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A Change of Weather: The Story of ELO’s “Out of the Blue”
It’s tough to follow a legendary album (“A New World Record”). But Jeff Lynne and ELO managed to create a second masterpiece, right on its heels. Here’s the backstory.
Michael Sarno
Michael Sarno has a bachelors degree in history so you know he takes the history of music seriously. An avid student of 20th-century rock, he spends his time writing/researching underappreciated stories and resurfacing unforgettable anecdotes. Originally from Boston, Michael currently resides in Portland, OR and can be reached at MikeSarno27@Gmail.com and followed at @vanzkantdanz on Instagram.
Rufus Wainwright’s Masterpiece “Want One”: 15 Years Later
His musical contributions are undeniable but even with Elton and Bowie touting his work, Rufus never quite broke through.
Ranking All the James Bond Theme Songs
Madonna, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Duran Duran have all taken on theme songs for 007. Which ones have worked? And which one nearly made Daniel Craig cry when he first heard it?
Nick Lowe’s Longevity Is Due to Old Magic
Nick Lowe has gone from being an angry, pub-crawling rocker to a pop music icon comfortable in his own (older) skin. How did he transition from those edgy '70s and '80s songs to his current jazzy ballads? What's fostered this Indian summer in his career?
A Music Lover’s Guide to Reykjavik
Iceland has given us artists like Björk, Of Monsters and Men, and Sigur Rós. Reykjavik is the heart of the island’s rich cultural scene. From a contemporary concert hall to tiny clubs, and even a youth hostel, you’ll find some of the coolest new music being performed.