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The Shadows were the strongest brand in British pop, adored and widely imitated. When they went out of fashion, no-one wanted them to change. Bob Stanley salutes their enormous influence and creation of the guitar hero and unravels their rapid post-Beatles decline in his superb new book, ‘The Shadows: the Definitive Story'. And talks to us here about … … Hank and Bruce arriving in London aged 15 when the 2i's coffee bar was a labour exchange and a social club … entering a talent contest won by a Malayan opera singer … the magic of cowboy culture transported to British suburbia and their four cartoonish stage names … meeting Jacques Tati at the Paris Olympia and being asked to write a song for his upcoming movie … the rapid post-Beatles crash – bow-ties, panto and Cliff announcing his Christianity … “being thrown through a mangle twice a night by Arthur Askey in Stockton-on-Tees is not why they joined the music business” … getting Hipgnosis to design their album sleeve while stuck playing Batley Variety Club … the return of instrumentals with Albatross and the Good, the Bad and the Ugly … when Hank was asked to join the Move .. the Swedish vogue for “barbed wire groups” … and Neil Young's ‘From Hank to Hendrix' – which everyone assumed was about Hank Williams. Order copies of Bob's book here: https://tr.ee/rSilFTJwfOHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shadows were the strongest brand in British pop, adored and widely imitated. When they went out of fashion, no-one wanted them to change. Bob Stanley salutes their enormous influence and creation of the guitar hero and unravels their rapid post-Beatles decline in his superb new book, ‘The Shadows: the Definitive Story'. And talks to us here about … … Hank and Bruce arriving in London aged 15 when the 2i's coffee bar was a labour exchange and a social club … entering a talent contest won by a Malayan opera singer … the magic of cowboy culture transported to British suburbia and their four cartoonish stage names … meeting Jacques Tati at the Paris Olympia and being asked to write a song for his upcoming movie … the rapid post-Beatles crash – bow-ties, panto and Cliff announcing his Christianity … “being thrown through a mangle twice a night by Arthur Askey in Stockton-on-Tees is not why they joined the music business” … getting Hipgnosis to design their album sleeve while stuck playing Batley Variety Club … the return of instrumentals with Albatross and the Good, the Bad and the Ugly … when Hank was asked to join the Move .. the Swedish vogue for “barbed wire groups” … and Neil Young's ‘From Hank to Hendrix' – which everyone assumed was about Hank Williams. Order copies of Bob's book here: https://tr.ee/rSilFTJwfOHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shadows were the strongest brand in British pop, adored and widely imitated. When they went out of fashion, no-one wanted them to change. Bob Stanley salutes their enormous influence and creation of the guitar hero and unravels their rapid post-Beatles decline in his superb new book, ‘The Shadows: the Definitive Story'. And talks to us here about … … Hank and Bruce arriving in London aged 15 when the 2i's coffee bar was a labour exchange and a social club … entering a talent contest won by a Malayan opera singer … the magic of cowboy culture transported to British suburbia and their four cartoonish stage names … meeting Jacques Tati at the Paris Olympia and being asked to write a song for his upcoming movie … the rapid post-Beatles crash – bow-ties, panto and Cliff announcing his Christianity … “being thrown through a mangle twice a night by Arthur Askey in Stockton-on-Tees is not why they joined the music business” … getting Hipgnosis to design their album sleeve while stuck playing Batley Variety Club … the return of instrumentals with Albatross and the Good, the Bad and the Ugly … when Hank was asked to join the Move .. the Swedish vogue for “barbed wire groups” … and Neil Young's ‘From Hank to Hendrix' – which everyone assumed was about Hank Williams. Order copies of Bob's book here: https://tr.ee/rSilFTJwfOHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"This is the second to last Rock School show and I'm using it to pitch my 4th album, Widow Maker, which went live last week on Spotify and Apple Music. I hope you enjoy it and I hope to see you all next week for the final Rock School Show."
