Over the past week or so, Apple Music has slowly unveiled the titles included in its list of the “100 best albums.” Today, the top 10 albums were revealed, with Miss Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill claiming the No. 1 spot. Rounding out the top five are Michael Jackson’s Thriller; The Beatles’ Abbey Road; Prince’s Purple Rain; and Frank Ocean’s Blonde.
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
The top 10 also includes Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life; Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version); Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black; Nirvana’s Nevermind; and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
In all honestly, it’s a pretty safe top 10, especially considering the drama that unfolded when Apple unveiled picks 11-20 and slotted Adele’s 21 at No. 15 and Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at No. 18 — ahead of albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Alt-rock band Vampire Weekend has turned in iconic albums: their self-titled release, “Contra,” “Modern Vampires of the City” and “Father of the Bride.” The last two of these were especially important for the band, bringing them Grammys for Best Alternative Music Album in 2014 and 2020, respectively. On top of that, “Father of the Bride” earned the band their first nominations outside of the alternative category: Best Rock Song (“This Life”) and, most importantly, Album of the Year. Now the band is back with their fifth studio album, “Only God Was Above Us,” and with this new release, there’s potential for another big Grammy night for the band.
This new album comes four years after the success of “Father of the Bride,” which topped the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified gold in the US. While it managed an Album of the Year nomination, however, it wasn’t necessarily the band’s most beloved collection,...
This new album comes four years after the success of “Father of the Bride,” which topped the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified gold in the US. While it managed an Album of the Year nomination, however, it wasn’t necessarily the band’s most beloved collection,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Fiona Apple is the go-to songwriter for exorcising your romantic demons, ruing the ones you loved, the ones who didn’t love you back, the ones you pushed away amid yet another freefall of your own design. She’s also the go-to singer for three studio comedy auteurs: Michael Showalter, Judd Apatow, and Paul Feig.
Apple’s songs have featured in three of their films — Apple wrote the original song “Dull Tool” for Apatow’s “This Is 40,” capturing a decades-long marriage at its breaking point. Elsewhere, her epic ball of romantic resignation “Cosmonauts,” off the 2020 album “Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” was also originally meant for that film. Meanwhile, her classic cabaret-inspired love song “Paper Bag,” about having too much emotional baggage to enter into a new relationship she wants “so bad, oh it kills,” featured in Feig’s “Bridesmaids” in a montage of Annie (Kristen Wiig) making cupcakes as...
Apple’s songs have featured in three of their films — Apple wrote the original song “Dull Tool” for Apatow’s “This Is 40,” capturing a decades-long marriage at its breaking point. Elsewhere, her epic ball of romantic resignation “Cosmonauts,” off the 2020 album “Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” was also originally meant for that film. Meanwhile, her classic cabaret-inspired love song “Paper Bag,” about having too much emotional baggage to enter into a new relationship she wants “so bad, oh it kills,” featured in Feig’s “Bridesmaids” in a montage of Annie (Kristen Wiig) making cupcakes as...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses plot elements from “The Idea of You,” which is now streaming on Prime Video.
“Don’t you miss those bombastic, blown out pop choruses of the 2010s?” asks Savan Kotecha, the executive producer behind the music of August Moon — the fictional boy band at the center of “The Idea of You,” a new romance film on Prime Video based on a novel by Robinne Lee.
Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, who falls in love with an older woman and single mother Solène (Anne Hathaway) after she brings her daughter to the group’s meet-and-greet at Coachella.
Galitzine first showed signs of vocal prowess when he played Prince Charming opposite Camila Cabello in the 2021 movie musical remake of “Cinderella.” But on “The Idea of You,” Galitzine pushes his boundaries, undergoing boy band bootcamp: lessons from Eric Vetro, vocal coach to Ariana Grande,...
“Don’t you miss those bombastic, blown out pop choruses of the 2010s?” asks Savan Kotecha, the executive producer behind the music of August Moon — the fictional boy band at the center of “The Idea of You,” a new romance film on Prime Video based on a novel by Robinne Lee.
Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, who falls in love with an older woman and single mother Solène (Anne Hathaway) after she brings her daughter to the group’s meet-and-greet at Coachella.
Galitzine first showed signs of vocal prowess when he played Prince Charming opposite Camila Cabello in the 2021 movie musical remake of “Cinderella.” But on “The Idea of You,” Galitzine pushes his boundaries, undergoing boy band bootcamp: lessons from Eric Vetro, vocal coach to Ariana Grande,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Thania Garcia
- Variety Film + TV
You asked, and Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid answered. So did Delainey Hayles, Eric Bogosian, and Assad Zaman! In TV Insider’s exclusive interview (embedded above), the stars of AMC‘s Interview With the Vampire Season 2 answer fan questions submitted to us on social media. One question on many fans’ minds were what songs the cast would use to describe their character’s arcs this season. For Anderson, Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” rings true. For Reid, it’s Fiona Apple‘s “Criminal.” Bogosian and Hayles can’t help but laugh at their answers, “Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed and “Livin’ in the Sunlight, Lovin’ in the Moonlight” by Maurice Chavalier. (Dive back into Zaman’s fan questions video here.) Another big question: What surprised the cast most about this season? Their answers above indicate the twists baked into Part 2 of this adaptation, brought to life by showrunner...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
Some of the best music videos are the ones which understand the power of a simple and contained idea. As Director Austin Hutchings mentions below, Radiohead’s Karma Police or Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Maps, for example, are simplistic in plot but iconic through the power of their imagery. The same can be said for Hutching’s video for Kat Duma’s So Long, which sees the singer pose as a runaway bride whose past catches up on her. It’s a video driven by distinctive imagery, one that is quite happy holding a shot to give the audience time to immerse in its world. Dn is excited to present the premiere for So Long alongside a chat with Hutchings where he speaks to the importance of both shooting in practical environments and giving yourself time on set to play and be creative.
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- 4/10/2024
- by James Maitre
- Directors Notes
One does not simply watch the first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" without coming away impressed by composer Bear McCreary's luscious and evocative score for the series. Reactions to the Amazon Prime Video show may have ranged from one extreme to the other upon release in late 2022, but hopefully, fans of all stripes could agree that the music of Middle-earth lived up to the sky-high standards set by the original trilogy of movies. While the series remains indebted to the visuals and locations used by director Peter Jackson, there's no doubt that the legendary and award-winning efforts of Howard Shore played just as crucial a role in defining the soundscape of a world inhabited by Hobbits, Dwarves, and all sorts of other fantastical beings. In turn, those contributions certainly influenced the various themes, motifs, and original songs McCreary sprinkled throughout the fantasy show.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Iron & Wine has shared “All in Good Time,” a duet with Fiona Apple and the latest single off the singer and songwriter’s upcoming album Light Verse.
