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3 of the Best First Classic Rock Hits of 1974
Three classic-rock songs that reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1974 illustrate the period’s range, from upbeat covers to studio-crafted pop-rock. The selections highlight how familiar songs were reinterpreted for a new audience. – Grand Funk Railroad’s “The Locomotion”, released in February 1974, topped the chart in May; it revived Little…
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8 Sci-Fi Books That Marked the End of an Era
The article identifies science-fiction books that, in different ways, brought important periods of the genre to a close. These endings range from final instalments in major series to works that signalled a shift away from older storytelling conventions, showing how science fiction continually changes with its audiences and times. – The Ringworld Throne (1996): Larry…
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Marvel’s Best Mobile Game Is About To Get Its Most Requested Feature
Marvel Snap will introduce its long-requested Draft mode on 24 August, giving players a new, limited-time way to build decks and compete. The update matters because it is one of the biggest changes to the Marvel-themed card game since its 2022 launch, responding to years of community demand while allowing developer Second Dinner to test…
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Gorgeous and hazy pixel art horror farming sim Neverway has been pushed to 2027, but you can at least have a gander at some of the NPCs you can smooch
Neverway, a pixel-art horror life simulation and RPG from Coldblood Inc., has been delayed until 2027. The small development team says feedback on its prologue and internal testing led it to expand later chapters and areas, with the aim of better matching the game’s story and player experience. The game has 20 characters following more…
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Debbie Harry’s four favourite songs from the 1960s: “Good memories”
Debbie Harry, the Blondie frontwoman, reflected on the music that shaped her during a 2011 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, revealing the songs from the 1960s that meant the most to her. The interview offers an insight into the influences behind Blondie’s blend of pop sensibility and punk edge, tracing Harry’s roots…
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The 1996 movie Michael Caine was convinced would change the world: “I’ll bet you a pound”
In 1996, actor Michael Caine confidently bet a pound that Alan Parker’s musical Evita, starring Madonna, would spark a worldwide fashion trend, with women everywhere copying its 1940s-inspired hairstyles and dress. Caine’s prediction, made shortly before the film’s December 1996 release, reflected his belief that Madonna’s performance and styling would leave a lasting cultural mark,…
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3 Country Songs You’ve Never Heard That Tell Gripping Stories
American Songwriter highlights three relatively overlooked country songs praised for their strong, memorable storytelling. The selections range from comic touring misadventure to reflective homecoming and cinematic drama, illustrating how country lyrics can function like short stories. – “Bible on the Dash” by Corb Lund and Hayes Carll: a humorous tale of touring musicians relying on…
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Compulsion Games’ buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won’t get a cut if you buy South of Midnight
Compulsion Games has completed a management buyout from Microsoft, becoming independent again after eight years within Xbox Game Studios. The deal matters because the Montreal developer has regained ownership and publishing rights to its games, meaning future revenue from titles such as South of Midnight will go to Compulsion rather than Microsoft. Microsoft acquired Compulsion…
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Fontaines D.C. announce intimate New York and Los Angeles shows ahead of ‘Dopamine Chamber’
Fontaines D.C. have announced intimate headline concerts in New York and Los Angeles for September, shortly before their fifth album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’, is released on 16 October. The dates extend the Irish band’s US festival run and give fans smaller-venue opportunities to see them ahead of the album campaign. They will play Kings Theatre in…