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The “lovely” 1976 song Freddie Mercury thought Brian May couldn’t top
A retrospective look at Queen’s 1976 album “A Day at the Races” reveals that Freddie Mercury believed Brian May had crafted a guitar sound on one track so accomplished that May himself would struggle to surpass it. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in South Wales during a period of upheaval for the band,…
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Everything Officially Coming to Netflix in Fall 2026
Netflix has revealed its full slate for autumn 2026, packed with returning favourites, reboots and sequels across television and film. The lineup builds on a strong year for the streamer, which has already delivered hits such as The Boroughs and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and includes high-profile titles designed to keep subscribers engaged through…
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The “beautiful” 1983 album Linda Ronstadt thinks every singer should know
Linda Ronstadt, celebrated for her vocal versatility across country, rock, pop and Latin music, has long remained sharply self-critical despite her extensive success, disliking the sound of her own voice even at the height of her acclaim. She has singled out her 1983 album What’s New, made with arranger Nelson Riddle, as the record that…
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The glaring “mistake” Eddie Van Halen hated about his greatest 1970s solo : “I didn’t even play it right”
Eddie Van Halen’s blistering solo instrumental “Eruption,” from Van Halen’s self-titled 1978 debut album, is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos in rock history, celebrated for popularising the two-handed finger-tapping technique alongside fluid legato phrasing. Despite the track’s enduring reputation and influence on generations of guitarists, Van Halen himself remained privately dissatisfied…
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The American band Ray Davies never fully clicked with and how it almost ruined a 2017 album
Ray Davies has revealed how his instinct for imperfect, energetic sound has repeatedly shaped his career, from The Kinks’ breakthrough single to his 2017 solo album Americana. When PYE Records first recorded ‘You Really Got Me’ with a polished, Phil Spector-style production, Davies refused to let it be released and threatened to quit the music…
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Jon Turteltaub says Disney has approved National Treasure 3 script
Director Jon Turteltaub has confirmed that a third instalment of the “National Treasure” franchise is now moving forward, with Disney having approved a script he says he is finally happy with. Speaking at a live recording of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast in Philadelphia, Turteltaub said the project was “Hollywood real”, meaning production could still…
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Watch Moby perform ‘Father Ted’ favourite ‘My Lovely Horse’ live in Dublin
Moby performed ‘My Lovely Horse’, the comic song from Father Ted, during his Dublin concert at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on 21 August. Introducing it as a possible “new national anthem”, he paid tribute to a song strongly associated with Irish television comedy and Eurovision satire. The song appeared in Father Ted’s ‘A Song For…
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Best players for FC 26 Leyenda de Moncada Evolution
The free Leyenda de Moncada Evolution has launched in FC 26 Ultimate Team, allowing players to upgrade an eligible outfield card to a 98 overall rating. It matters because the four-stage upgrade provides near endgame attacking, dribbling and passing attributes, potentially making previously less competitive cards highly effective. – Eligible cards must be rated 97…
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Rockstar takes GTA 6 leaker’s channels offline after they apparently record themselves playing the game
Rockstar Games has apparently succeeded in having a GTA 6 leaker’s website and Telegram channel removed after a week of alleged leaks. The action matters because it shows the publisher escalating efforts to contain unauthorised material from one of the industry’s most anticipated releases, although the leaker’s identity and claims remain unverified. The website reportedly…