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04/11/2025

R I P Karin Glenmark
Artist and songwriter Karin has died, she was 73 years old.

Gemini were a Swedish brother and sister duo, consisting of Karin and Anders Glenmark. The duo released two original albums: Gemini and Geminism. Both albums reached the Swedish Top 20, while their success was limited to Scandinavia. Their only truly international release was the single ""Just Like That" is a song written by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The song was originally recorded in 1982 by the group, and went unreleased. It would later be officially recorded and released by the Swedish sibling duo Gemini, made up of Karin and Anders Glenmark. Gemini's version was produced by Andersson, Ulvaeus, and Anders Glenmark. It was released on 10 March 1986, and was included on their self-titled debut album (1985). Gemini's version is heavily rewritten compared to ABBA's version, with a slower arrangement and completely different verses. Gemini would gain minor success with this cover.
The ABBA version has never been released officially. Recorded in 1982, as a track for a forthcoming ABBA album, Benny and Björn decided something was inherently 'wrong' with the track (verse and melody didn't match), and the track was discarded. When the album plans were cancelled in 1982, it was decided instead to release a compilation with two new singles. The new tracks on The Singles turned out to be "The Day Before You Came" and "Under Attack", while "Just Like That" didn't even become a B-side.
Three demo versions of the ABBA recording have appeared on many bootleg records nevertheless, all originating from cassettes that were stolen from Björn's car in Stockholm around 1983. The three demos have been nicknamed the 'slow', 'na-na-na' and 'saxophone' versions. A snippet of one of the demos was made available in the "ABBA Undeleted" medley of unreleased tracks, included on the Thank You for the Music box set, released in 1994. Another unreleased track from the 1982 sessions, which was also included on the stolen cassettes, "I Am the City", was released in 1993 on More ABBA Gold.

Karin Glenmark had a musical career spanning more than 50 years. She had participated in Melodifestivalen five times – as a solo artist, in the group Glenmarks and with her brother Anders in the sibling duo Gemini.
One of the songs she is most associated with is the title song to the film "Mio min Mio" (1987), which was written by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and performed by Gemini.
Karin Glenmark sang the role of Svetlana in the concert tour of “Chess” and also played Fantine in “Les Misérables.” Her last solo album, with songs by Michael Saxell and Jacques Werup, was released in 1996.

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30/10/2025

Brian May was getting more tense with every rejected solo - which was exactly what Freddie Mercury wanted.
It was 1990, and Queen was recording at Mountain Studios in Montreux and Metropolis Studios in London. The Innuendo sessions were unlike anything the band had experienced before. Freddie Mercury was gravely ill with AIDS - a fact known only to Brian, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and a few close confidantes. They kept the secret even from their own families.
The weight of that secret was crushing Brian. His marriage was ending. His father had just died. And every day in the studio, he watched his closest friend deteriorate while pretending everything was normal to the outside world. Freddie had made his position clear to the band: he wanted to work "until I f*cking drop," and he expected their support without discussion.
They were working on "The Show Must Go On" - a song that Brian had helped shape from a basic sequence by John Deacon, Freddie, and Roger. He'd made demos, chopped things up, added his guitar work until he felt he could play it for the others. The track had come together as what Brian later called "a gift from heaven."
Now they needed the guitar solo.
Brian played his first take. Freddie told him he could do better. Play it again.
Brian played it again. "No, I don't like it," Freddie said.
Assistant engineer John Brough watched as Brian's shoulders tightened with each rejection. Another take. Another dismissal.
"Oh, that's rubbish," Freddie announced.
Brian was wound tight now, visibly tense. The studio felt smaller with each failed attempt.
Then Freddie delivered the line he'd been building toward: "Oh, come on! You and that fireplace guitar... play it like you mean it!"
The Red Special - the instrument Brian had built with his father from fireplace wood and motorcycle parts, the guitar he'd played on every Queen record for two decades - reduced to "that fireplace guitar." Dismissive. Mocking. Perfectly calculated.
Brian let rip with a solo that tore through the track. Everything he'd been holding in - the grief, the fear, the exhaustion of keeping secrets - came through his fingers.
The moment he finished, Freddie's face split into a huge grin. He'd gotten exactly what he was after. Freddie knew what Brian could do, and he knew Brian well enough to know how to push him past overthinking and into just playing.
The song became what critics called "a heavy metal triumph" - proof that Queen was still a genuine rock band. It was Freddie's final tribute to his audience, powered by the solo he'd provoked Brian into delivering.