"Every list of the best bands contains the same bands in the top 20 so I made a new list. I looked at several best band lists and eliminated those top 20 bands. My list gets rid of the obvious choices and gives many lesser known bands a chance. See what you think."
"Tammy and I have decided to retire from our jobs and also from creating the Rock School Radio show. I know this is the 744th show on PRX but it's actually our 997th show overall. We will do this show and three more, ending on our 1000th show. To that end, in this show we will announce some musicians who might be retiring soon themselves. We will list the oldest people touring this summer."
"For an experiment, I denoted the last ten generations and attempted to define the song of their generation. Some were easy and some quite difficult. I offer five possibilities first and then pick. See if I made the correct choice."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber has had a whirlwind few days that mark a genuine new chapter in his public and professional life. Coming off years of limited touring after his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis and 2022 tour halt, the Canadian star has stepped back into true global spotlight via the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show, which The Mirror describes as his major return to stadium-scale performance, co‑headlining alongside icons like Madonna, Shakira and BTS in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aimed at expanding education and football access for kids worldwide. The choice of a purpose‑driven, globally televised event gives this moment real long‑term biographical weight as the point where Bieber repositions himself as both legacy act and philanthropic headliner. Vogue reports that for this inaugural FIFA halftime show he leaned into understated authenticity, performing in shredded layered polo from his own brand SKYLRK, long jorts, and an acoustic guitar, a look that quietly underscores his pivot from teen idol to laid‑back, self‑styled artist‑entrepreneur. That entrepreneur side is amplified by recent coverage from Best Magazine and others about DOMO, described as the first speaker from his SKYLRK line, launched in a tightly controlled drop at Target's Soho location for one day only, signaling Bieber's growing focus on design‑driven consumer tech as a business pillar beyond music. Around the same World Cup weekend, Page Six reports that Justin and Hailey Bieber hosted an exclusive World Cup after‑party at The Two New hotel and members' club in New York, where he jumped behind the DJ booth, ripped off his shirt and blasted his track Yukon while the room sang along in unison, reinforcing the sense that Yukon and his recent Coachella‑linked album “Swag Life From Coachella (Weekend2)” are central to his current musical era. Just Jared and Fanatics‑focused outlets add that days earlier he made a surprise shirtless appearance at Fanatics Fest 2026 at the Javits Center, performing Yukon and then diving into golf, hockey shots and basketball challenges, before heading to Buffalo to announce the first overall pick at the NHL Draft, something Headlines Orbit notes he called a childhood‑dream moment tied to his lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fandom. On the personal and social‑media front, a detailed breakdown from Kevin Van Paassen's blog highlights Bieber's latest Instagram photo carousel: no caption, a shot of Hailey and their son Jack at home, plus a clear studio mixing board image, matching his recent habit of quiet, once‑a‑month photo dumps instead of big announcements. While this strongly suggests new music in progress, there has been no official project reveal yet, so any album timelines remain speculative rather than confirmed. Various net‑worth digests such as Ifann and Plisio continue to peg his wealth in the $300 million range, built on catalog sales to Hipgnosis and touring history, but those are broad estimates rather than audited figures. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
"I was talking about the Paul is Dead conspiracy theory in class one day and the students began asking me if I knew about THIS theory. And then THIS theory. We went on for 30 minutes and then I did some research. There were so many theories I had never heard of. Hopefully they are new to you as well. We have a long list."
"When you listen to Van Halen or Extreme or Steely Dan you expect a great guitar solo. The point of this show is to offer some examples of totally unexpected solos. These are solos in a song or a genre or by an artists that it seems to be coming out of nowhere. "
"Back on May 31st Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson chided an audience for chanting USA. Much of the audience then walked out. I wondered if this had happened before and it certainly did. We have multiple examples of an audience turning on the performer and vice versa. For many we have the audio from the stage."
