Composer Daniel Blumberg says the wild music of 'The Testament of Ann Lee' had to be 'as extreme as possible'

In the spring of 2024, Daniel Blumberg had just finished writing his score for Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist," for which he'd ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Eagles Song Glenn Frey Wrote for His Daughter During a Difficult Time

My teenage daughter Taylor] was going through a tough patch, and sometimes you can say in a song what you can’t in a sit-down ...
America Magazine

The Christmas carol verse that perfectly explains the Immaculate Conception

Here is the lesser-known third verse of the Christmas carol “Joy to the World,” which Isaac Watts penned in 1719: No more let ...
Catholic Standard

Come all ye faithful: Christmas carols sing of God’s love, pope says

Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the ...
Major League Baseball

Phils' ongoing tribute to Kalas ensures club always has 'High Hopes'

Why have the Phillies played Harry Kalas’ rendition of “High Hopes” at Citizens Bank Park following every win since 2009? Here’s the story: First, let’s start with the obvious. The legendary ...

I think of them all — The Bad Seeds, so expressive, so anarchic, so bloody awesome, says Nick Cave amid album release

THEY say you can judge a person by the company they keep. In the case of Nick Cave, look no further than his band of 40-plus ...