In classic duet fashion, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam and Fiona Apple trade stanzas and couplets throughout “All in Good Time,” occasionally meeting to sing the refrain in unison. The pair of singers embrace their folk tradition by offering rugged descriptions of the past, narrating their triumphs and failures with humor and ease. Of Apple’s contribution to the song, Sam Beam shared in a statement, “Her voice is a miracle that sounds like both a sacrifice and a weapon at the same time.” Stream the track below.
The song’s lyrics also fall in line with the all-encompassing, existential hue of Iron & Wine’s previous offering, “You Never Know.” For his new album Light Verse, Iron & Wine recruited a 24-person orchestra, which...
In classic duet fashion, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam and Fiona Apple trade stanzas and couplets throughout “All in Good Time,” occasionally meeting to sing the refrain in unison. The pair of singers embrace their folk tradition by offering rugged descriptions of the past, narrating their triumphs and failures with humor and ease. Of Apple’s contribution to the song, Sam Beam shared in a statement, “Her voice is a miracle that sounds like both a sacrifice and a weapon at the same time.” Stream the track below.
The song’s lyrics also fall in line with the all-encompassing, existential hue of Iron & Wine’s previous offering, “You Never Know.” For his new album Light Verse, Iron & Wine recruited a 24-person orchestra, which...
- 3/6/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Iron & Wine has returned with the announcement of his seventh studio album, Light Verse. He’s also shared the album’s first single, “You Never Know,” as well as a slew of 2024 headlining tour dates.
Light Verse marks Sam Beam’s first album in seven years as Iron & Wine, and will arrive on April 26th via Sub Pop. The album was produced by Beam in Los Angeles and features a 24-person orchestra on four of its 10 tracks. Also appearing on Light Verse is Fiona Apple, who lent vocals to the duet “All in Good Time.”
“You Never Know,” the first offering from Light Verse, begins with some signature finger-plucked guitar work from Beam before blooming into harmony-laden folk pop majesty. Throughout the track, Beam sings of a bastion of “coulds,” eventually landing on the idea that regardless of the twists and turns that life can take, you never know what the outcome will be.
Light Verse marks Sam Beam’s first album in seven years as Iron & Wine, and will arrive on April 26th via Sub Pop. The album was produced by Beam in Los Angeles and features a 24-person orchestra on four of its 10 tracks. Also appearing on Light Verse is Fiona Apple, who lent vocals to the duet “All in Good Time.”
“You Never Know,” the first offering from Light Verse, begins with some signature finger-plucked guitar work from Beam before blooming into harmony-laden folk pop majesty. Throughout the track, Beam sings of a bastion of “coulds,” eventually landing on the idea that regardless of the twists and turns that life can take, you never know what the outcome will be.
- 2/7/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Another Grammy ceremony, another year of records broken. Hosted by Trevor Noah and with performances by Miley Cyrus, Luke Combs, Joni Mitchell and more, the awards show honored a plethora of diverse music creators from different genres and backgrounds. Some of those artists, songwriters and engineers/producers also broke long standing records.
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Taylor Swift’s historic fourth Album of the Year win
After Taylor Swift’s Album of the Year win for “Midnights,” Noah claimed she was the first person to win Album of the Year four times. That is not exactly correct — engineers Tom Coyne, Serban Ghenea, and John Hanes had won four times before “Midnights” — but Swift is indeed the first woman and first performer to win this many times, following her victories for “Fearless,” “1989” and “Folklore.” This historic win is a testament to Swift’s ability to make consistently successful albums,...
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Taylor Swift’s historic fourth Album of the Year win
After Taylor Swift’s Album of the Year win for “Midnights,” Noah claimed she was the first person to win Album of the Year four times. That is not exactly correct — engineers Tom Coyne, Serban Ghenea, and John Hanes had won four times before “Midnights” — but Swift is indeed the first woman and first performer to win this many times, following her victories for “Fearless,” “1989” and “Folklore.” This historic win is a testament to Swift’s ability to make consistently successful albums,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
If the biggest, hookiest songs of 2023 are united by anything, it’s the insurgents who made them. For one, English singer PinkPantheress made good on her underground fandom with a remix of “Boy’s a Liar,” featuring raspy-voiced female rapper of the moment Ice Spice, whose eye-rolling attitude ingeniously cuts against her own unguardedly emotional pop minimalism.
Others similarly subverted expectations of what makes a hit. Troye Sivan ditched his moody bedroom-pop roots for unashamedly horny bangers that confront our collective hang-ups about what a gay artist should deliver. The aggro sonic hijinks of hyperpop duo 100 gecs coalesced into something strangely beautiful and profound, especially on “Hollywood Baby,” a satire of Barbie-fied showbiz aspirations that’s at least partly aimed at themselves.
Rock noise of the less blaring kind flourished elsewhere, proving that the genre was never dead, just slyly mutating. Lana Del Rey, reigning queen of the extremely extended cut,...
Others similarly subverted expectations of what makes a hit. Troye Sivan ditched his moody bedroom-pop roots for unashamedly horny bangers that confront our collective hang-ups about what a gay artist should deliver. The aggro sonic hijinks of hyperpop duo 100 gecs coalesced into something strangely beautiful and profound, especially on “Hollywood Baby,” a satire of Barbie-fied showbiz aspirations that’s at least partly aimed at themselves.
Rock noise of the less blaring kind flourished elsewhere, proving that the genre was never dead, just slyly mutating. Lana Del Rey, reigning queen of the extremely extended cut,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
The further we get from the Nineties, the more it looks like a series of musical golden ages all stacked atop one another, a kaleidoscopic moment when grimy hip-hop and future-shock R&b hit artistic and commercial peaks at the same time as a procession of fuzz-pedal-toting rock bands found themselves at the center of pop culture.
It was the best-ever era for one-hit wonders, even as major labels — suddenly uncertain in era when Nirvana or Wu-Tang Clan could beat out manicured product — also threw money at career artists from Fiona Apple to Outkast.
It was the best-ever era for one-hit wonders, even as major labels — suddenly uncertain in era when Nirvana or Wu-Tang Clan could beat out manicured product — also threw money at career artists from Fiona Apple to Outkast.
- 11/29/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Thomas Anderson is reuniting with his Radiohead cohorts.
The Oscar-winning auteur helms Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s latest music video for band The Smile along with Tom Skinner. The Smile’s new track “Wall of Eyes” is from the eponymous album, set to be released January 26 by Xl Recordings.