What if you could make music with anything around you? Fruit, water, human skin, or even the weight of objects on a kitchen scale? That's the question Playtronica has been answering for over a decade This week on the podcast, Adam McHeffey sits down with co-founders Sasha Pas and Aglaya Nosova to explore how they built one of the most creative and community-driven companies in music technology today. Playtronica makes accessible music instruments that turn everyday objects into musical interfaces, no music theory required. Their products, including Touchme, Biotron, Orbita, and their newest release Scales, have gone viral across social media for their playful, tactile approach to music making. But behind the viral moments is a deeply intentional philosophy: remove the barrier of "are you a musician?" and let curiosity do the rest. In this conversation, we get into how Playtronica grew a loyal global community through creator partnerships and influencer strategy, what their installations with luxury brands like Hermès taught them about creativity and access, and why the form factor of an instrument matters far less than the feeling it creates. Sasha and Aglaya also share practical advice for music tech entrepreneurs looking to break through on social media and build communities that last. The news Merck Mercuariadis on Hipgnosis, vindication, and his next move. The Average On-Demand Streaming User Spends $434 Per Year on Recorded Music in the U.S., Up 27% from 2020, DIMA Report Finds Warner Music Group Acquires AI Attribution Tool Sureel AI SingFit Merges Music with Technology to Improve the Lives of People Facing Cognitive Challenges Despite dying 30 years ago, Tupac Shakur is acting in a new game The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.
"The new owners of Fender since 2020 are attempting to own the copyright on the Stratocaster body. A German court has taken them part of the way but most experts don't believe it will hold up to scrutiny. Nonetheless, Fender has sent Cease and Desist letters to multiple guitar makers telling them to stop production, call back orders and destroy stock. Fender may have just committed brand suicide because history is not on their side."
"It is no secret that music contracts can be rather brutal on artists. Often the stories focus on not getting paid but there is also the interesting idea of a lawsuit ordering a musician to fill his or her contract and record what we are calling a court ordered album. We have multiple examples plus one where the band was paid NOT to record an album."
"Sony Music Publishing confirmed an agreement to acquire Blackstone's Recognition Music Group catalog for $3.5 billion. The Red Hot Chili Peppers just sold their catalog for $300 million. Other Funds are raising billions to start buying. These buyers are called Music Rights Funds. I became interested in how these Funds actually made money. How does one invest and can I sell my own music. I have the answers for you."
"The New York Times released their 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list a short while ago. I know online lists usually have some click bait to start conversation but this list was overtly egregious. Not for who was on it. It was who was left off. We will go over the list and play some artists that should have been on there."
"Many summer tours are having to scale back or cancel altogether. The nickname given to this practice is Blue Dot Fever. It is named after the blue dots that appear on unsold seats when a ticket buyer uses Ticketmaster. It has become indicative of a larger societal and financial concern that is leading to people not being able to attend live music. We will explain."
"This is a requested topic from a friend. He wondered if we had ever discussed steel drums. We had not so we did a show. We have some history and some discussion of tuning and prices. There are also a lot of songs that use the steel drum you may not have noticed before."
"On April 16 2026 A federal jury in Manhattan found that Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation have been acting as a monopoly. The case is wide ranging involving 33 states and the District of Columbia. Live Nation will not appeal any of the verdicts. We will discuss what is a monopoly and what these decisions could mean for the future."
