Author: Amanda Collins
A gorgeously reflective piano-driven sound enamors within Cage of Time, the new album from Seamus O’Muineachain. The Belmullet, Ireland-based artist recorded the album entirely on an “old creaky piano” — after initially recording the songs digitally with a MIDI keyboard. The shift to a weathered, timeless-sounding piano is a fitting choice for O’Muineachain’s meditations on time, written while he waited out a slow bureaucratic process. The piano’s nostalgic imperfections reflect the album’s central theme: that time, when treated as a rigid metric, can lock us into recurring psychological patterns. The release’s gripping, intimate sound immerses right away with opening track…
Heavy metal has lost its beloved monarch. Ozzy Osbourne — the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, solo icon, reality TV star, scourge to bats everywhere and self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness — has died at the age of 76, just weeks after performing what would be his final farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham. “He was with his family and surrounded by love” It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.We ask everyone to…
Raekwon took to Instagram Live recently to address rumors that Nas was dissing Jim Jones in an alternate verse from their new song “The Omerta” from the Wu-Tang legend’s latest album The Emperor’s New Clothes that surfaced online. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Nas did not write that verse for Jim. That was a stray shot Jim got hit with,” The Chef told fans on IG Live. “Y’all made it seem like that was for Jim. Nas wasn’t dissing Jim. He wasn’t dissing him. And the reason why he changed it? Because…
North Carolina-based duo A Different Thread, consisting of American singer-songwriter Alicia Best and British singer-songwriter Robert Jackson, share their brand new single Sorrow Brings Me Joy, an upbeat blend of blues, alt-country and americana elements. The latest single to be taken from their upcoming album Over Again, Sorrow Brings Me Joy is a captivating song that finds the talented duo singing about those moments when life knocks you down, and how sometimes the only way through is with a wry smile. A relatable storytelling that is beautifully conveyed through their lovely vocals and harmonies which are accompanied by steady drum beats…
Sir Tom Jones will no longer be taking the stage in Germany as previously scheduled, as the Welsh singer has announced that illness has made him unable to perform at his upcoming show. As announced Tuesday (July 22) via a statement on his Instagram, the icon shared that he’d be postponing that night’s concert in Bremen to a later date. The performance at Seebühne waterfront will now take place on July 28. “Hello to all the fans in Bremen,” Jones began in his statement. “Unfortunately, I must postpone my show this evening, as I’ve contracted an upper respiratory infection that…
Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler bring their comedic chemistry to Late Night With Seth Meyers on Tuesday night (July 22), teasing the arrival of Happy Gilmore 2 this week. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the interview, the unlikely duo — Sandler reprising his role as golfer Happy Gilmore and Benito as his eccentric caddie — charm audiences with stories about the sequel and a dose of behind-the-scenes humor, as shown in the teaser below. When Meyers asked Sandler how he knew Bad Bunny had the comedic chops for the role,…
Ciara is preparing for the release of her anticipated CiCi album, which arrives Aug. 22. Prior to the LP, the singer sat down for an exclusive Billboard Family interview with her 8-year-old daughter Sienna. Ciara and her bubbly daughter spoke at length about the forthcoming album, which has origins dating back to the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been a long time coming with this project, so I like to say it’s a labor of love because I put a lot of time into it,” she explained. Putting it simply, Ciara says her personal life is what’s inspired her…
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