Anderson directs the trippy black-and-white music video for “Wall of Eyes,” which centers on Yorke wandering through London. Yorke is shown alone in a pub, staring at a literal wall of eyeballs with a Lynchian twist, and later among dozens of versions of himself. The music video was filmed on location at The Mildmay Club and on the streets of London, England from October 24 to 26, 2023.
“Wall of Eyes” also features strings by The London Contemporary Orchestra, conducted by Hugh Brunt. The video is produced by Sara Murphy, Erica Frauman, and Shirley O’Connor, with Andy Jurgensen editing.
Anderson previously directed...
The Oscar-winning auteur helms Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s latest music video for band The Smile along with Tom Skinner. The Smile’s new track “Wall of Eyes” is from the eponymous album, set to be released January 26 by Xl Recordings.
Anderson directs the trippy black-and-white music video for “Wall of Eyes,” which centers on Yorke wandering through London. Yorke is shown alone in a pub, staring at a literal wall of eyeballs with a Lynchian twist, and later among dozens of versions of himself. The music video was filmed on location at The Mildmay Club and on the streets of London, England from October 24 to 26, 2023.
“Wall of Eyes” also features strings by The London Contemporary Orchestra, conducted by Hugh Brunt. The video is produced by Sara Murphy, Erica Frauman, and Shirley O’Connor, with Andy Jurgensen editing.
Anderson previously directed...
- 11/13/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
On her first solo Rolling Stone cover, Olivia Rodrigo appears deeply poised, leaning into a world that’s all her own. Wearing a classic black 1998 Versace bodysuit with beaded rhinestones, the young superstar shimmers as she leans forward and applies lipstick with a deadpan expression. A tiny version of Rodrigo is printed just below the rouge tip, and larger-than-life replicas of lipstick tubes, adorned with different images of the singer, tower behind Rodrigo. We’ve entered a world full of Olivias — and it feels like the best kind of déjà vu.
- 9/12/2023
- by Maya Georgi
- Rollingstone.com
In July 2014, the songwriter, producer, and mogul Lukasz Gottwald, a.k.a. Dr. Luke, paced the halls of one of his favorite workplaces, Conway Studios in Hollywood, and mused about thriving under pressure. The way he saw it, he faced more of it as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker than artists do. “I always hear artists talk about that,” Gottwald said, in a previously unpublished segment of a Rolling Stone interview, at a moment when the 10-year hot streak that began for him with Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” was...
- 8/16/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we take a look at Fiona Apple's Across the Universe, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Paul Thomas Anderson, PTA for those in the know, has made a plethora of music videos. He started off with music videos for his then-girlfriend Fiona Apple, who later had some choice words about the director. At the time he also made a tie-in music video for Save Me, from Aimee Mann's soundtrack for his own Magnolia, and for her husband Micheal Penn he made the music video for Try. Later in his career he made a...
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- 7/17/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Exclusive: Moviegoers who catch Alex Winter’s new documentary The YouTube Effect can expect a cinematic bonus: We can reveal the film is preceded by a short documentary for the National Courtwatch Network narrated by Fiona Apple, with original music by the singer-songwriter.
The four-and-a-half minute long short, which also features narration from actor Jesse Williams and Dr. Carmen Johnson of Courtwatch PG, examines a growing movement to bring accountability to the judicial system by training court watchers to observe judicial proceedings “and report their findings to the public.”
The movement picked up steam during the pandemic when many court proceedings were made available online, allowing Courtwatch volunteers around the country to monitor arraignments, bond hearings and other judicial matters that might otherwise go unwitnessed by members of the public.
“This principle of courts open to the public was inscribed in the Constitution by the nation’s founders who themselves...
The four-and-a-half minute long short, which also features narration from actor Jesse Williams and Dr. Carmen Johnson of Courtwatch PG, examines a growing movement to bring accountability to the judicial system by training court watchers to observe judicial proceedings “and report their findings to the public.”
The movement picked up steam during the pandemic when many court proceedings were made available online, allowing Courtwatch volunteers around the country to monitor arraignments, bond hearings and other judicial matters that might otherwise go unwitnessed by members of the public.
“This principle of courts open to the public was inscribed in the Constitution by the nation’s founders who themselves...
- 7/8/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer and songwriter “Dr. Luke” has dropped a defamation lawsuit against the singer Kesha, a former protégée who had accused him of rape in a 2014 lawsuit. That ends a dispute that lasted nearly a decade and damaged both careers.
A statement posted to both parties’ social media accounts said the two “agreed to a joint resolution of the lawsuit.” The settlement comes before a trial that would have started next month.
Quotes attributed to Kesha and Dr. Luke were presented together on social media. Kesha said, “Only God knows what happened that night,” adding: “As I have always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter in my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.”
Dr. Luke (aka Lukasz Gottwald), said, “While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what...
A statement posted to both parties’ social media accounts said the two “agreed to a joint resolution of the lawsuit.” The settlement comes before a trial that would have started next month.
Quotes attributed to Kesha and Dr. Luke were presented together on social media. Kesha said, “Only God knows what happened that night,” adding: “As I have always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter in my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.”
Dr. Luke (aka Lukasz Gottwald), said, “While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what...
- 6/23/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Beatles and The Beach Boys were rivals during the 1960s, but they had mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. Members of each band have publicly shared support and praise for the iconic music they both have created. Brian Wilson is a passionate fan of The Beatles, and he said he “flipped” out when he first heard this song written by John Lennon.
Brian Wilson ‘flipped’ out when he first heard John Lennon’s ‘Across the Universe’
Wilson enjoyed many of The Beatles’ projects, including 1965’s Rubber Soul. He never really cared about their competition on the charts, as both created great music while trying to one-up each other. In a 2015 interview with Uncut Magazine, Wilson was asked to share his favorite Lennon song. The “I Get Around” singer selected “Across the Universe”, one of Lennon’s tracks from The Beatles’ final album.
“My favorite Lennon song...
Brian Wilson ‘flipped’ out when he first heard John Lennon’s ‘Across the Universe’
Wilson enjoyed many of The Beatles’ projects, including 1965’s Rubber Soul. He never really cared about their competition on the charts, as both created great music while trying to one-up each other. In a 2015 interview with Uncut Magazine, Wilson was asked to share his favorite Lennon song. The “I Get Around” singer selected “Across the Universe”, one of Lennon’s tracks from The Beatles’ final album.
“My favorite Lennon song...
- 6/15/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fiona Apple has made a guest appearance on “komfortzone,” a new single from Nashville-based experimental/art-pop trio Flesh Eater.
