After rising to fame in 1980 with her first two singles, Modern Girl and Morning Train (9 to 5), Scottish singer Sheena Easton spent the next decade dominating the charts with hits like Strut, For Your Eyes Only, and Sugar Walls. The stream of hits might have tapered off in the ’90s, but that doesn’t…
Released in April of 1983, the Flashdance soundtrack was one of the year’s most popular albums. It featured a mix of genres, including electro, Euro disco, hi-NRG, synthpop, and pop-rock. The film’s story of a welder and exotic dancer who dreams of becoming a professional ballerina provided opportunities to present the songs that would make…
As a kid, Mark Wills wanted to be the next Jon Bon Jovi. Somewhere along the line, his tastes changed, and by the time he came to land a record deal in the mid-’90s, he was all set to become the next big thing in country music. A success right out of the gate, he…
The Night Teeth is a 2021 American vampire thriller film directed by Randall and written by Dillon. The film stars Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Lucy Fry, Debby Ryan, Raul Castillo, Megan Fox, Sydney Sweeney, and Alfie Allen. The film was released on Netflix on October 20, 2021, and features a mix of genres, including rock, pop,…
Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, and John Goodman, action thriller Atomic Blonde took the box office by storm in 2017, grossing over $100 million worldwide and drawing rave reviews from critics. Based on the 2012 graphic novel The Coldest City and set on the eve of the fall of the Soviet Union, it’s got spies,…
Murder might be gruesome, but it’s inspired some killer songs over the years. Whether we’re talking true crime or the fictional kind, traditional folk ballads or synth rockers, there’s nothing like a bit of death and intrigue to give a song an edge. If you want to add some darkness to your playlist, check out…
Happy Gilmore is one of Adam Sandler’s numerous comedies. For those who are curious, the titular character is a failed hockey player who embarks on a very different career when he discovers a very unexpected talent for golf. Like a lot of Sandler’s movies, Happy Gilmore was blasted by the critics but proved to be…
James Ingram spent the early part of his career supporting artists like Ray Charles and Leon Haywood. Then, in 1980, Quincy Jones heard him perform a demo of Just Once. Jones liked what he heard and invited Ingram to contribute vocals to his 1981 album, The Dude. The invite earned Ingram a trio of Grammy…
Marcus King is one of the most dynamic and talented musicians working today. He has a voice that resonates like honey-soaked napalm while his fingertips are the refuge of musical genius. His virtuosic abilities are truly unique, not only due to their capacity for greatness, but because they are so far reaching. As he states,…