Film review: Eno
An excellent new “generative” documentary In the opening scene of this hugely enjoyable Brian Eno doc, we find the composer/polymath bopping around in his home studio, thinking about a composition like an ecosystem. As he works, we see him add weather, and even an...
Kid Cudi’s Coachella set ends early after breaking his foot
Kid Cudi‘s set at Coachella 2024 came to an abrupt end on Sunday after the rapper broke his foot during the performance. READ MORE: Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes Kid Cudi made his return to the California festival for...
Rednex’s ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ smashes Youtube record
Rednex’s song ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ has inspired a viral event that has seen the band smash a YouTube record. The band took to YouTube to announce that their music has received 3billion views in 26 days, thanks to a meme that reworks their hit....
Wire Club in Leeds announces closure
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Emma Stone credited on Taylor Swift’s ‘Florida!!!’ from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
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Brian Eno talks remixing David Bowie on “powerful” new release ‘Get Real’ to combat climate change
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Watch Creed reunite for first show in 12 years
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Cedric Burnside Hill Country Love
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