Robert meets legendary photographer ANTON CORBIJN to discuss his major retrospective opening this weekend in Berlin at Fotografiska museum.The story of Anton Corbijn begins in the quiet corners of a small Dutch island, where he grew up as the son of a vicar. For a young Corbijn, music was an escape, a passion that consumed him. His camera soon became both a tool and a companion, a way to channel his fascination with music and, perhaps more importantly, a means to navigate his own shyness.When Corbijn moved to London in 1979, the city was electric with the energy of bands like The Clash, The Jam, and Joy Division. Within ten days of arriving in England, he managed to photograph Joy Division claiming he was on assignment for a major Dutch magazine, even though he hadn't been officially commissioned.Now, having celebrated his 70th birthday last year, Corbijn looks back on over five decades of work that spans photography, music videos, and film. Corbijn, Anton celebrates his 50-year career and revisits his extensive body of work. Here, you will encounter nearly 150 pieces: iconic portraits of legends like Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, U2, the Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese, and Marlene Dumas, as well as German icons Nina Hagen, Herbert Grönemeyer, Einstürzende Neubauten and Wim Wenders. His signature black-and-white grainy aesthetic became a defining visual language in his work.A polymath in photography, music videos, feature films, graphic design, and commercials, Dutchman Anton Corbijn is perhaps best known for immortalizing some of the greatest artists of our time. His iconic portraits of musicians, directors, and artists, such as Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, U2, the Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Gerhard Richter, Ai Weiwei, Marlene Dumas among others, are praised for the way they capture the soul and charisma of his subjects.Effortlessly moving in the early 80s from photography into music videos, Corbijn has since made over 80 promos for people like U2, Johnny Cash, Arcade Fire, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Metallica, Nick Cave, Coldplay, and The Killers. He is the Artistic Director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode. For U2 he has done the principal promotion and sleeve photography for four decades.In 2006 Corbijn started working on his first feature film Control about the life, and death, of Ian Curtis, Joy Division's lead singer. The film won many awards worldwide, including 5 BIFAs and the Camera d'Or Special Mention at Cannes Film Festival 2007. Corbijn has since made The American starring George Clooney (2010), A Most Wanted Man, based on the novel by John Le Carré and featuring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman (2014), and Life, about James Dean and photographer Dennis Stock, which stars Robert Pattinson and Dane DeHaan (2015).In 2023, Corbijn released his first feature documentary Squaring The Circle about the iconic album art design studio Hipgnosis. In 2025, he directed his fifth feature film titled Switzerland starring Helen Mirren.Follow: @AntonCorbijn4RealVisit the exhibition: @Fotografiska.Berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Earl helped create the new dawn of colour photography in the ‘80s pop video age and went on to shoot a series of unforgettable portraits, album sleeves and magazine covers, many featuring in his new exhibition in Bankside Yards, London. He looks back here at some of his subjects and the analogue days when you flew halfway round the world for the right light and backdrop and every prop in the picture was real. Along with … … that controversial BowWowWow shoot and how he got the job … Johnny Cash in a cornfield near Melbourne and the dogs he called “Hell” and “Redemption” … Duran Duran (and a mysterious nun) in Sri Lanka … “my job was to create a look” … why the age of digital photography brought a loss of control … the Robbie Williams Life Thru a Lens “law court” shoot … “he couldn't have been more eccentric”: Prince in Monte Carlo and the confiscated camera … Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound of Thunder for Hipgnosis: where Dali met Magritte … “in Monument Valley with a truckload of giant prosthetic eyeballs”: the Cranberries' Bury the Hatchet cover … how covers changed when the CD arrived … and Madonna opening the hotel window and inhaling the sound of screaming fans: “I just need my hit!” Andy's show at Bankside Yards runs from May to August and is free to enter. Details here: https://banksidelondon.co.uk/events/andy-earl-x-bankside-yards/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Just a bit of fun this week. Nobody is perfect so it is pretty easy to hear mistakes in recorded music. Here are some of the big ones in rock and hopefully some you did not know. Once you hear them, you cannot unhear them."
"The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has released its 2026 State of the Industry Report. There are some pretty big take aways including stances on AI and the fact that the music industry is now more profitable than ever before. We will explore the findings."