With a sound that prioritizes ingenuity as much as melody, it’s no wonder Flesh Eater turn to Apple as a major source of information. Apple isn’t normally one to collaborate with artists outside of her usual circle, but thanks to a fortuitous mutual connection with film producer Zelda Hallman, she heard an early version of “komfortzone” and hopped in the studio to record her parts: backing vocals, piano, vibraphone, and cabasa.
“To me, ‘komfortzone’ represents confronting fear,” Flesh Eater vocalist/keyboardist Zwil Ar said in a statement. “The fear of being seen, of moving toward sharing what’s inside, meeting that where it is, seeing it, and saying, ok, this will be with me indefinitely; I’ve got to move past it.”
Ar continues: “Fear is natural, even healthy at times,...
With a sound that prioritizes ingenuity as much as melody, it’s no wonder Flesh Eater turn to Apple as a major source of information. Apple isn’t normally one to collaborate with artists outside of her usual circle, but thanks to a fortuitous mutual connection with film producer Zelda Hallman, she heard an early version of “komfortzone” and hopped in the studio to record her parts: backing vocals, piano, vibraphone, and cabasa.
“To me, ‘komfortzone’ represents confronting fear,” Flesh Eater vocalist/keyboardist Zwil Ar said in a statement. “The fear of being seen, of moving toward sharing what’s inside, meeting that where it is, seeing it, and saying, ok, this will be with me indefinitely; I’ve got to move past it.”
Ar continues: “Fear is natural, even healthy at times,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Fiona Apple has offered her first musical output in 2023 with a cover of Idaho’s official state song “Here We Have Idaho” for NPR’s This American Life.
On the May 26th episode titled “Jane Doe,” Apple’s incisive rendition follows a story about a 19-year old intern at the Idaho state legislature who reported that state Representative Aaron von Ehlinger raped her in 2021, and the repercussions she suffered after his public ethics hearing and subsequent resignation. The cover has not yet been widely released, but can be heard at the end of Act Two (starting at the 1:00:52 mark for the online stream).
The Idaho state song makes for an unexpected pick by the New York native, but also feels sonically familiar with backing from Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters collaborators, including drummer Amy Wood, guitarist David Garza, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and guitarist-engineer John Would. Her inclusion in the episode,...
On the May 26th episode titled “Jane Doe,” Apple’s incisive rendition follows a story about a 19-year old intern at the Idaho state legislature who reported that state Representative Aaron von Ehlinger raped her in 2021, and the repercussions she suffered after his public ethics hearing and subsequent resignation. The cover has not yet been widely released, but can be heard at the end of Act Two (starting at the 1:00:52 mark for the online stream).
The Idaho state song makes for an unexpected pick by the New York native, but also feels sonically familiar with backing from Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters collaborators, including drummer Amy Wood, guitarist David Garza, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and guitarist-engineer John Would. Her inclusion in the episode,...
- 6/11/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “The Idol” Episode 1, “Pop Tarts and Rat Tales.”]
Typically, when there’s less to say about a new show once you’ve seen it than before it premiered, that’s a bad sign. “The Idol,” co-created by “Euphoria” mastermind Sam Levinson, newcomer Reza Fahim, and The Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye, first debuted at Cannes in late May, earning immediate pans from the smattering of film critics in attendance. But it rode onto the Croisette — and into its Sunday night HBO release — on a wave of behind-the-scenes controversy. Massive reshoots, expensive indulgences, and provocative subject matter drove early conversation and concern, all of which only seemed to fuel buzz around the series, rather than doom it to a “Vinyl”-like fate.
Now, the rat’s out of the bag. Episode 1, “Pop Tarts and Rat Tales,” introduces audiences to Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a pop superstar who’s preparing to release her first...
Typically, when there’s less to say about a new show once you’ve seen it than before it premiered, that’s a bad sign. “The Idol,” co-created by “Euphoria” mastermind Sam Levinson, newcomer Reza Fahim, and The Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye, first debuted at Cannes in late May, earning immediate pans from the smattering of film critics in attendance. But it rode onto the Croisette — and into its Sunday night HBO release — on a wave of behind-the-scenes controversy. Massive reshoots, expensive indulgences, and provocative subject matter drove early conversation and concern, all of which only seemed to fuel buzz around the series, rather than doom it to a “Vinyl”-like fate.
Now, the rat’s out of the bag. Episode 1, “Pop Tarts and Rat Tales,” introduces audiences to Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a pop superstar who’s preparing to release her first...
- 6/5/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
In “The Idol,” the Weeknd plays Tedros, a Svengali character who does not possess a heart of gold or maybe even a personality. Early in his appearance, he sidles up to Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, the title character. He whispers something to her.
“Welcome to my little shithole.”
I don’t think he was talking about his acting chops, but one never knows.
If you’ve spent the past three weeks in a coma or on Mastodon, “The Idol” is this summer’s buzzy show with all the buzz being horrific. Much of the bile has concentrated on the creepiness both on and off the set and my friends, they ain’t kidding. By the time Abel Tesfaye appears, our heroine, a Britney stand-in, has survived the death of her mother, flagging ticket sales, a possible psychotic break, and — this is not what I went to journalism school for — a social media bukkake scandal.
“Welcome to my little shithole.”
I don’t think he was talking about his acting chops, but one never knows.
If you’ve spent the past three weeks in a coma or on Mastodon, “The Idol” is this summer’s buzzy show with all the buzz being horrific. Much of the bile has concentrated on the creepiness both on and off the set and my friends, they ain’t kidding. By the time Abel Tesfaye appears, our heroine, a Britney stand-in, has survived the death of her mother, flagging ticket sales, a possible psychotic break, and — this is not what I went to journalism school for — a social media bukkake scandal.
- 6/5/2023
- by Stephen Rodrick
- Variety Film + TV
Move over, Britney! A new pop star is turning up the heat, and she’s fearless in going the distance to get what she wants. The HBO Original drama series The Idol debuted an official teaser trailer, and before you ask, no one messed with your thermostat while watching the footage. The heat you’re feeling emanates from Lily-Rose Depp as she gives an electrifying performance about sex, fame, and the not-so-secret lives of pop stars who shake what their mama gave them. The Idol teaser is not for the faint of heart. Consider this your warning.
Debuting Sunday, June 4, 2023, The Idol is co-created by Sam Levison (Euphoria). HBO’s new drama series stars Lily-Rose Depp, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, and Hank Azaria.
Debuting Sunday, June 4, 2023, The Idol is co-created by Sam Levison (Euphoria). HBO’s new drama series stars Lily-Rose Depp, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Ramsey, Suzanna Son, and Hank Azaria.
