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Taylor Swift Releases Toy Story Song “I Knew It, I Knew You”

Taylor Swift Releases Toy Story Song “I Knew It, I Knew You”

Published by Daniella Wilson

Taylor Swift‘s Toy Story 5 song “I Knew It, I Knew You” officially dropped on Friday, and as promised after Disney called the song a return to Swift’s country roots, her latest brings the world’s biggest superstar back to her debut days. “Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post Thursday night, accompanied by a video of a Young Swift in a Jessie-like cowgirl outfit. “Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once. And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond.” Swift reunited with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff on the song which is an upbeat country-pop track complete with some banjo and mandolin fills. “Thank you to the brilliant Andrew Stanton for imagining me for this, all those years ago when you wrote this newest film,” Swift said, also giving props to Randy Newman “for the gorgeous sonic tapestry …

Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing’s viral motorbike trend

Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing’s viral motorbike trend

Published by Sam Flores

Speaking to 8days.sg, the 32-year-old musician admitted he only discovered the trend completely by accident. “I was shocked! I didn’t even know it was a thing until a friend and I were chatting on the MRT about Chengdu and Chongqing,” he said. “He showed me the video, and I was like, ‘I played on that!’” Pan added. According to Pan, the arrangement was completed in November 2023, before he heard Wang perform it a month later. “There are too many [songs], and studio sessions are our full-time gigs, so, we don’t really keep track of what blows up. But this is one song that really took off,” he says. So, we had to ask if he would consider hopping over to Chongqing to do the trend. Surely, he has earned it, and can easily claim credit for the song, right? Pan, who is currently on tour with Singapore singer Kit Chan, revealed he will be in Chengdu when she performs there this month. Source link

WWDC Will Be Tim Cook’s Swan Song. I Expect Something Siri-ous

WWDC Will Be Tim Cook’s Swan Song. I Expect Something Siri-ous

Published by skeptic

“I love Apple, and I consider it the privilege of a lifetime to have worked here for almost 14 years, and I’m very excited about this new role.” That’s how Tim Cook opened the iPhone 4S event in October 2011, his first product launch as Apple’s CEO. Fifteen years later, we’re on the precipice of another landmark Apple event for the chief of one of the world’s most iconic and valuable companies. This Worldwide Developers Conference will be Cook’s last before he hands over the reins to incoming CEO John Ternus in September, likely just ahead of that month’s iPhone event.  There’s not really a leadership change playbook at the company, as Cook took over from Steve Jobs as his struggle with pancreatic cancer took a turn for the worse. That makes this moment uncharted territory. WWDC, Apple’s annual software developer conference, has hosted many exciting product launches across the years, from the first iOS to Apple Silicon to Apple Intelligence. It’s a moment of hellos, rather than goodbyes — but this one will be …

Tip Toe soundtrack: Every song featured – and famous composer revealed

Tip Toe soundtrack: Every song featured – and famous composer revealed

Published by Daniella Wilson

Russell T Davies has returned with another powerful drama, which brings him back to the lively backdrop of Canal Street for a very different story to his legendary Queer as Folk. Tip Toe explores how attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people are becoming more hostile and dangerous, after a period of perceived progress in a positive direction. The story unfolds from the perspectives of gay club owner Leo (Alan Cumming) and his next-door neighbour Clive (David Morrissey), as more than a decade of peaceful co-existence crashes down in the space of a week. With Manchester’s much-loved gay quarter being one key location, viewers can expect to hear a number of well-known tracks in the series – but Tip Toe is also notable for its distinctive and unsettling original score. Davies reunited with a past musical collaborator for his latest work, and their partnership remains dynamic as ever. Read on for everything you need to know about the Tip Toe score and songs featured in the soundtrack. Who composed the Tip Toe original score? Want to see this …

What was the most popular song the year you were born?

What was the most popular song the year you were born?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Your personality can be shaped by many things. If you believe in astrology, your star sign may dictate how you see the world. Maybe you care most about the Chinese zodiac, and which animal is tied to which year. But, for the music lovers out there, the most popular song the year they were born may impact how they see themselves even more. Read on to find out the top song from your birth year and what it may mean for you. © Getty Images 1977 – “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart 1977 was an iconic pop culture year. The first installment of the Star Wars series, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, was released. Elvis Presley died at just 42-years-old. And Rod Stewart released his eighth studio album, Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The hottest song of the year was “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright).” The soft rock jam was banned by the BBC due to its suggestive lyric: “C’mon angel, my heart’s on fire/Don’t deny your …

