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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

1Feb

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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominees for induction in 2023. This year's list includes several iconic musicians like British songstress Kate Bush, rockers Rage Against the Machine, and hip hop collective A Tribe Called Quest. Kate Bush, who made a remarkable comeback last year with the revival of her hit "Running Up That Hill," has been nominated for the first time. Sheryl Crow, who rose to stardom in 1993 with her debut album "Tuesday Music Club," has been recognized for her three-decade-long career. Missy Elliott, known for being a creative pioneer in the rap industry, has been nominated for her songs and videos such as "Work It" and "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)." Rock & New Wave Iron Maiden, one of metal's most enduring bands, has been nominated for ...

Depeche Mode Song Sees Revival After ‘Last Of Us’ Premiere

16Jan

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Depeche Mode Song Sees Revival After ‘Last Of Us’ Premiere

Depeche Mode is experiencing a bit of a revival after fans of the popular HBO show found themselves asking, "what was that song from Last of Us"? "Never Let Me Down Again" plays during a crucial moment at the conclusion of the much-talked-about episode. And based on comments left on social media, all signs point towards renewed interest among fans new and old. The song was released in August of 1987, as the second single from their Music For The Masses album. While it didn't achieve the chart success of some of their other material it's been a longtime fan favorite. Will we continue to see the trend of newfound success for older songs thanks to appearances in popular television shows? Yes, probably. In 2022, the iconic Kate Bush experienced a revival on a whole other level after...

Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why

9Aug

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Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why

Credit - Markus Winkler on Unsplash Cancel Culture seems to be quite the buzzword nowadays. Well, it's time to buckle in because this latest example of it is going to get a little confusing. Deep Breath... A band that just celebrated their 40th anniversary was discovered by a whole new generation when the band's 36 year old song was used in the 4th season of the biggest Netflix show of all time. Then, those same new fans who had just discovered the decades old band, have decided to cancel them, due to what they are calling said band's "controversial past". We told you it was going to be a bumpy ride. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and metal masters Metallica were introduced to a whole new generation of young fans after their decades old metal classic “Ma...

13 Classic Songs From Stranger Things You Should Revisit

29Jun

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13 Classic Songs From Stranger Things You Should Revisit

The popular show Stranger Things has been one of the biggest hit series for Netflix since it launched in the summer of 2016. Someone should give whoever has been selecting the music for the show a huge raise. Season after season, the soundtrack has been setting the mood. Here are 13 different songs to revisit (and where to find them) if you've been following along. 13. The Bangles "Hazy Shade Of Winter" Written and performed by Simon & Garfunkel, the song was originally released in the fall of 1966. The Bangles recorded a cover for the Less Than Zero soundtrack which was released in 1987. Their version peaked at #2 on the Billboard Chart. Watch: Season 1, Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxrwImCJCqk 12. Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" ...

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

3Jun

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Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

The 1985 Kate Bush classic "Running Up That Hill" recently hit #1 on the iTunes chart. An impressive feat considering the song was released 37 years ago. The track saw a resurgence thanks to a sync placement in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Meg Myers covered the song in recent years so, that got us thinking. Which version do you prefer? Sony Music Publishing "Running Up That Hill" was the lead single from the 1985 Kate Bush album Hounds of Love. It was her first hit in the US since the late 1970s. As for how the song ended up in Stranger Things, Variety takes an informative deeper dive. But before you read, their article includes some spoilers. If you haven't watched it yet, be mindful that they cover some plotlines. You can also check out some footage of the song's p...