- 4/17/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
If you’re an avid music fan, by now you might have heard of Boygenius, the supergroup trio made up of acclaimed indie singer-songwriters Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers. The group, both as a trio and as soloists, have enjoyed critical acclaim, now more than ever with the release of their official, debut full-length album, “The Record.” It scored a 90 on Metacritic, indicating widespread critical acclaim. As such, it is one of the best reviewed albums of the year so far. So many are already touting the band to get some Grammy love in the alternative field. But what if they cross over to the big leagues?
SEEGrammy for Best Alternative Album: Lana Del Rey, Boygenius and Caroline Polachek look like early favorites
“The Record” has a few advantages. First and foremost, this year has been rather weak so far, with truly only Taylor Swift, Sza, and Miley Cyrus...
SEEGrammy for Best Alternative Album: Lana Del Rey, Boygenius and Caroline Polachek look like early favorites
“The Record” has a few advantages. First and foremost, this year has been rather weak so far, with truly only Taylor Swift, Sza, and Miley Cyrus...
- 4/14/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
In the past few years, the Grammy for Best Alternative Album has been a highly contested award. With recent nominees and winners including critically beloved masterpieces like Fiona Apple’s “Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” Phoebe Bridgers’s “Punisher,” Wet Leg’s self-titled album, and Japanese Breakfast’s “Jubilee,” it’s no wonder that the caliber of the nominees is expected to be pretty high, especially since alternative music tends to enjoy better critical reception than most genres these days. This year the race already seems to be quite competitive, with still a few months left until the September 15 eligibility deadline.
SEEThe new Grammy for Songwriter of the Year could be a telltale sign of who wins Album of the Year
The bestselling projects eligible this year may end up being Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” and Melanie Martinez’s “Portals,...
SEEThe new Grammy for Songwriter of the Year could be a telltale sign of who wins Album of the Year
The bestselling projects eligible this year may end up being Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” and Melanie Martinez’s “Portals,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Brothers Osborne are back with their first new music since the deluxe edition of their album Skeletons. The award-winning country duo of Tj and John Osborne released three new songs on Friday, a little preview of an upcoming fourth studio album that has yet to be announced.
The three new songs embody the various sides of Brothers Osborne we have come to know and appreciate. “Might as Well Be Me” is brash, party-starting country rock with sizzling guitar work and Tj playing the spirited social instigator. “Nobody’s Nobody” is another sturdy,...
The three new songs embody the various sides of Brothers Osborne we have come to know and appreciate. “Might as Well Be Me” is brash, party-starting country rock with sizzling guitar work and Tj playing the spirited social instigator. “Nobody’s Nobody” is another sturdy,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Tl;Dr:
One of The Monkees’ songs was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” Another one of The Monkees’ songs was inspired by The Beatles’ “Day Tripper.” The latter song has a classic opening guitar riff. The Beatles | Fiona Adams / Contributor
The Beatles‘ songs and The Monkees’ songs often get compared to one another. Some Monkees songs have an awesome Beatles vibe. For example, one Prefab Four tune was consciously inspired by “Yesterday.”
4. ‘Let’s Dance On’
“Let’s Dance On” is a great dance song. It has a bit of a resemblance to The Beatles’ version of “Twist and Shout.” Regardless, “Let’s Dance On” is one of the best tunes from The Monkees’ self-titled album. “Let’s Dance On” probably could have been a hit single but, alas, it languishes in obscurity. Hopefully, a new movie or show will make “Let’s Dance On” famous.
3. ‘I Wanna Be Free’
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart,...
One of The Monkees’ songs was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” Another one of The Monkees’ songs was inspired by The Beatles’ “Day Tripper.” The latter song has a classic opening guitar riff. The Beatles | Fiona Adams / Contributor
The Beatles‘ songs and The Monkees’ songs often get compared to one another. Some Monkees songs have an awesome Beatles vibe. For example, one Prefab Four tune was consciously inspired by “Yesterday.”
4. ‘Let’s Dance On’
“Let’s Dance On” is a great dance song. It has a bit of a resemblance to The Beatles’ version of “Twist and Shout.” Regardless, “Let’s Dance On” is one of the best tunes from The Monkees’ self-titled album. “Let’s Dance On” probably could have been a hit single but, alas, it languishes in obscurity. Hopefully, a new movie or show will make “Let’s Dance On” famous.
3. ‘I Wanna Be Free’
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton fans have a new way to enjoy the “Queen of Country’s” music. The songwriter announced her Vinyl Me, Parton subscription, with a Parton Record of the Month available to members. Here’s what we know about the first record in the collection — My Tennesse Mountain Home.
Dolly Parton debuted the ‘Vinyl Me, Parton’ subscription Dolly Parton performs on stage at the Echo Arena | Richard Martin-Roberts/Redferns via Getty Images
The “Queen of Country” released over a dozen records throughout her career. Now, there’s a new way to listen to Parton’s music. The artist announced her monthly vinyl record subscription, created with Vinyl Me Please.
“Vinyl Me, Parton is finally here,” Parton wrote on Twitter. “Start your subscription to my record club at [Vinyl Me Please] to get a full year of my albums delivered monthly, starting with My Tennessee Mountain Home. Join the club and learn more about this exciting news at Vmp!
Dolly Parton debuted the ‘Vinyl Me, Parton’ subscription Dolly Parton performs on stage at the Echo Arena | Richard Martin-Roberts/Redferns via Getty Images
The “Queen of Country” released over a dozen records throughout her career. Now, there’s a new way to listen to Parton’s music. The artist announced her monthly vinyl record subscription, created with Vinyl Me Please.
“Vinyl Me, Parton is finally here,” Parton wrote on Twitter. “Start your subscription to my record club at [Vinyl Me Please] to get a full year of my albums delivered monthly, starting with My Tennessee Mountain Home. Join the club and learn more about this exciting news at Vmp!
- 3/22/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Music has always played an important role in Tolkien adaptations. J.A. Bayona, producer and director on Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, told Den of Geek last year that he played music on set for the actors to help them get “the right tone” for their characters, and that “there’s an… obvious sense of musicality when you read the books” which is “all about language and the beauty of language.” The show’s season one finale even featured a new musical setting for Tolkien’s “Rhyme of the Rings,” written by Bear McCreary and performed by Fiona Apple, which was generally well-received by fans.
Anyone who has read The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings knows that the books are full of songs. Aragorn sings old Elvish ballads, Bilbo is quite the composer, the Dwarves have songs about their ancient mines, the Rohirrim love melancholic battle epics,...
