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BBC confirms sale of its legendary Maida Vale Studios as it plans move to Stratford

The Oscar-winning composer recalls the “awe” of working for the legendary London studios 45 years ago

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023

Classic interview - Giorgio Moroder: “If you want to make a good dance song, you still need the 303, an analogue drum machine and a Minimoog”

“The only way to get futuristic sounds was to use synthesizers”

MusicRadar · Aug 14, 2023

10 rock stars who missed out on their dream movie roles

David Bowie in The Lord Of The Rings? John Lydon in Quadrophenia? WASP’s Blackie Lawless as The Terminator? These are the Oscar-winning performances that never were

Louder · Aug 11, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s clothes are the champions in Sotheby’s sale

Items also include Queen singer’s moustache comb and the piano used to write Bohemian Rhapsody

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

"David Bowie said, 'That was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard.’” Magna Carta and friends in high places

Chris Simpson of 70s folky proggers Magna Carta recalls 50 years of making music. “I look back and think: how did it all happen?” he says...

Louder · Aug 6, 2023

The best Guardians Of The Galaxy tracks to test your hi-fi system

Plenty here to challenge your set-up, and it fits perfectly onto both sides of a C60 cassette, too.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 3, 2023

Someone has designed a load of comfortable armchairs inspired by classic album covers

Before you ask, yes, AI was involved

Louder · Aug 3, 2023

From Duchamp to AI: the transformation of authorship in art

The 19th century concept of authorship revolved around the romantic view of the artist as a lone genius. In this model, every stroke of the brush, every note played and every word written was the product of a singular creative mind, bearing the unique imprint of its creator.

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

People Are Sharing Stories About Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens After His Death, And They Hit Me In The Feels

Following Paul Reuben's death, fans have been sharing heartwarning stories about how unendingly kind, thoughtful, and friendly the Pee-Wee actor was.

Cinemablend · Aug 1, 2023

“This is what I can’t bear about fans: they assume songwriters are writing about themselves all the time” - Brian Eno’s quest to deliver “interleaved stories”

Music as movement, speakers in teapots and laughing with Robert Fripp are all part of the great experimenter’s process

Louder · Jul 31, 2023