Author: Aimee Ferrier Archives: 12/2023

Animator Alex Teoh discusses hand-drawn animation “making a comeback” and the dominance of CGI - Interview - 2023

Animator Alex Teoh discusses hand-drawn animation “making a comeback” and the dominance of CGI

“2D and 3D can coexist together.”

Dec 27, 2023

1983 Reading Rock Festival in the UK

Steven Van Zandt’s favourite Ronnie Spector songs

He was a massive fan of her work.

Dec 26, 2023

The Doors - 1971

‘Back Door Man’: The Doors’ most momentous song?

A blues cover.

Dec 25, 2023

Five obscure and underrated Ennio Morricone scores

The scores that Ennio Morricone was most proud of

The greatest film composer of all time.

Dec 25, 2023

Dennis Wilson - The Beach Boys - Far Out Magazine

Dennis Wilson’s tragic final Christmas

He died when he was just 39.

Dec 25, 2023

The Wolf of Wall Street - Jordan Belfort - Leonardo DiCaprio - 2013

‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and the vulgar celebration of capitalist gluttony

It fails to adequately satirise its subjects.

Dec 25, 2023

Iggy Pop - 1977

How the army inspired Iggy Pop’s ‘Lust For Life’

An iconic song.

Dec 25, 2023

Mick Jagger - The Rolling Stones - Rock n Roll Circus

How Mick Jagger helped The Beach Boys break the UK

He later revealed his hatred for the band.

Dec 24, 2023

PJ Harvey - 2023 - Steve Gullick

A collection of PJ Harvey’s favourite songs

Some great picks.

Dec 24, 2023

Blur - Graham Coxon - Far Out Magazine

Graham Coxon on the “genius” of Kate Bush

He loves Kate Bush.

Dec 24, 2023

Stephen Malkmus releases new single ‘Shadowbanned’

Stephen Malkmus’ favourite 10cc song

He praised the “serious melancholy.”

Dec 24, 2023

The Rolling Stones - 2018

The Rolling Stones song inspired by the blues legend Jimmy Reed

They are significantly influenced by blues musicians.

Dec 23, 2023