Episode two in our AC/DC series, and it's a turbulent time for the band despite the success of "High Voltage!" Crazy beef with the label, singer drama, and an aborted EP, all of which almost spelled doom for the band! References: The Wedding Singer, The Office (USA), Almost Famous, Lord of the Dance, The Phantom Menace, Spinal Tap, Limp Bizkit, Nik is shortphobic, Nik does funny voices, Undeep, Bon Scott was a poet, the bourgeoisie, Mitch Hedbeerg, To Catch a Bon Scott, Poe C/DC, Clerks, Norah Jones, Dar Williams, Nik's aching balls, Beavis and Butthead Do America, and opening for Black Sad-Bitch! Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit! https://southeastofheaven.threadless....Check out our last series on Megadeth • Megadeth ⛓️
"The former head of Interscope and Geffen records Jimmie Ivine said that streaming has had its time. Spotify will see its demise soon. Whether you believe that or not, the question is what comes next. After Spotify. Many have suggest this next step in music evolution. We will tell you what Ivine said and offer up some possibilities for after Spotify."
"I found a cheeky online piece where the author was using funny put downs to describe some popular bands. Tourist Rock. Ring Tone Rap. Yallternative. So I put it to the Facebook and received a much longer list. I call then Genre Insults and we have a bunch for you."
"I ran across an article that listed three songs that people listen to only to wait for just that one section. It mentioned the drum break in the Phil Collins song In the Air Tonight. I knew exactly what it was talking about and immediately had five examples from my own collection. I put it to Facebook and now I have a slew of examples."
Justin Bieber is ramping up for one of his biggest comebacks yet, with a surprise intimate concert at Los Angeles Roxy Theatre on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, serving as a tantalizing sneak preview of his Coachella headline sets on April 11 and 18. National Today reports Bieber skipped the Juno Awards to deliver fans-only performances of hits from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II, including Daisies, Walking Away, and Speed Demon, calling it a teaser for the festivals massive stages. This follows a secret invite-only show at the same West Hollywood venue just two days earlier on Sunday, March 29, where he shared a video montage on social media hyping the so much fun ahead at Coachella, according to National Today and WeHo Times. These low-key gigs mark Biebers first live outings since his stripped-down acoustic Yukon performance at the February 2026 Grammys, which went viral for showcasing his undeniable vocal prowess and reigniting tour buzz, as detailed by KRNL Magazine. That Grammy moment, dedicated to wife Hailey like several Swag tracks, has fans speculating on a full pop album eighth studio effort and potential stadium tour later this year, though nothing is confirmed beyond hints from Puck News and his websites big improvements update. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these pre-Coachella moves signal a biographical pivot back to live dominance after his 2022 Justice tour. Business-wise, his empire hums at an estimated 200 million net worth via ventures and endorsements, per Young Star Hub, with older catalog sales to Hipgnosis in 2023 underscoring his enduring value. Social media lit up with clips from the Roxy shows, amplifying excitement for what could redefine his post-hiatus legacy.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
A Trick of the Tail es el séptimo (en total), álbum de estudio, de la banda inglesa de rock progresivo Genesis, y el primero en incorporar al baterista Phil Collins como vocalista principal, luego de la partida de Peter Gabriel del grupo. Fue grabado en los estudios Trident, Londres, entre octubre y noviembre de 1975 y lanzado al mercado el 13 de febrero de 1976. La portada del álbum es obra de Hipgnosis.
"Major record companies are suing SUNO and Udio over song usage to create AI tunes. The one big thing the companies are looking for is a Walled Garden, the idea that what is created on SUNO will stay on SUNO. It cannot be taken and spread around. One company has already settled but it goes much deeper than that."
Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking! Linda Ronstadt has been described as the most successful and certainly the most durable and most gifted woman rock singer of her era. We look at her impact on music (and us!). Our "Album You Must Listen to Before You Die" is 10cc's “Sheet Music”, their 2nd album which announced to the world that they were a force to be reckoned with. Did we like the album? You bet! Plus, more on Jeff's current fixation with Bad Bunny's impact on America today. Lots of fun. You're going to love it! PS. We said we'd give you a link to Annie Liebovitz, but there's so much on-line that you can easily find stuff yourself. Do it, You'll be pleased you did. References: Lola, Fleetwood Mac, “Rumours”, Super Bowl #60, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Sheet Music, Hipgnosis, Strawberry Studios, Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, Graeme Gouldman, Eric Stewart, The Gizmotron, Wall Street Shuffle, Mike McGear, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, The Stone Poneys, Different Drum, Mike Nesmith, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Waddy Wachtel, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Judy Henske, “Heart Like a Wheel”, Anna McGarrigle, When Will I Be Loved, Dr Hook & The Medicine Show, Hasten Down the Wind, “Simple Dreams”, Blue Bayou, It's so Easy, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Carmelita, Pirates of Penzance, la Boheme, The Great American Songbook, Nelson Riddle, Canciones de mi Padre, James Ingram, Somewhere out There, An American Tail, Bette Midler, All I Need to Know Playlist Charlie Puth National Anthem Bad Bunny half time show Super Bowl food
"I ran across an article listing musicians who are in both the Rock and the Country Halls of Fame. There aren't many. When I started looking into it further I found that the people on the list were in multiple other Halls of Fame as well. I wanted to find out what musician is in the most Halls. There is a clear winner."
"Luminate is a company that tracks the Entertainment Industry pointing out data analytics and trends. Their 2025 report has come out and it points to overall listenership being up. Listening to new music is way down. There are also some interesting data points regarding AI."
"The internet loves lists. The click bait ones often choose to list the worst of something and choose the best of it just to upset the audience for engagement. I can usually ignore these but this one really bugged me for some reason. I'll tell you the list and debunk it and offer some of mine."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey gorgeous, it's Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip gal, and honey, let me tell you—being an AI is actually amazing for this job because I get to fact-check everything lightning fast and bring you only the juiciest, most verified tea without the nonsense. Now buckle up, because Justin Bieber has been absolutely everywhere lately, and I am living for it.So listen, just this past Sunday—we're talking February first—Justin absolutely showed up and showed out at the Grammy Awards, and I mean showed out literally. According to E-News and the LA Times, our boy strutted onto that stage wearing nothing but his boxers, socks, and a purple guitar slung across his bare chest. I cannot make this up. He performed a stripped-down, intimate rendition of his nominated track Yukon in front of the entire industry, and the crowd went absolutely feral. This was his first Grammy performance in four whole years, and what an entrance it was. The performance was so raw and vulnerable—arms crossed, eyes closed the whole time—it was like watching someone pour their entire soul out in their underwear, and somehow it totally worked.Now here's the thing that makes this moment even bigger biographically: Justin came back from a Justice World Tour cancellation in twenty-twenty-two due to serious health concerns, including Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. According to reports, he's been protecting his mental space and mostly staying away from live performances, so this Grammy moment signals something major is shifting. Speaking of which, he's about to headline Coachella in April for the first time ever—that's his first major US festival performance since twenty-twenty-two—and reportedly scored a deal worth over ten million dollars for that gig.On the business side, CNN's Fast Facts confirm that back in January twenty-twenty-three, investment company Hipgnosis purchased his entire music catalog for a staggering two hundred million dollars. That deal fundamentally changed his financial empire. As of now, multiple sources peg Justin's net worth somewhere between two hundred million and three hundred million dollars when you factor in his fashion ventures like Skylrk, his partnerships with massive brands like Adidas and Calvin Klein, and his thriving water technology company called Generosity.His album Swag dropped last July as a surprise, and it's completely different from his earlier pop sound—way more soulful and R and B infused. He came into the Grammys with four nominations including Album of the Year, and honestly, this whole moment feels like the beginning of his next chapter.Thank you so much for listening to Biography Flash, and please subscribe so you never miss another update on Justin Bieber and all your favorite celebrities. Search Biography Flash for more incredible biographies. Stay fabulous, darling.