From late-night calls with Stevie Wonder to tours with Frank Sinatra, the US singer seemed primed for pop success – so what caused her to hide from the public for decades? Finally back in the spotlig…
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‘The lyrics to Lola by the Kinks are gross – I was really taken aback’: Moby’s honest playlist ⊕
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The DJ and multi-instrumentalist thinks Donna Summer still sounds like the future, but which ‘unevolved’ Kinks staple can he no longer stomach?
The first song I fell in love with
I would sit by the rad…
3 months ago
Alysa Liu wins Winter Olympics gold to end US women’s 24-year figure skating drought ⊕⊕
20-year-old delivers near-flawless free skate
Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai win silver and bronze
Alysa Liu completed a stunning comeback to competitive figure skating by winning the first Olympic women…
6 months ago
Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes ⊕
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Lack of local content is notable this year in the music platform’s analysis of users’ personal music, podcast and audiobook choices
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It may be Fred Again, Don…
9 months ago
Everything We Do Is Music by Elizabeth Alker review – how the classics shaped pop ○
From Stravinsky to Donna Summer, the story of connections that enriched music – in both directions
One of many things I did not expect to learn in this book is that the BBC benefited from Nazi technol…
13 months ago
‘It burrows into your bones’: how Dancing on My Own became pop’s ultimate sad banger ○
Since its 2010 release, Robyn’s downbeat hit has influenced Charli xcx and Taylor Swift, soundtracked films and TV shows, and been yelled in unison at club nights. What’s the secret of its longevity?
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14 months ago
‘I feel as though I’ve been in chains’: the bittersweet life of lovers rock legend Mari’ Pierre ○
The British-Guyanese singer topped the reggae chart with 1978’s Walk Away, but despite work with Robert Plant and others, she’s rarely returned to the studio. This interview might change that…
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‘What the hell?’ Alysa Liu wins USA’s first women’s figure skating world title in 19 years ○
- Liu completes stunning comeback with world title
- Japan’s Sakamoto finishes second and Chiba third
Alysa Liu completed her stunning comeback to competitive figure skating with a world championship title…
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