With his signature 1982 hit “She Blinded Me with Science,” Dolby became a synth-music pioneer, but that’s just one of his many innovations and explorations.

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In fact, the songs that were huge in 2024 were still sucking up all the atmosphere. Those that did muscle through tended to ...

This summer, I have been obsessed with dystopia. From books to movies, I have devoured any media set in the future, particularly those with an implicit message about the greater good of society.

“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly is a killer rock song and is considered by many to be one of the very first heavy metal tunes of all time. It’s a classic, and it still hits just right decades ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Editor's note: The Welcome to Rockville music fest returns to Daytona Beach May 15-18. News-Journal reporter Jim Abbott chatted with several of the acts scheduled to play. When Los Angeles-based ...

I’ll never forget the moment in Colson Whitehead’s novel “The Underground Railroad” when subterranean train tracks first appear stretching off into a dark tunnel. That 19th-century metaphor pounded ...

The title song from the upcoming Malayalam film Gaganachari has been released by the film's makers. The movie's cast and crew members took to social media to give a sneak peek into the song. The ...

Music plays a pivotal role in “The Kitchen,” Netflix’s somber new dystopian drama, which comes with some unexpected star power — both in front of and behind the camera. Oscar-winning actor Daniel ...

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