Tag: Features

Ella Eyre Isn’t an International Superstar—And She’s OK With That

In February 2014, I tuned in to the BRIT Awards to watch my newly minted friends Rudimental’s performance. I didn’t expect to get knocked out by Ella Eyre, the featured vocalist on their chart-topping, BRIT-winning single “Waiting All Night.” In a painted-on catsuit, with enviable tresses, and a commanding presence, she owned that stage. Like […]

December 3, 2025
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Luke Spiller Brings Us ‘the Christmas Song Nobody Asked for’ (But Needed)

Luke Spiller has had a year of “achievements.” He mentions the term twice during our conversation. Once in connection with his group the Struts, who celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their debut album, Everybody Wants, with a major tour. And once when speaking about his debut solo album, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes […]

December 3, 2025
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What’s It Like To Be Old?

You know your band’s legacy is secure when the sold-out crowd at your show can sing two full verses of your song before you even play a single note.  Not that the U.K. Oi! punk originators Cock Sparrer were remotely worried about how they’ll be remembered during their two recent sold-out shows at the Hollywood […]

December 3, 2025
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Dancefloor Conquistador

Laidback Luke is in the midst of a personal renaissance. From his recent James Brown remix to the countless collaborations with Daft Punk, Madonna, Lil Jon and others, Luke is helping build a new movement for the dance community. “My current sound is blog house. I was going through an old hard drive from 2007/2008 […]

December 3, 2025
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When Did Film Get So Boring?

Why is nothing new happening in film? You’ve noticed. Sequel after sequel, unmemorable plots, films you don’t care about discussing the next day. Yeah, it didn’t use to be like this.  Filmgoers in the 20th century had a bonanza of new genres or styles of film. Every decade birthed two or more. Film started in […]

December 2, 2025
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