Posts by Liam Brooks
How a 1971 song inspired David Gahan’s escape from Basildon
Hope, as Emily Dickinson once mused, is the thing with feathers, but we often find that the deepest sense of
Tin Lung shares the money’s foreboding truth
Tin Lung Unleashes Glitch-Effect Gem ‘THAT’S WHAT THE MONEY IS FOR’ Los Angeles electronic artist Rett Smith’s project, Tin Lung,
Callum Turner named the new James Bond
The crown of 007 is hotly contested, and film insiders are increasingly convinced that Callum Turner is the leading contender
horsegiirL drops HARCORE HEALING EP
The restorative journey of horsegiirL is hitting the dancefloor with a brand new sonic release, a five-track EP titled HARDCORE
Suki Waterhouse at the Sydney Opera House Steps Series
Get ready to soak up some seriously epic sounds, because Live Nation Australia has just unveiled the complete 2026 lineup
Byrne and Eno’s dinner party sparked a classic song
Few creative partnerships manage to be as strange and wonderful as the one forged between David Byrne and Brian Eno,
Meg Ryan fights to erase an 83 movie history
The image of Meg Ryan, the undisputed queen of mainstream romance, often conjures notions of polished glamour and effortless stardom.
Rawayana throws Venezuelan Halloween party in NYC with guests Cheo Pardo & Yorghaki
The city of New York got a vibrant dose of Venezuelan energy on Saturday night when the trippy-pop band Rawayana
Tom Petty names the best of the British Invasion
The landscape of rock and roll in the 1960s was a whirlwind of sound, and while many artists emerged from
Singer who made guitars sound great played up a storm
The art of the guitar solo often involves taking a melody and elevating it to breathtaking heights. If you want
Who played the Mellotron on Life on Mars
David Bowie’s 1973 single, Life on Mars?, is more than just a song; it is an era-defining piece, a swooping
The Wilburys song they initially rejected
When you bring legends to the table, you know you need an A-game. The formation of the Traveling Wilburys was
Watch the 2026 NY Marathon Live Stream
For nearly six decades, the New York Marathon has cemented its place as a massive city-wide event, drawing runners from
Chrissie Hynde: “A fuckin’ excellent guitar player”
For many pioneers of rock, achieving fame often arrives during a period of intense transition, forcing them to grapple with
Bad Company proves they weren’t a one-hit wonder
When a band achieves massive success, the pressure to prove that their triumph is not a fluke can be immense.
Night Ranger’s 40 years of Floyd Rose flicking and big hits
The story of Night Ranger is less about a band and more about the seismic shifts in rock music itself.
Phoenix rejects his career-launching 1995 performance
There is a strange, almost magnetic tension that surrounds the incredible talent of Joaquin Phoenix. As an actor who commands
The scene that took Henry Winkler 45 years to put together
For decades, Henry Winkler was synonymous with cool. He was the quintessential Italian-American icon, sporting the leather jacket, the quiff,
Van Halen vs Hagar over playing ability 2015
The energy of a legendary band like Van Halen has always been defined by a fascinating, sometimes volatile, dynamic. While
Lynch’s 35-year wait: The fear behind the weird movie
For a filmmaker as distinctive as David Lynch, the pursuit of the strange has always been central. Yet, one of
Brian May’s jealousy of the 70s rock giants
Once Bohemian Rhapsody arrived in 1975, Queen had firmly landed themselves at the top of the music world, the result
Christine McVie fights bandmate over her tears 1977
In the high-stakes world of music, especially for a group as explosive as Fleetwood Mac, the presence of a figure
Turnstile: The Bridge to Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and The Clash
When music meets monumental architecture and global compassion, the result is often a truly unforgettable event. Turnstile recently delivered one
Vietnam culture wars and the psychedelic masterpiece of Robert Plant Top five
The year 1967 wasn’t just another turning point; it was the moment when a prophetic vision from three years earlier
Lily Allen’s Scariest Halloween Costume
The music world often thrives on spectacle, but lately, a different kind of fever has been running through the pop