Author: Thomas Newman

The Doom soundtrack are the tracks that you probably heard the most back when Doom first came out. The tracks are usually short, but they’ve got that “oomph” factor to it that makes a gamer…

Lesley Gore’s voice was bubbly, girlish but powerful. With songs like “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me,” she was a feminist icon for teenage girls going through that weird, awkward phase. She started…

The original “Footloose” is one of those movies that you almost can’t help but fall in love with. It was released in 1984 and has become something of a pop culture icon. It’s interesting to…

Widely considered one of the greatest British singers of all time, Dusty Springfield rose to fame in the 1960s to become the Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul, a cultural and style icon as famous for her…

With over 50 years under their belt, Tower of Power are arguably one the greatest soul outfits of our time. The band traces its origins to 1968 in Oakland, California and was composed of Emilio…

Lou Christie is an American pop singer known for his many singles (most notably “Lightnin’ Strikes”) and their prominent use in commercials. His career has spanned over 50 years and he continues to create new…

Barry Manilow may never have held much stock with rock critics, but over the course of his seven-decade career, he’s managed to win over the public with his smooth vocals and sublime pop craftsmanship. To…

Tammy Wynette first came to fame in the 1960s. Her amazing vocal powers and ability to wring every last drop of emotion from a song turned her into one of the most popular female country…

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is well known for his critically acclaimed films. His style of filmmaking includes ensemble casts, non linear storylines, extended dialogs, pop culture, dark humor, and violence. Pulp Fiction contains all of these…