30/10/2025

🎃 It’s Halloween, let’s talk about a truly chilling song.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds “Song of Joy” (1996)
Few artists have explored darkness and dread as deeply as Nick Cave. The Australian leader of the Bad Seeds has long been fascinated by the grim and macabre, but in the mid-Nineties he took that obsession to its peak with Murder Ballads — an album whose self-explanatory title delivers exactly what it promises. Across its tracks, Cave recounts the deaths of dozens of hapless fictional victims with poetic precision and unnerving calm.
Its haunting opener, “Song of Joy,” was originally conceived as a sequel to Cave’s Milton-inspired classic “Red Right Hand.” The song tells the story of a man who meets a “sweet and happy” woman named Joy, whom he marries, only to one day find her brutally murdered:
“She had been bound with electrical tape,
In her mouth a gag —
She’d been stabbed repeatedly and stuffed into a sleeping bag.”
The killer, it seems, also took the lives of the narrator’s three daughters. By the end, Cave leaves listeners with the chilling sense that the storyteller may know far more than he admits.
“They never caught the man,” Cave intones.
“He’s still on the loose.”

And, of course, we can’t forget Cave’s darkly romantic duet with Kylie Minogue, “Where the Wild Roses Grow,” which topped charts and proved that even murder can sound hauntingly beautiful.

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23/10/2025

R .I .P. Dave Ball
Dave Ball, the pioneering electronic musician best known as one half of the groundbreaking duo Soft Cell and as part of the acclaimed acid house act The Grid, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Tuesday, October 22. He was 66.
His longtime musical partner and Soft Cell bandmate Marc Almond, who collaborated with Ball for 46 years, led the tributes, describing him as a “wonderfully brilliant musical genius.”
Ball’s final performance with Soft Cell took place only weeks ago at the Rewind Festival in Henley-on-Thames, where the band headlined before more than 20,000 fans.
Formed in 1979 while Ball and Almond were art students at Leeds Polytechnic, Soft Cell went on to define the sound of British electronic music in the 1980s and beyond. Their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981), reshaped pop music and inspired a wave of synth-driven acts such as Yazoo, Eurythmics, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure.
Their second single, Tainted Love backed with Where Did Our Love Go, topped charts in the UK and 17 other countries, becoming Britain’s best-selling single of 1981.

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23/10/2025

R I P Klaus Doldinger
He was a German saxophonist known for his work in jazz and as a film music composer. He founded the group Passport in 1971; they played in different formations for decades and became successful internationally.
Doldinger’s breakthrough in film came with his sparse, electronic-tinged soundtrack to Petersen’s Petersen’s submarine drama Das Boot (1981). Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat. The title theme’s steadily ascending line, mirroring the claustrophobic tension within the sub, became a signature motif. An early 90s techno remix of the theme, by the German band U96 (named after the submarine’s military designation) spent 13 weeks at number one of the German single charts and topped charts across much of Europe.
Doldinger returned to big-screen fantasy with The NeverEnding Story (1984), Petersen’s adaptation of Michael Ende’s classic children’s book. Doldinger’s original score was a classical European affair, with sweeping strings and brass-heavy cues (with only the occasional synth coloring) inspired by the film’s fairy-tale origins. For The NeverEnding Story‘s international release, producers brought in Flashdance composer Giorgio Moroder to give Doldinger’s score a sleeker pop-synth gloss, adding drum machines and arpeggiated synthesizers, as well as a new title song, performed by English pop singer Limahl, which was a top 10 hit on the single charts in the U.S. and U.K.

From the 1984 Wolfgang Petersen film "The NeverEnding Story" with Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, Sydney Bromley, Gerald McRaney...

20/10/2025

Welcome back Lily, she had been missed !
Lily Allen reveals new album West End Girl is coming imminently
It will be her first project since 2018's No Shame
Lily Allen has announced her fifth studio album West End Girl which will be released this Friday (October 24).
One of the most respected voices in UK pop music thanks to her sharp truth-telling and infectious melodies, she's inspired a whole generation of stars since including the likes of Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and PinkPantheress. Lily Allen gained prominence with her 2006 Number 1 single Smile, from debut album Alright Still which peaked at Number 2 on the Official Albums Chart, pushing the Londoner into mainstream stardom.
Two Number 1 albums followed in It's Not Me It's You in 2009, featuring her second chart-topping single The Fear, and 2014's Sheezus, before Allen stepped away from music in 2018 into stage and screen opportunities, authoring explosive memoir My Thoughts Exactly, before dipping into the world of podcasting alongside Miss Me co-host Miquita Oliver.

