Diane Martel, the director who crafted a long list of classic music videos, died on September 18, at 63 years old, after battling breast cancer. She directed videos for artists like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, The Killers, Beyoncé, Clipse, the list goes on. “Diane passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, surrounded […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 1991, was a huge day in music since two highly celebrated albums were introduced to the world: Nirvana’s Nevermind, and A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory. See, every legendary musician or group has an album that marks their greatness, an album where all the moving parts connect perfectly after trial, error, […]
Read MoreTears for Fears “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is one of the most ubiquitous songs from the ‘80s, evolving into a cinematic shorthand for the steely ambition that defined the decade. It was lifted from the English synth-pop band’s sophomore album Songs From The Big Chair, and the iconic album celebrates its 40th anniversary […]
Read MoreOver the course of the 20th and 21st centuries, there have been a number of albums whose success has reached the upper echelons of influence. Albums like Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, or Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, have never wavered in prominence since their release, and have remained cultural touchstones for decades on end. Many […]
Read MoreBruce Springsteen, who turns 76 years old today, is one of the most successful rock stars of all time. Frequently referred to as “The Boss,” Springsteen is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer who has won Grammy Awards and Oscars for his soundtrack work, and was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From […]
Read MoreProduction in music is a skillful art that carries both weight and meaning. The talents of producers can be crucial in discovering the iconic (as with Van Halen’s “Eruption”) or creating an absence that an entire genre might feel as a result. Without the participation of producers, none of the music we know today would […]
Read MoreMark Ronson conjured cinematic magic for writer/director Greta Gerwig when he helped write and compose the soundtrack for Barbie. The dynamic duo now returns for another creative partnership, with Ronson tipped to score her lauded Chronicles of Narnia adaptation on Netflix, slated to open in IMAX on Thanksgiving Day 2026. Hollywood Reporter confirms Ronson is […]
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced to prison next month after being convicted in July of two counts of transportation for prostitution under the federal Mann Act. However, his legal team believes he should be released on time served, which they explained in a memo to Judge Arun Subramanian, submitted on Monday, September 22. The […]
Read MoreProduction in music is a skillful art that carries both weight and meaning. The talents of producers can be crucial in discovering the iconic (as with Van Halen’s “Eruption”) or creating an absence that an entire genre might feel as a result. Without the participation of producers, none of the music we know today would […]
Read MoreIn 2021, the music of Daft Punk came to an end after members Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo decided to put away their helmets for good. The impact of the duo has continued to linger in the years since then, though, even as their work in spaces like the TRON movie series transitioned to […]
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