As his dazzling debut, Shallow Grave, gets a 30th anniversary rerelease, here’s to an extraordinary career that ranges from Trainspotting to Slumdog Millionaire and that unforgettable London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony
Lancashire-born film-maker Danny Boyle holds a special place in the nation’s heart, having been responsible for not one but three defining moments in our recent pop-culture history. In 1996, his daringly inventive adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting changed the face of young British cinema, with star-making performances from the likes of Ewan McGregor, Kelly Macdonald and Robert Carlyle, and a magpie soundtrack that out-hipped Pulp Fiction. I was co-hosting Radio 1’s film programme when Trainspotting hit UK cinemas, and Mary Anne Hobbs and I immediately ditched our opening station jingles in favour of the thumping drum intro to Lust for Life, which remained the show’s theme tune in perpetuity.
A decade later, Slumdog Millionaire (2008) scooped eight Oscars,...
Lancashire-born film-maker Danny Boyle holds a special place in the nation’s heart, having been responsible for not one but three defining moments in our recent pop-culture history. In 1996, his daringly inventive adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting changed the face of young British cinema, with star-making performances from the likes of Ewan McGregor, Kelly Macdonald and Robert Carlyle, and a magpie soundtrack that out-hipped Pulp Fiction. I was co-hosting Radio 1’s film programme when Trainspotting hit UK cinemas, and Mary Anne Hobbs and I immediately ditched our opening station jingles in favour of the thumping drum intro to Lust for Life, which remained the show’s theme tune in perpetuity.
A decade later, Slumdog Millionaire (2008) scooped eight Oscars,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mark Kermode
- The Guardian - Film News
26 October 2023 — Welcoming one of the past decade’s most prolific pioneers in music, Jordan Rakei, to the Toast roster with his new single “Flowers“. Premiered by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC 6Music this morning, “Flowers” is an exposing and emotional track that marks the beginning of his future releases with new label partner Decca (and Verve Forecast in the US). In addition, Jordan has also announced a huge headline show for October 2024 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Grammy-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over four studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing themes of emotional evolution, personal growth and family with unwavering sincerity. Always positioning himself in and amongst the bigger questions in life, he has navigated his musical journey with passion and precision, unveiling something...
Visualizer for “Flowers”
Grammy-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over four studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing themes of emotional evolution, personal growth and family with unwavering sincerity. Always positioning himself in and amongst the bigger questions in life, he has navigated his musical journey with passion and precision, unveiling something...
- 10/27/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Terry Hall spoke candidly his mental health in a previously broadcast interview on BBC 6 Music.
The frontman of The Specials died on 18 December after an illness from pancreatic cancer, aged 63.
Since the death of the “Too Much Too Young” singer, the BBC has resurfaced old interviews and his various appearances to celebrate Hall’s life and work.
This morning, (Tuesday 27 December) a 2019 interview with host Mary Anne Hobbs was rebroadcast on the radio station as a tribute to the singer.
The interview features Hall discussing life and music with Hobbs while picking some of his favourite songs.
Before the interview ended, Hobbs asked if Hall could tell listeners about the “best of times” so that they could “end on a really positive note”.
“I didn’t realise I was spending the first 50 years of my life in this bubble called depression,” the singer began. “People told me about it, but...
The frontman of The Specials died on 18 December after an illness from pancreatic cancer, aged 63.
Since the death of the “Too Much Too Young” singer, the BBC has resurfaced old interviews and his various appearances to celebrate Hall’s life and work.
This morning, (Tuesday 27 December) a 2019 interview with host Mary Anne Hobbs was rebroadcast on the radio station as a tribute to the singer.
The interview features Hall discussing life and music with Hobbs while picking some of his favourite songs.
Before the interview ended, Hobbs asked if Hall could tell listeners about the “best of times” so that they could “end on a really positive note”.
“I didn’t realise I was spending the first 50 years of my life in this bubble called depression,” the singer began. “People told me about it, but...
- 12/27/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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