Anyone who has read The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings knows that the books are full of songs. Aragorn sings old Elvish ballads, Bilbo is quite the composer, the Dwarves have songs about their ancient mines, the Rohirrim love melancholic battle epics,...
- 3/20/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
One of John Lennon’s proudest songwriting moments was “Across the Universe.” It’s a song that came to him out of the blue, and it struck a chord with audiences upon its release. However, Lennon was “disappointed” with the final product, believing the song was “never done properly.”
John Lennon said ‘Across the Universe’ had some of the ‘best lyrics’ he’d ever written John Lennon | Michael Putland/Getty Images
“Across the Universe” was the first composition for John Lennon to be recorded in the five months since “I Am the Walrus”. In All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview With John Lennon and Yoko Ono by David Sheff, Lennon reflected on writing the song one night in Kenwood. While his wife was sleeping, words were flooding his mind, and he needed to write them down somewhere.
“I don’t know where it came from, what meter it’s in,...
John Lennon said ‘Across the Universe’ had some of the ‘best lyrics’ he’d ever written John Lennon | Michael Putland/Getty Images
“Across the Universe” was the first composition for John Lennon to be recorded in the five months since “I Am the Walrus”. In All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview With John Lennon and Yoko Ono by David Sheff, Lennon reflected on writing the song one night in Kenwood. While his wife was sleeping, words were flooding his mind, and he needed to write them down somewhere.
“I don’t know where it came from, what meter it’s in,...
- 3/18/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Marcus Mumford and Maren Morris have officially boarded the Daisy Jones & The Six hype train. The two singer-songwriters have joined forces for a rendition of “Look at Us Now (Honeycomb),” a highlight from the new series’ soundtrack. It’s out now exclusively via Amazon Music.
Mumford actually co-wrote “Look at Us Now” — sung by stars Riley Keough and Sam Claflin in the show — along with Grammy winner Blake Mills, whose studio credits also include Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes, John Legend, and Perfume Genius to name a few. The ballad aims to be a dose of ’70s rock, an aesthetic that suits Mumford and Morris’ voices well.
“Blake and I wrote ‘Look at Us Now (Honeycomb)’ together – with a bit of help – about a year and a half ago for Daisy Jones & The Six,” Mumford explains in a press release. “This time around, we stripped the song right...
Mumford actually co-wrote “Look at Us Now” — sung by stars Riley Keough and Sam Claflin in the show — along with Grammy winner Blake Mills, whose studio credits also include Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes, John Legend, and Perfume Genius to name a few. The ballad aims to be a dose of ’70s rock, an aesthetic that suits Mumford and Morris’ voices well.
“Blake and I wrote ‘Look at Us Now (Honeycomb)’ together – with a bit of help – about a year and a half ago for Daisy Jones & The Six,” Mumford explains in a press release. “This time around, we stripped the song right...
- 3/17/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Jeff Goldblum, a gifted pianist in addition to his acting skills, showcases his talents on the 88 keys on his new rendition of the jazz classic “A Baptist Beat,” the latest single off the actor’s upcoming EP Plays Well With Others.
The EP focuses on standards Goldblum considers “the best songs ever written,” with the Hank Mobley gem “A Baptist Beat” among those six selections. On Goldblum’s rendition, he summons his inner Wynton Kelly — the pianist who played on the 1961 original — while accompanied by his longtime big band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
The EP focuses on standards Goldblum considers “the best songs ever written,” with the Hank Mobley gem “A Baptist Beat” among those six selections. On Goldblum’s rendition, he summons his inner Wynton Kelly — the pianist who played on the 1961 original — while accompanied by his longtime big band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
- 3/3/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Fiona Apple spoke about becoming a court watcher and the importance of building a national network of court watchers to help keep an eye on injustices in the criminal justice system during a Washington Post Live conversation Thursday, Feb. 16.
Apple has been a court watcher for the past several years, taking advantage of the proliferation of online hearings to virtually sit in on proceedings in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Late last year, Apple brought attention to the work in a Twitter thread where she also accused PG County officials...
Apple has been a court watcher for the past several years, taking advantage of the proliferation of online hearings to virtually sit in on proceedings in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Late last year, Apple brought attention to the work in a Twitter thread where she also accused PG County officials...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
For at least the past two years, Fiona Apple has served as a volunteer court watcher, virtually watching proceedings in Maryland in order to ensure criminal justice accountability. Now, with the National Courtwatch Network set to expand its reach, Apple has provided narration and the score for a PSA about the importance of court watching.
In the animated short film, Apple describes her experience virtually watching what seems like a routine bail hearing, though the ruling could have a lasting impact on the defendant’s life. “Within two days of someone’s arrest,...
In the animated short film, Apple describes her experience virtually watching what seems like a routine bail hearing, though the ruling could have a lasting impact on the defendant’s life. “Within two days of someone’s arrest,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The rock field is one of the most interesting to predict at the Grammys. Last year many criticized the awards for nominating mostly older acts at the expense of buzzier projects by younger artists. Luckily, this year features a more varied mix of contenders, ranging from debutantes to legends. That being said, only one can take each award home with them, so who will it be?
SEEGrammy predictions: Why Wet Leg might be the artists to beat in the alternative music field Best Rock Performance
This category has seven nominees, so let’s go through the process of elimination. Bryan Adams got no other nominations, and that is typically a factor to consider when you’re analyzing the passion voters have for each artist. Idles and the Black Keys did get nominated for Rock Album, but their absence from Best Rock Song probably means they also aren’t as strong as their fellow nominees.
SEEGrammy predictions: Why Wet Leg might be the artists to beat in the alternative music field Best Rock Performance
This category has seven nominees, so let’s go through the process of elimination. Bryan Adams got no other nominations, and that is typically a factor to consider when you’re analyzing the passion voters have for each artist. Idles and the Black Keys did get nominated for Rock Album, but their absence from Best Rock Song probably means they also aren’t as strong as their fellow nominees.
- 12/22/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Jeff Goldblum, known for his idiosyncratic performances in movies like Jurassic Park, The Fly ,and The Grand Budapest Hotel, is also a talented jazz pianist, even if he likes to say he’s just a “humble student” of the instrument. Since 2014, his band, the Mildred Schnitzer Orchestra, has performed live shows — including Glastonbury Festival — and released two albums. The second, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, features guest vocals from Fiona Apple and Miley Cyrus.
But it’s Goldblum himself singing on the group’s newest single, a holiday...
But it’s Goldblum himself singing on the group’s newest single, a holiday...