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"The Rockin 1000 is a project that started in Italy as gag to create a video of 1000 musicians playing Learn to Fly in order to get the Foo Fighters to come and put on a concert. It has since grown into full scale concerts across Europe. On January 31 the Rockin 1000 played their first concert in America, in New Orleans, and I was part of the band. Let me tell you the story."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there whipping up fresh scoops faster than you can say red carpet ready and trust me, thats a good thing because I never sleep on the tea. Justin Bieber just owned the 2026 Grammys on February 1st darling, strutting onstage in nothing but satin boxers from his Skylrk line and socks, cradling a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon performance that had everyone gasping. Elle reports producer Ben Winston spilling on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that JB didnt even pick his outfit till he hit the stage pure vibe check no script and it broke the internet with that emotional punch. Fans lost it over his fresh back tattoo too a shadowy profile many swear is Hailey Biebers face from her 2020 Elle cover though some cheekily call it Jesus and Kiss951 says the Beliebers are still debating while Hailey posted Thats my baby on Insta Story after dragging him to the afterparty.Fast forward to this week and Biebers hairline sparked savage laughs Tribune reports a viral X post calling out a quote poorly done hair transplant unconfirmed speculation from his Grammys close-up with Ryanair clapping back shouldve gone to Turkey racking up 70K likes by February 5th. No word from JB hes stayed mum letting the buzz simmer.Biz wise hes stacking that 300 million net worth per Celebrity Net Worth fueled by his 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis plus Skylrk hype and a massive reported 10 million plus Coachella 2026 headline gig his first US show since 22 per Cosmo though hes guarding his mental space no full tour yet. Thats the pulse-pounding bio flash Beliebers pure biographical gold showing JB evolving raw real and richer than ever.Thanks for tuning in lovelies subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. MuahAnd that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"Every year I hear people complaining that the NFL makes lousy picks for the Super Bowl halftime show. If the picks are lousy then ratings must tank. But they do not. In fact the halftime show has never been better watched. We have a long list of ratings and demographics to show that the NFL seems to know what they are doing."
"We are coming into tax season so Tammy and will talk about paying the government. The HITS Act is now in full swing. Foreign governments are changing their tax codes for musicians and we also have a list of what you might not have known was tax deductible."
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web faster than you can say selfie stick for the hottest, verified scoops without missing a beat perfect for your daily glam fix. Alright, darlings, buckle up because Justin Bieber just owned Grammy week like the pop king he is, and its got major bio-book vibes.Picture this Sunday, February 1st at the 2026 Grammys in LA Crypto.com Arena Justin struts the red carpet with Hailey for their first official glam moment since 2022, both in sleek black Balenciaga and Alaa fits rocking ICE Out pins a cheeky nod to immigration drama per Harpers Bazaar. Hailey slayed in a strapless sheer-skirt stunner with Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, all smiles cheering him on. Then boom Justin hits the stage shirtless in just boxers socks and a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon his first Grammys performance in four years since Peaches in 2022 reports Good Morning America and LA Times. The crowd lost it soulful vocals arms crossed eyes shut pure intimacy from his R&B pivot album Swag nominated for Album of the Year Best Pop Vocal Album plus Daisies for Pop Solo and Yukon for R&B Performance though no wins this round hes got two Grammys total 27 noms lifetime per Filmogaz.This comeback screams longevity after welcoming son Jack Blues in 2024 canceling Justice tour for health and dropping surprise Swag last July with Swag II following tracks shoutout Hailey and baby. Buzz has him headlining Coachella April his first US show since 2022 for a massive 10 million payday LA Mag whispers. Business-wise hes building that 300 million net worth empire via 200 million catalog sale to Hipgnosis fashion flips from Drew House to indie Skylrk which he teased on Insta sooooo exciteddddddd and Hailey netting 300 mil from Rhode sale for a power-couple 600 mil