a Kenny Loggins song, became one of yacht rock’s defining tracks despite a chaotic and fraught recording process. Producer Ted Templeman recalled endless takes and wasted tape during sessions, and even attempted to redo drummer Keith Knudsen’s part himself, with the band left…
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The 6 Greatest Prime Video Series With 4 Episodes or Less
Collider recommends six Prime Video series that tell complete stories in four episodes or fewer, presenting them as concise alternatives to longer television commitments. – ‘Surf Girls Hawai‘i’ (2023): follows Native Hawaiian surfers competing for World Tour places, combining striking wave footage with personal and sporting pressures. – ‘Earnhardt’ (2025): examines NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt’s…
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“Rock and metal is one of the few genres that has kept a certain quality.” Lacuna Coil singer says metal bands are maintaining higher standards than most in the face of industry challenges
Lacuna Coil singer Andrea Ferro says today’s short attention spans make it harder for bands to attract and retain listeners, compared with when the Italian group emerged in the 1990s. He argues that rock and metal remain notable for preserving artistic quality despite wider music-industry pressures to prioritise quick, attention-grabbing releases. Speaking to Rock Hard…
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The Rolling Stones ‘Behind the Song’: See Mick Jagger and Producer Andrew Watt’s Deep Dive on the Creation of ‘Mr. Charm’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety has released an exclusive 15-minute “Behind the Song” video in which Mick Jagger and producer Andrew Watt examine how the Rolling Stones created “Mr. Charm”, from their recently released album “Foreign Tongues”. It is notable because Jagger has rarely publicly dissected the band’s songwriting process, despite decades of documentaries and archival material. The song…
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Phase one of ‘The Wow! Signal’ North America Tour is complete…
This YouTube Short is a quick tour update from the artist behind “The Wow! Signal”, marking the completion of the first leg of their North America run. It reads as a celebratory recap clip, the kind of short-form video acts use to thank fans and mark a milestone mid-tour. The title alone points to a…
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Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience”
Warren Ellis has paid tribute to his late friend Glen Hansard by recounting how the Irish musician once sent him a Gibson tenor guitar with a note encouraging him to find a song within it. Ellis said the unexpected gift reflected Hansard’s generosity, adding that people who encountered him were richer for the experience. Hansard,…
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The 2016 Al Pacino movie that made less than £100 at the box office
Al Pacino’s 2016 film Misconduct reportedly earned only £97 at the UK box office, making it an unusually poor commercial result for a film led by such a prominent actor. The figure illustrates how a high-profile cast does not guarantee cinema audiences, particularly for smaller thrillers with limited releases and subdued critical reception. The legal…
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How to complete FC 26 FUTTIES Leagues Challenge objective fast
The FC 26 FUTTIES Leagues Challenge offers packs, FUTTIES player items and season points, but requires several match-based objectives. The article recommends combining requirements through careful squad selection and using the short Third Time Lucky mode to finish more quickly. – Start with four LaLiga players, four Ligue 1 players, one Premier League player and…
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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Recruits Ex-HOLY GRAIL Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA
Solitude Aeturnus has appointed former Holy Grail vocalist James-Paul Luna as its new singer, replacing Robert Lowe after his departure was announced in April. The move gives the long-running Texas doom metal band a new frontman as it seeks to resume regular activity, including live shows and other future plans. Luna, who has also performed…
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Charlie Hunnam Adopted Kittens While Filming ‘Monster’ to Decompress From “Darkest Realm” of Playing Ed Gein
Charlie Hunnam has discussed the demanding preparation behind his portrayal of Ed Gein in Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, saying research into Gein’s crimes made him fear the psychological darkness of the role. He adopted kittens during filming to help decompress, while focusing on Gein’s medical records to understand the factors behind his deteriorating…