How Song Circles Are Rebuilding Community

How Song Circles Are Rebuilding Community

Published by Sam Flores

“Throughout human history, creating social bonds across large groups has been one of our most persistent challenges. Emerging research suggests that group singing may be one of our most powerful tools for doing so.” — Kendra Hoffman, Founder of Ladybug Earthcare In 2016, I applied for and received a grant to do research in Nepal. I was 19 and went with two friends from the country, where we spent two months exploring different forms of education. When I say “research,” I say it lightly, because what I mostly found myself doing was leading song circles about moose and mangos. The grant allowed me to visit three schools: one public school in Kathmandu; one private school in rural Western Nepal founded by my friend Prakash, nowhere near Everest but on the opposite side of the country; and another school in the city founded on Buddhist principles. The original idea was that I would shadow classes and quietly observe. I imagined myself taking notes in the back of rooms, trying to understand the structure of things. That …

Legendary flute heard on Beatles song and Cadbury advert goes to auction

Legendary flute heard on Beatles song and Cadbury advert goes to auction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This The flute that accompanied The Beatles on their 1967 track “The Fool On The Hill” and played the “Nutcracker Suite” for the classic 1970s Cadbury’s “fruit and nutcase” television commercials is to be sold at auction. Owned by leading British flautist Jack Ellory until his death in 2009, the custom-made flute is expected to fetch between £10,000 and £20,000. Highly in demand as a session musician, Ellory played on a wide range of classical and popular recordings during the post-war decades, as well as film soundtracks and live performances. The flute features on soundtracks for many of the Sean Connery-period James Bond films, Pink Panther films, episodes of 1960s The Avengers and the film musical Oliver! The flute that accompanied The Beatles on their 1967 track The Fool On The Hill and played the Nutcracker Suite for the classic 1970s Cadbury’s “fruit and …

Study Reveals The Most Relaxing Song Ever Made

Study Reveals The Most Relaxing Song Ever Made

Published by Jenni Sidey

Everyone will experience anxiety at some point, whether they actually have generalized anxiety disorder or find themselves facing down a distressing situation. In those moments when it’s hard to take control of your pounding heart and racing thoughts, most people are willing to do whatever it takes to feel a bit more calm. Music has been known to help alleviate both mental and physical health problems for years now, so it’s not uncommon for someone to turn on a favorite song when they’re feeling anxious. One song might just work better than others, though. A study found that an eight-minute track called ‘Weightless’ will relax you more than any other. Researchers at Mindlab in the U.K. conducted an experiment on behalf of Radox Spa using a song the spa commissioned from the band Marconi Union. The goal was to create the most relaxing song possible to be used as a part of massage therapy, with the help of sound practitioner Lyz Cooper. “Weightless” was the result, and scientists discovered that it was not only 11% …

Bulgaria wins its 1st 2026 Eurovision Song Contest : NPR

Bulgaria wins its 1st 2026 Eurovision Song Contest : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Dara and her song “Bangaranga” skyrocketed Bulgaria to first place at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — the country’s first-ever win. The achievement surprised many because Bulgaria wasn’t among the favorites to win in 2026. But with its catchy “Welcome to the riot!” refrain and bouncy vibe, performer Dara’s banging anthem “Bangaranga” bested 24 other nations for the glittery global musical crown at the finals on Saturday in Vienna, Austria. Israel came in second, as it did last year. Ten competitors were eliminated from the original group of 35 in the semi-finals earlier this week. In his appraisal of his 10 favorite Eurovision 2026 songs, NPR critic Glen Weldon called “Bangaranga” an “insanely catchy bop” and praised its “deep, profound, abiding grooviness.” “Oh my god!” Dara yelled, as she accepted the Crystal Microphone, the event’s glass trophy, from last year’s winner, JJ of Austria. As with other global cultural events, such as the …

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem Bangaranga

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem Bangaranga

Published by Sam Flores

ECLECTIC AND OUTRAGEOUS The political tensions have clouded a contest that, over the decades, has given the world the perfect pop of Abba’s Waterloo and the ageless Nel blu, dipinto di blu – better known as Volare – along with a host of Euro-pop party anthems. The musicians had just three minutes to win over millions of viewers who, along with national juries of music professionals, pick the winner. Jets of flame, glitter guns and wind machines worked overtime in a show that celebrated Europe’s eclectic musical tastes. Serbian metal band Kravina offered hard rock angst, as did Romania’s Alexandra Capitanescu with the provocatively titled Choke Me. Albania’s Alis used a brooding choral sound to pay tribute to mothers on Nan. Cypriot contestant Antigoni had the crowd on its feet with dance floor filler Jalla. British act Look Mum No Computer’s jokey novelty song Eins, Zwei, Drei was followed by Monroe, a soaring soprano from France with Regarde! Female solo artists dominated: An empowering power ballad from Germany’s Sarah Engels, gospel-tinged R&B from Poland’s Alicja, …