- 11/16/2022
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Swipe through Hinge or Tinder, and chances are you’ll see Etta Marcus’s name. Not because the London singer is looking for someone to date, but because single people have started to cite a love of her music as a non-negotiable. “All I ask is that you: listen to Etta Marcus” reads one dating profile. “We’ll get along if: you like Etta Marcus” states another. But Marcus herself had no idea about this. “Are you serious?” she says, her blue eyes widening.
Despite only entering the industry two years ago, Marcus has gained a distinct “if you know, you know” cult-like fanbase, akin to that early Tumblr movement surrounding a young Lana Del Rey. Why? Well, she’s got the type of vocal that silences a bustling room, or that suddenly makes you aware that you’re swallowing. Her indigo tone slices the air like scissors through ribbon,...
Despite only entering the industry two years ago, Marcus has gained a distinct “if you know, you know” cult-like fanbase, akin to that early Tumblr movement surrounding a young Lana Del Rey. Why? Well, she’s got the type of vocal that silences a bustling room, or that suddenly makes you aware that you’re swallowing. Her indigo tone slices the air like scissors through ribbon,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Fiona Apple accused Prince George’s County, Maryland officials of cutting off Zoom access to court watchers after several (including herself) filed affidavits in support of a lawsuit brought against the county’s allegedly unlawful pretrial services process.
Apple has served as a court watcher for the past couple of years, working closely with the Maryland-based group Courtwatchers PG to observe proceedings and hold judges, cops, and prosecutors accountable (a job made much easier thanks to the proliferation of Zoom hearings during the pandemic). The observations Apple and her colleagues...
Apple has served as a court watcher for the past couple of years, working closely with the Maryland-based group Courtwatchers PG to observe proceedings and hold judges, cops, and prosecutors accountable (a job made much easier thanks to the proliferation of Zoom hearings during the pandemic). The observations Apple and her colleagues...
- 10/24/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
(Warning: Spoilers ahead for "The Rings of Power" finale.)
"The Lord of the Rings" franchise continues to deliver songs that slap. The original trilogy of films by Peter Jackson includes a score by Howard Shore that's still in heavy rotation among fans two decades later. "The Hobbit" movies, despite their inconsistent quality, delivered a haunting rendition of "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold," plus an Ed Sheeran song that had no reason to go as hard as it did, "I See Fire."
Now, with the first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" drawing to a close, J.R.R. Tolkien's rather lyrical poetic writing is once again lending itself to another great song. The episode ends with a familiar voice ushering in the end credits singing with a hypnotic version of some of the trilogy's most famous words. Who sings that closing song? It's Fiona Apple!
"The Lord of the Rings" franchise continues to deliver songs that slap. The original trilogy of films by Peter Jackson includes a score by Howard Shore that's still in heavy rotation among fans two decades later. "The Hobbit" movies, despite their inconsistent quality, delivered a haunting rendition of "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold," plus an Ed Sheeran song that had no reason to go as hard as it did, "I See Fire."
Now, with the first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" drawing to a close, J.R.R. Tolkien's rather lyrical poetic writing is once again lending itself to another great song. The episode ends with a familiar voice ushering in the end credits singing with a hypnotic version of some of the trilogy's most famous words. Who sings that closing song? It's Fiona Apple!
- 10/14/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power.
Whether The Rings of Power finale shatters your expectations or not will largely depend on how knowledgeable you are of Tolkien lore and the ways the series has remixed canon to hide a few secret identities. Even if you saw some of the big twists coming all along, it still feels cathartic to finally have some long-awaited answers for the show’s biggest mysteries.
And when the dust finally settles on the first act of this new Middle-earth saga — the Southlands have been turned into Mordor, the Elves have sealed their fate, and the Balrog is awake in Moria — we’re treated to one final Lord of the Rings easter egg as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.
It’s Fiona Apple’s beautiful voice performing an ominous song that foretells the events that...
Whether The Rings of Power finale shatters your expectations or not will largely depend on how knowledgeable you are of Tolkien lore and the ways the series has remixed canon to hide a few secret identities. Even if you saw some of the big twists coming all along, it still feels cathartic to finally have some long-awaited answers for the show’s biggest mysteries.
And when the dust finally settles on the first act of this new Middle-earth saga — the Southlands have been turned into Mordor, the Elves have sealed their fate, and the Balrog is awake in Moria — we’re treated to one final Lord of the Rings easter egg as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.
It’s Fiona Apple’s beautiful voice performing an ominous song that foretells the events that...
- 10/14/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Great news for fantasy television and indie music fans alike: Fiona Apple has released a new Tolkien-inspired song that will appear in next week’s Season 1 finale of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
The song is inspired by a poem written by J.R.R. Tolkien that appears in the original books. The music was written by Bear McCreary, who composed all of the music for the Prime Video series, and performed by Apple.
“The musical legacy of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ brings to mind ethereal vocals carrying lyrical melodies over evocative harmonies, so it was my natural inclination to compose such a song for ‘The Rings of Power,'” McCreary wrote in an Instagram post announcing the song. “Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic Ring-verse Poem, I wrote the song ‘Where the Shadows Lie’ as a theme for the titular Rings of Power, for the magic of Mithril,...
The song is inspired by a poem written by J.R.R. Tolkien that appears in the original books. The music was written by Bear McCreary, who composed all of the music for the Prime Video series, and performed by Apple.
“The musical legacy of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ brings to mind ethereal vocals carrying lyrical melodies over evocative harmonies, so it was my natural inclination to compose such a song for ‘The Rings of Power,'” McCreary wrote in an Instagram post announcing the song. “Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic Ring-verse Poem, I wrote the song ‘Where the Shadows Lie’ as a theme for the titular Rings of Power, for the magic of Mithril,...
- 10/8/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
“The Rings of Power” is planning to close out season 1 of the “Lord of the Rings” prequel series in epic fashion. Ahead of next Friday’s conclusion, Prime Video debuted an epic trailer, promising that “all will be revealed” in the finale. Not only that, but the episode will also feature a new song by Fiona Apple.
As executive producer Lindsey Weber teased to Et, season 1 “really never takes its foot off the gas [as] every episode just keeps hitting,” while showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay said that “we’re lighting a fuse and that fuse is burning down and hopefully there’s not just one, but several big booms coming later in the season for you.”
And based on the trailer for next week, there are still some major “big booms” yet to come. Fans of the series will want to watch the new footage again and again, as...
As executive producer Lindsey Weber teased to Et, season 1 “really never takes its foot off the gas [as] every episode just keeps hitting,” while showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay said that “we’re lighting a fuse and that fuse is burning down and hopefully there’s not just one, but several big booms coming later in the season for you.”