Following much speculation, the Brit announced the exciting news early this morning with the new record marking her first since the Mercury nominated No Shame over seven years ago.
West End Girl will feature 14 tracks which were all written by Lily, mainly in collaboration with her musical director Blue May. The story behind West End Girl focuses on her move to New York as a basis to reveal her most recent experiences.

19/10/2025

Think “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was originally a Cyndi Lauper song? Think again.

The track was actually written in 1979 by rock musician Robert Hazard, who recorded a demo that received some local college radio play around Philadelphia. Originally conceived as a rock song from a male perspective, it was never officially released by Hazard.
The turning point came when Hazard’s friend, producer Rick Chertoff, introduced the song to Cyndi Lauper, who was preparing her debut album. Lauper reimagined it entirely flipping the script with a feminist twist. She subtly altered the lyrics (with Chertoff’s encouragement) and infused the track with a playful, rebellious spirit. She also brought her own creative vision to the production, reshaping it into a bright, pop-electronic anthem.
To bring the sound to life, Chertoff enlisted two of his longtime friends from the Ho***rs keyboardist Rob Hyman and guitarist Eric Bazilian to join the recording sessions. Lauper would later say that the Ho***rs were “my band before I had a band.” The track appeared on her iconic 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual.
Musically, the song is driven by bright synthesizers and set in the key of F♯ major. But beyond the catchy hooks, it delivers a powerful message: women want the same freedom and fun that men have always claimed. Music historian Gillian G. Gaar described it as a “strong feminist statement,” an “anthem of female solidarity,” and a “playful romp celebrating female camaraderie.”
Ironically, the massive success of Lauper’s version eclipsed Robert Hazard’s own career. While Lauper’s single was going Gold, Hazard’s 1984 album Wing of Fire failed commercially. Still, the royalties made him a millionaire enough to buy a lake house and a horse farm in New Jersey though, as he later remarked, “federal taxes took most of it.”
Tensions briefly flared when Lauper suggested in interviews that she had co-written the song, prompting Hazard to serve her with a cease and desist letter. Despite that, Girls Just Want to Have Fun remains one of the most iconic pop songs of the '80s — and a rare case of a cover version radically redefining a song’s meaning, audience, and legacy.

Robert Hazard was an American musician. He wrote, composed, and recorded the song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1979, which was covered in 1983 by Cyndi L...

17/10/2025

R I P Ace Frehley, Kiss lead guitarist and band’s cofounder.
The musician, who inspired a generation of guitarists and performed on Kiss' first nine albums, died on Thursday in a New Jersey hospital after suffering injuries during a recent fall, his family said in a statement.
When Kiss released their self-titled debut album in 1974, critics were mostly cold, but the band quickly became famous and loved by their fans for their wild live shows, white and black makeup and leather costumes, inspired by the New York Dolls and Alice Cooper. Each member had a different persona, with Frehley being the Spaceman (or “Space Ace”), Simmons the Demon, Stanley the Starchild and Criss the Catman.
In keeping with the band’s theatrics, Frehley was known for playing a trademarked, modified Les Paul, which was designed to fill the stage with smoke during his guitar solos. He never took a guitar lesson, saying in a 2009 interview: “I’m an anomaly, I’m an un-schooled musician. I don’t know how to read music, but I’m one of the most famous guitar players in the world, so go figure.”
When all four members of Kiss released solo albums on the same day in 1978, it was Frehley’s that sold best, with his cover of Russ Ballard’s song New York Groove becoming a hit.

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16/10/2025

R.I.P. Jack White (Producer)
Jack White, born Horst Nußbaum on 2 September 1940 in Cologne, Germany, was a prominent German composer, music producer, singer, and former professional footballer.
Early Life & Football Career
From childhood he was passionate about both football and music, but initially pursued football professionally. He played as a midfielder for several clubs, including FC Viktoria Köln, FK Pirmasens, TSC Zweibrücken, and PSV Eindhoven. After about six years playing professionally, he continued playing as an amateur with Tennis Borussia Berlin while transitioning into a music career.
Music Career & Influence
White began his music career in the late 1960s as a singer but found his greater success as a producer and songwriter. He wrote and produced numerous hits for German‑language artists in the 1970s, and then moved into international production, notably helping launch major hits like Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” (1982), “Self Control” (1984), “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, and “When the Rain Begins to Fall”. He also worked with David Hasselhoff, including the famous “Looking for Freedom.”
To better collaborate with English‑speaking artists and managers, he adopted the stage name Jack White, stepping away from his birth name.
Labels & Later Years
He founded several companies/labels including White Records, JWP AG, and Gloriella Music, under which he produced for German and international artists.
Jack White officially retired from performing in 2014, after a final performance at a “Summer Festival by the Lake.” His active years in music spanned roughly from 1964 to 2014.
He passed away on 16 October 2025 in Berlin at the age of 85.

