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The surprising thing Toy Story and Mario have in common

The sonic genius that binds these two epic franchises.

Creative Bloq

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 23-29 includes Colin Hanks and Miley Cyrus

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 23-29 include actor Colin Hanks, TV personality Bill Nye the Science Guy and singer-actor Miley Cyrus

The Independent UK

“I don’t know what he was thinking, but he went into the little kitchen behind the control room and returned with a carving knife”: How David Byrne, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz created a sinister new wave classic

With some help from a carving knife

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10 Musicians Who Never Toured—But Still Got Rich

When most people think of wealthy musicians, they imagine massive world tours, sold-out stadiums, and endless nights on the road. But not every successful artist built their fortune by touring. Some avoided the grueling travel schedules entirely, focusing instead on songwriting, studio work, licensing, or other revenue streams. These artists…

Plunged in Debt

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 24-30

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 24-30 include “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, singer Billy Idol and “Dancing With the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli

The Independent UK

The Nike ad celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series with Randy Newman was perfect

This was a real Hollywood ending for the Dodgers, and the ad captured that.

USA Today Sports Media Group

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is a bit of a one-trick pony, but what a trick the pony can do": Is Iron Butterfly's iconic second album the most lopsided hit record ever?

America's first platinum album was a cultural phenomenon, albeit almost accidentally

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Composer Gareth Williams on the 10 things that changed his life

Nan Spowart spoke with composer and songwriter Gareth Williams on the 10 things that changed his life...

The National (Scotland)

Exploring The Masterminds Behind Hollywood's Biggest Hits

Explore the work of renowned songwriters and composers in the music industry, from Disney classics to modern-day musical geniuses.

Top News

A little Randy Newman for Christmas

A holiday appreciation of America’s greatest living songwriter, a month after his 80th birthday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2 include singer Britney Spears, actor Kaley Cuoco and musician apl

The Independent UK

Judi Jackson: My American Songbook review – a brave musical expedition

Spanning Randy Newman to Nina Simone, the US singer’s medley of favourite tunes showcases her powerhouse vocals, which outshine her backing band

The Guardian - UK

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Finding Nemo And Elemental's Composer Opens Up About Working With John Williams On An Iconic Star Wars Movie

Elemental composer Thomas Newman digs into that time John Williams gave him his own moment to remember in Star Wars history.

ABC News

Everything Everywhere All At Once is propelled by music, Son Lux has made history because of it

Everything Everywhere All At Once has been breaking records its entire history and it's score is no different.

The Guardian - UK

Randy Newman’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!

As Trouble in Paradise – which gave the world I Love LA – turns 40, we celebrate the satirical singer-songwriter’s best work

Los Angeles Times

From club fame to major-label outcast: Inside the 20-year saga of Jon Brion’s lost album

LOS ANGELES — Jon Brion used to look through liner notes with a fear of seeing his name. Actually, the name was OK — it was the list of a dozen or more instruments that inevitably appeared next to his name that he began to dread.

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Los Angeles Times

How 2 well-connected LA siblings curated 20 years of eclectic musical magic

LOS ANGELES — Like pretty much everybody else in the world, Sean and Sara Watkins were blown away by Joni Mitchell's surprise return to the stage last month at the Newport Folk Festival, where the 78-year-old singer-songwriter gave her first full public performance since she suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm…

The Guardian - UK

Beware of the Bull: the extraordinary life of singer Jake Thackray revealed

The first biography of the enigmatic poet-songwriter leads a resurgence in popularity for the late northern balladeer whose admirers include Neil Gaiman and Cerys Matthews

The Guardian - UK

Mo Ostin obituary

American record label chief executive who nurtured the careers of Neil Young, James Taylor and Prince

The Guardian - UK

Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95

Headhunted by Frank Sinatra, the head of Warner/Reprise oversaw classic releases by the likes of Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Prince

The Independent UK

Randy Newman cancels European tour dates after breaking his neck

‘Recently, I noticed I was shrinking. People over whom I had towered now towered over me’

The Guardian - UK

Music taste has become the latest weapon in our online dating war

Music is still synonymous with romance – just ask West Elm Caleb. But dating apps reduce it to data points, and a digital playlist is no match for the mixtapes of old

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