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RIP: Scott Walker
From Walker Brothers star to creative powerhouse The American singer Scott Walker has died at the age of 76 according to 4AD, […]
Eurovision: that time a Palestinian almost sang
It’s 2025, and people are again asking why Israel is allowed to take part in the Eurovision – and why Palestine isn’t. […]
Read ArticleHas Iranian singer Tataloo been sentenced to death?
In a shocking turn of events, Iranian star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, popularly known as Amir Tataloo, has reportedly been sentenced to death […]
Read ArticleThe Eurovision 2025: the pillow fight starts here
Slovenia has officially requested that Israel be banned It’s December 2024, and Eurovision 2025 starts will be held in May 2025. Yet […]
Read ArticleLick this! Ireland celebrates “iconic” Irish voices with stamps
The Irish postal service, An Post, has just released four new stamps called Iconic Irish Voices to celebrate singers and musicians that […]
Read ArticleThe surprising story behind Sérgio Mendes’ hit “Mas Que Nada”
Sérgio Mendes, who died in September 2024, was one of the biggest stars of Brazilian music. Although his career spanned some 40 […]
Read ArticleNigerian national anthem changes (again)
We all think of national anthems as essential parts of our national identities that have been there… forever. But the Nigerian national […]
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Ukraine’s Eurovision entry “Siren Song” is not going to Tel Aviv
Is politics or cash behind Ukraine’s Eurovision decision? Pop phenomenon Maruv will not represent Ukraine at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in […]
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Ravel’s Bolero back from the dead?
Although no lyrics are involved, I can’t resist talking about this classic case of copyright shenanigans 😉 You’d think that Ravel’s Bolero […]
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RIP: Charles Aznavour
The death of Charles Aznavour in late September 2018 is not a tragedy because of his age; it is a tragedy because he was so good at doing what he did.
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Spotify: How do you make it work
If you’re like me, you’ve been hearing everything and the opposite about Spotify. In particular, the very low per-stream payments but also very bullish comments about how streaming is saving the industry. Confused much?
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Kanye West vs Gene Vincent
Lyrical mash-up of “Lift Yourself” and “Be-Bop-A-Lula” People have been asking what is happening to Kanye West. Seriously. Are the lyrics […]