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16/10/2025

R I P MTV
MTV to shut down music channels after 40 years
Forty years after revolutionizing how we consume music on television, MTV is pulling the plug on five of its longstanding music channels, leaving only its reality-driven flagship to carry on. But this move isn’t just about programming cuts. It signals a deeper transformation in how audiences discover, experience, and monetize music today. Keep reading to find out what’s really behind MTV’s retreat from music and whether this marks the end of a broadcast era or simply its next chapter.
The final curtain is drawing on the era of music television: MTV is preparing to pull the plug on five of its dedicated music channels in the United Kingdom by December 31 of this year. According to a report by the BBC, channels including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live are all scheduled to cease broadcasting.
This closure symbolizes a complete shift from the network’s legacy, which began as the world’s first 24-hour music broadcaster, famously launching in the US in 1981 with The Buggles’ prophetic track, Video Killed the Radio Star. While the main MTV HD channel will remain on air, its programming will be dedicated entirely to reality fare like Naked Dating UK and Geordie Shore, a far cry from the music video countdowns that defined a generation following the U.K. channel’s 1997 launch.
Why MTV is shutting down its music channels in the U.K.
MTV’s decision to close five of its U.K. music channels marks a significant shift driven by changing viewer habits and economic pressures. In an era where fans can instantly stream their favorite songs and videos on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok, traditional music television has struggled to keep audiences engaged.

At long last.

13/10/2025

French electronic music powerhouse David Guetta has dropped a brand new single, “Gone Gone Gone”, teaming up with Teddy Swims and Tones And I for what’s shaping up to be one of the standout collaborations of 2025. The track, out now through Atlantic Records / Warner Music, fuses Guetta’s euphoric dance production with gospel-infused soul and emotional pop vocals from two of the world’s most distinctive voices.
Opening with house keys and strings, “Gone Gone Gone” builds into an anthemic blend of rhythm and emotion. Teddy Swims delivers his signature rasp, while Tones And I’s powerhouse vocal brings intensity and heart. Together, they explore the push-and-pull of toxic love – the chaos, the beauty, and the release – all under Guetta’s signature big-room production.

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10/10/2025

R.I.P Moody Blues singer John Lodge

He was an English musician, best known as bass guitarist, co-lead vocalist and songwriter of the longstanding rock band the Moody Blues. He also worked as a record producer and collaborated with other musicians outside the band.
The late musician helped steer the Moody Blues into an exciting and groundbreaking new era of psychedelia.
“Nights in White Satin" was their biggest and most Iconic hit . It was first featured as the segment "The Night" on the album Days of Future Passed. When first released as a single in 1967, it reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and number 103 in the United States in 1968. It was the first significant chart entry by the band since "Go Now" and its recent lineup change, in which Denny Laine and Clint Warwick had resigned and both Hayward and John Lodge had joined.
When reissued in 1972, the single hit number two in the US for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 (behind "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash) and hit number one on the Cash Box Top 100, making it the band's most successful single in the US. It earned a gold certification for sales of over a million US copies (platinum certification was not instituted until 1976). It also hit number one in Canada. After two weeks at #2, it was replaced by "I'd Love You to Want Me" by Lobo. It reached its highest UK position this year at number nine. Although the song did not enter the official New Zealand chart, it reached number five on the New Zealand Listener's chart compiled from the readers' votes in 1973. The 1972 single release of "Nights in White Satin" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
The song enjoyed a recurring chart presence in the following decades. It charted again in the UK and Ireland in 1979 reaching numbers 14 and 8, respectively. The song charted again in 2010, reaching number 51 in the British Official Singles Charts. It has also been covered by numerous other artists, most notably Giorgio Moroder, Elkie Brooks, and Sandra, and has been used in a variety of cultural mediums, including commercials and films.

The Moody Blues are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, initially consisting of keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, gui...