Experimental musicians don't usually become major rock stars. But the world fell in love with Beck in 1994 because of "Loser," a song that sounded like nothing else on the time. It's a decidedly low-fi, DIY rap song, with a slide guitar riff, a self-deprecating bilingual chorus, dialogue samples, and bizarre lyrics like "dog food skulls and the beefcake pantyhose." Amazingly, "Loser" hit #10 on the pop chart, and Beck's long career was truly underway. Read More...
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, legally known as Daystar Peterson, was recently transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, where he will continue to serve his 10-year sentence. The development follows his conviction for shooting American rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a heated altercation back in 2020.
The New Mugshot and Its Implications Lanez made public his new mugshot just five days after Judge David Herriford denied his bail request; Lanez wanted the court to allow him to live with his wife and child while their legal team filed their appeal; Judge Herriford declined citing Lanez’s conviction of violent felony, violation of court orders history as well as foreign citizenship as reasons behind this decision. Read More...
I've been following Eurovision for years now, through the highs and given I'm a British fan the many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many lows. But one country that also doesn't have a flawless record is Finland, who has only won the competition once, back in 2006 with the memorable Lordi and 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'.
Now while I'm fully backing Olly Alexander and his song 'Dizzy' to allow the UK to host once again when it comes to 2025, following my three-night stay in Tampere, Finland, I would not be mad if Windows95man brings the crown back to the Scandinavian country. Read More...