And based on the trailer for next week, there are still some major “big booms” yet to come. Fans of the series will want to watch the new footage again and again, as...
- 10/8/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Amazon has released the song “Where the Shadows Lie” from Grammy-winning artist Fiona Apple. The track will be part of the Season 1 soundtrack and appear in the season finale of Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Listen to the song below.
The song was written by series composer Bear McCreary and was inspired by the Ring-verse written by J.R.R. Tolkien in the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As written, the poem was composed by the Free Peoples of Middle-earth about the origins of the Rings of Power and their relationship under the power of the One Ring.
The song was produced by McCreary, Apple, and Andrew Slater, and engineered by Jason Larocca and David Way. An instrumental version of the song featuring Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Danish composer Jesper Kyd is online at YouTube.
Listen to the Fiona Apple version below.
The song was written by series composer Bear McCreary and was inspired by the Ring-verse written by J.R.R. Tolkien in the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As written, the poem was composed by the Free Peoples of Middle-earth about the origins of the Rings of Power and their relationship under the power of the One Ring.
The song was produced by McCreary, Apple, and Andrew Slater, and engineered by Jason Larocca and David Way. An instrumental version of the song featuring Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Danish composer Jesper Kyd is online at YouTube.
Listen to the Fiona Apple version below.
- 10/8/2022
- by Bruce Haring and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power blasted off its PR tour at San Diego Comic-Con and it’s winding it down at New York Comic-Con with the streamer dropping a season one finale trailer, that episode dropping on Friday, Oct. 14 at 12 am Edt. A majority of the trailer has footage from the first seven episodes.
Coming away from an episode 7, “The Eye”, which finds the Queen-Regent Míriel blinded, and the Southlands getting erased off the map and renamed Mordor as the orcs settle into their new homeland. Also in Ep. 7, King Durin III steps in between the bromance of Elrond and Durin, given his distrust of elves, declaring that elves won’t be helping the dwarves out with any resources. The trailer teases the arrival of Sauron, the forging of rings, as well as “Mordor will rise, heroes will fall, and all will be revealed...
Coming away from an episode 7, “The Eye”, which finds the Queen-Regent Míriel blinded, and the Southlands getting erased off the map and renamed Mordor as the orcs settle into their new homeland. Also in Ep. 7, King Durin III steps in between the bromance of Elrond and Durin, given his distrust of elves, declaring that elves won’t be helping the dwarves out with any resources. The trailer teases the arrival of Sauron, the forging of rings, as well as “Mordor will rise, heroes will fall, and all will be revealed...
- 10/7/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
A week before the “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” concludes its inaugural season, Amazon Prime Video debuted a fiery new trailer for the season finale that promises “all will be revealed.”
The trailer — which first screened at New York Comic-Con on Friday, as part of Prime Video’s panel for “The Rings of Power” — was light on new footage from the finale, save for a telling glimpse at what appears to be Celebrimbor’s forge, where the titular Rings of Power will eventually be created. Otherwise, the trailer recaps many of the biggest developments through the first season, while promising that while Mordor is rising, at lease some heroes “will fall” — and Sauron’s true identity will finally be revealed.
New York Comic-Con attendees got to see much more of the season finale. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, currently supervising production on Season 2 of “The Rings of Power” from London,...
The trailer — which first screened at New York Comic-Con on Friday, as part of Prime Video’s panel for “The Rings of Power” — was light on new footage from the finale, save for a telling glimpse at what appears to be Celebrimbor’s forge, where the titular Rings of Power will eventually be created. Otherwise, the trailer recaps many of the biggest developments through the first season, while promising that while Mordor is rising, at lease some heroes “will fall” — and Sauron’s true identity will finally be revealed.
New York Comic-Con attendees got to see much more of the season finale. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, currently supervising production on Season 2 of “The Rings of Power” from London,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Adam B. Vary and Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Fiona Apple’s first new music since her Grammy-winning 2020 album Fetch the Bolt Cutters is “Where the Shadows Lie,” a song she recorded for The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. The Amazon Music-only track will appear in the season finale of Prime Video’s epic series inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
“Where the Shadows Lie,” written by Rings of Power composer Bear McCreary, originally appeared in instrumental form in the series’ opening episode.
“The musical legacy of The Lord of the Rings brings to mind ethereal...
“Where the Shadows Lie,” written by Rings of Power composer Bear McCreary, originally appeared in instrumental form in the series’ opening episode.
“The musical legacy of The Lord of the Rings brings to mind ethereal...
- 10/7/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
With a gift for songwriting that captures the deepest matters of the heart and spirit, there’s always been something about Fiona Apple that brings to mind a bard of old. Her music deals in only the highest of drama and highest of production value—so it’s more than fitting that the artist just released a new track for…...
- 10/7/2022
- by Hattie Lindert
- avclub.com
“The Voice” Season 22’s blind auditions continued on September 27 with Blake Shelton, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani and John Legend all continuing to build their teams. Over the course of the first three episodes, all but Blake utilized their blocks. Did the cowboy use that to his advantage tonight? And which coach recruits the evening’s only four-chair artist?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Voice” recap of Season 22, Episode 4 to find out what happened Tuesday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite artists on NBC’s long-running reality TV show, which coach you’re rooting for and who you think will ultimately join “The Voice” winners list for this 22nd season. Carson Daly hosts the Emmy-winning program. Here are the current team breakdowns:
See Everything to know about ‘The Voice’ Season 22: Battle advisors announced
Team Legend: Omar Jose Cardona,...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Voice” recap of Season 22, Episode 4 to find out what happened Tuesday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite artists on NBC’s long-running reality TV show, which coach you’re rooting for and who you think will ultimately join “The Voice” winners list for this 22nd season. Carson Daly hosts the Emmy-winning program. Here are the current team breakdowns:
See Everything to know about ‘The Voice’ Season 22: Battle advisors announced
Team Legend: Omar Jose Cardona,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Chairs were a-swivelin’ like hips doing the twist during Tuesday evening’s episode of The Voice as we, along with Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Camila Cabello, were introduced to an affable Shawn Mendes wannabe, a country boy with the winningest smile this side of Yellowstone’s Kayce and a contestant who was making history for the show. How? Read on, and we’ll discuss not only her but all of the advancing artists from Night 4 of the Blinds.
Tanner Howe (Team Gwen), “Mercy” — Grade: C | This 29-year-old took to the stage well aware that he was about...
Tanner Howe (Team Gwen), “Mercy” — Grade: C | This 29-year-old took to the stage well aware that he was about...
- 9/28/2022
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
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