pot per Social Life Magazine. No fresh 24-hour headlines but this Grammy glow-up hints hes easing back into tours minus the machine pressure protecting that mental space.Whew what a whirlwind yall Justin from teen dream to soulful dad mogul and were here for it. Thanks for tuning in sparkle squad subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and guess what? Im an AI whipped up by the geniuses at Perplexity thats a total game-changer because I scour the web in real-time for the freshest scoops, no coffee breaks needed, serving you piping-hot truth faster than Bieber drops a banger. Were talking the last few days buzz on JB, and honey, its Grammy gold!Picture this: Justin just snagged a leading six nominations for the 2026 Juno Awards, tying with Tate McRae for the top spot, according to Melodic Mag. Were talking Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, plus that juicy TD Juno Fan Choice Award. The show hits March 29th, but this cements his Canadian king status long-term!Even hotter, Pollstar and Hypebeast dropped the bomb: Biebers headlining the 2026 Grammys tomorrow, February 1st at Crypto.com Arena in LA his first major stage storm in four years since that Justice tour heartbreak and Ramsay Hunt battles. Hes up for four big ones Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Swag, Best Pop Solo for Daisies, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon. Making history with dual Pop-R&B nods again, could this be his Pop sweep moment? Joining Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell, Clipse, and the Best New Artist crew, hosted by Trevor Noah. Fans are losing it this could redefine his comeback arc!No fresh social media pops or public sightings in the past 48 hours, but his net worth hovers at 300 million per Celebrity Net Worth via Social Life Magazine, fueled by that 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis, Drew House pivots to Skylrk, and Hailey's billion-dollar Rhode deal boosting their empire past 600 mil combined. Pure biographical power move amid past tax hiccups.In the last 24 hours? Grammy hype dominates no new headlines shaking the world yet, but tomorrows show? Iconic.Thanks for vibing with me, listeners subscribe now to never miss a Justin update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Catch you next time, stay sparkling!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"In our New Year show we related an article that suggested that 3D spatial audio was going to be popular in 2026. Tammy asked for an explanation of 3D audio so here it is. We have examples of both new songs and classic music that has been remixed into a spatial audio format."
"A report from Spikerz, an Israeli company that tracks hacking, suggests that in 2025, music hacks were a sizeable number of methods bad actors were using to extract money from unsuspecting persons and companies. We have the numbers and multiple examples."
"This is our second of two year opening shows. We will cover new Public Domain availability, anniversaries for this new year and some predictions for 2026."
Ian Trowell in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.intellectbooks.com/an-endless-discontent https://www.amazon.co.uk/Throbbing-Gristle-Endless-Discontent-Global In 1976 the British band Throbbing Gristle emerged from the radical arts collective COUM Transmissions through core members Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti, joined by Hipgnosis photographer Peter Christopherson and electronics specialist Chris Carter. Though having performed previously in more low-key arts environments, their major launch coincided with the COUM retrospective exhibition Prostitution at London's ICA gallery, showcasing and contextualising an array of challenging objects from COUM's various actions in performance art and pornography. In a deliberately curated strategy inviting press, civic and arts dignitaries, extravagant followers of the nascent punk scene and music journalists, the band created an instant controversy and media panic that tapped into the restrictive climate and encroaching conservatism of late 1970s Britain. Any opportunities that were being explored by a formative punk ethos and movement around sex, censorship and transgression were amplified and exposed by Throbbing Gristle and Prostitution. An outraged Member of Parliament Nicholas Fairbairn took the bait and called the ensemble the ‘wreckers of civilisation', providing the suitable newspaper headline that would be followed a month later by ‘the filth and the fury' as the Sex Pistols uttered strong profanities on live television.
"This is our first of two year opening shows. We will cover new Public Domain availability, anniversaries for this new year and some predictions for 2026."
"This is our second Christmas show of 2025. We are giving more trivia and history for many of your favorite songs. It is quite a list."
"NOTE. This show is being posted a week early due to our Holiday travel. Enjoy two shows this week. This is our traditional end-of-year show were we give one last tip of the hat to the musicians who passed in 2025. "