We don’t miss these ’90s hits: Do you?
We don’t miss these ’90s hits: Do you? With the passage of time, any era in music can be considered a great one, even if most of what was produced was garbage. For example, there […]
The most controversial song the year you were born: Gen Z edition
The most controversial song the year you were born: Gen Z edition Generation Z was born between 1997 and 2012 into a music landscape shaped by forces no earlier generation faced. YouTube and social media […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Grace Jones!
Grace Beverly Jones, born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, is a world-famous singer, model, and actress known for her bold, sharp style and powerful personality. She became a major cultural icon in […]
How much your favorite artists actually made from hit songs
How much your favorite artists actually made from hit songs A hit song generates money across several income streams simultaneously. Recording royalties, publishing royalties, sync licensing, and performance royalties all flow from different sources. What […]
Old songs, deep calm: The science of nostalgic playlists
When a song takes you back The first chords of a favorite ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s song instantly evoke memories of youth, friends, or first loves. According to research published in Slate, brain imaging studies […]
Blade Runner, Ghostbusters & other overhyped movies that flopped
Hyped Box-Office Bombs Making movies is nothing if not a business. To make it a successful business, movies need more than just talented actors and a compelling plot — they need to be hyped so […]
The most controversial song the year you were born: Boomer edition
The most controversial song the year you were born: Boomer edition Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, and the music surrounding their arrival was some of the most socially charged in American history. […]
War movies & shows that remind us how bad war can be
Best war movies and series you should rewatch War films and series attempt the impossible challenge that has confronted filmmakers since cinema’s earliest days: translating the chaos, heroism, trauma, and tragedy of combat into compelling […]
Can you name the original artists of these famous songs?
Can you name the original artists of these famous songs? When an artist performs a song written by someone else, it’s usually just because they like the song in question. Either that or the producer […]
15 classic movies we still love but are too problematic to watch today: Do you agree?
15 classic movies you still love (but are too problematic to watch today) Classic cinema holds a special place in cultural memory through the magic of Golden Age Hollywood, family viewing traditions, and the artistic […]