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[ad_1] Sure! Here’s a rewritten version while keeping the HTML tags intact: Under the direction of Mike Mills, the imagery showcases Ronan as she navigates the everyday demands of work. Fifty years ago, the Talking Heads took the stage for the first time, opening for the Ramones at CBGB. They would later become one of the most significant art-house bands in music history, gifting fans with a plethora of iconic tracks over the years. Today, they are commemorating their anniversary by bringing attention to a particular classic: they have released a video for “Psycho Killer,” the first song they ever…

[ad_1] Talking Heads are marking their 50th anniversary with the debut video for “Psycho Killer.” The band has brought on the talented Mike Mills as director, featuring Saoirse Ronan as an office worker who embodies a whirlwind of dancing, squirming, shuddering, and screaming throughout her daily tasks. “This video enhances the song,” the band expressed in a press release. “We LOVE what this video is NOT—it’s not literal, creepy, bloody, physically violent, or obvious.” Check it out below, and stay tuned for more celebrations from Talking Heads as they honor 50 years since their inception.Mills, who previously directed the National’s…

[ad_1] I In the late 1970s, many music experts believed that Garland Jeffreys was destined to become a major star. Rolling Stone labeled him the “most promising artist” of 1977. The renowned PBS show Soundstage anticipated he would emerge as “the next performer to claim superstardom.” Powerful radio stations like WNEW-FM in New York heavily featured his songs “35 Millimeter Dreams” and “Wild in the Streets.” The sound that elicited such acclaim was characterized by vocals reminiscent of the sardonic style of Jeffreys’ close friend Lou Reed, blended with a theatrical rock flair similar to that of another friend, Bruce…

[ad_1] Sir Rod Stewart was deeply moved during his visit to RTÉ’s The Late Late Show in 2019. The 80-year-old Maggie May superstar was surprised with the first edition of a classic 1916 book by host Ryan Tubridy. Rod is well-known for his rendition of Grace, a song that tells the poignant story of Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett and Joseph Plunkett. The couple wed in the chapel at Kilmainham Gaol mere hours before Joseph faced execution by a firing squad in 1916.“We wanted to give you something special, reflecting what you’ve done with that story,” Tubridy shared. “So we’ve discovered…

[ad_1] Tyson Ritter, the lead singer of All-American Rejects, is set to launch his own OnlyFans page, promising fans a “taste of full-frontal rock ‘n’ roll.” In a recent interview with GQ, he announced his plans for a subscription account on the platform, which has gained notoriety for its adult content. Ritter explained that this decision aims to foster a closer connection with his fans, though it remains unclear if he will share explicit or suggestive content. “I don’t think anyone expected the All-American Rejects to still make waves,” he noted, referring to the band’s rise to fame in the…

[ad_1] DICE, the UK-based ticketing platform, has been purchased by Fever, a platform focused on discovering live events.This announcement comes in the same week Fever, which was last valued at $1.8 billion in 2023, secured an additional $100 million or more in equity funding.While Fever did not disclose the acquisition price, the confirmation follows a report from Bloomberg about a year ago indicating that DICE was in advanced negotiations to sell a substantial stake, potentially valuing it at “hundreds of millions of dollars.”To date, DICE has raised over $200 million in funding, including a $65 million round in August 2023,…

[ad_1] The official documentary featuring the German thrash metal legends KREATOR, titled “Kreator – Hate & Hope”, is set to premiere on July 2 at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival, which will take place from June 27 to July 6. Directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post, the 110-minute film will have its theatrical release on September 4.Official description of “Kreator – Hate & Hope”: “To their fans across the globe, they are deities; yet, their music bears the mark of the devil — more aggressive, faster, and fiercely uncompromising than others. The German band KREATOR has undoubtedly reached the zenith of…

[ad_1] To reclaim her music, Taylor Swift first needed to re-record it. After a consortium led by Scooter Braun acquired the rights to the masters of her first six albums in 2019—an event that disappointed Swift—she devised a straightforward yet labor-intensive strategy: release new Taylor’s Versions of her catalog and encourage her vast fanbase to stream those instead of the originals. This unprecedented approach saw fans rallying by the millions. It was a calculated success, effectively diminishing the value of the masters in anyone’s hands except Swift’s, while simultaneously amplifying the buzz around Taylor’s Versions and broadening her already substantial…

[ad_1] Morten Harket, the lead singer of A-ha, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 65-year-old musician mentioned that he had “no issues” coming to terms with the diagnosis, despite having undergone brain surgery twice. This information was revealed in an article by Jan Omdahl, biographer of the famous Norwegian synth-pop band, and posted on their official site. In it, Harket—known for his stunning falsetto in hits like “Take On Me”—noted that he has learned to embrace his father’s approach to life with age. “I’ve adopted my 94-year-old father’s perspective on how the body gradually yields: ‘I utilize whatever…

[ad_1] Ethel Cain has unveiled the expansive eight-minute track ‘Nettles’, featuring synthesizers sourced from a composer affiliated with Twin Peaks. ‘Nettles’ is set to appear on her upcoming second album, ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’, announced earlier this year. This new record serves as a prequel to ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ and follows this year’s release of the ‘Perverts’ EP. This banjo-driven epic explores “a dream of losing someone dear, pleading for their reassurance that the dream won’t materialize, and instead, envisioning the future you’ll share as you age together.” Check out Ethel Cain’s ‘Nettles’ below. In addition to providing vocals…

[ad_1] Here’s the rewritten content, preserving the HTML tags: Korean netizens are amazed by the extensive efforts of Hyeri’s Chinese fanbase in celebrating her birthday, as they inundated Seoul with impressive advertisements that rival those of major brands. A thread on the popular online platform TheQoo, titled “Hyeri Chinese Fandom’s Birthday Support That Looks Insanely Expensive in Scale”, highlighted the extraordinary support project, which is being unveiled in stages. One user noted, “There are currently 13 revealed parts with more yet to come,” sharing various photos of the birthday ads scattered throughout the city. The Birthday Ads As mentioned in…

[ad_1] The ’34th Seoul Music Awards’ will be presented by WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon, i-dle’s Miyeon, and TOMORROW x TOGETHER’s Soobin! This year’s music ceremony will showcase 18 performing artists, including BTOB, SAY MY NAME, i-dle, ILLIT, Doyoung from NCT, NCT WISH, Young Tak, wave to earth, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, TOMORROW x TOGETHER, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, Hearts2Hearts, Hwang Ga Ram, and QWER. The rookie girl group VVUP will also feature in a special stage as this year’s ‘Rising Stars’. Hosted by the Seoul Music Awards Committee and organized by Sports Seoul, the ’34th Seoul Music Awards’ will be held…