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When the pandemic hit, Robert Pollard of Guided by Voices decided to go spelunking into his archives of unfinished songs and discarded demos from the last five to 10 years. “I was blown away that I had discarded them,” he tells Rolling Stone . “Anyway, I combined some of them and created new arrangements. Others I just left the way they were.” The result is Earth Man Blues , which Pollard calls “a collage of rejected songs” set for release on April 30th. Despite Pollard’s humble tone, however, it’s one of GBV’s most eclectic, adventurous records to date, careening between heavy-rockers reminiscent of Black Sabbath, guitar lines cribbed from early 2000s pop-punk, near-rock operas worthy of the Who, and sweet little swingers that sound like the Monkees melting in the sun. There’s even a sample from an old stenographer instruction album. “I tied the songs together loosely with characters and stage productions notes to make it seem almost autobiographical,” Pollard says. “After … [Read more...] about Guided By Voices Announce ‘Collage of Rejected Songs’ ‘Earth Man Blues’

EXCLUSIVE : In what shapes up as a hot package for the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin, Ryan Gosling has committed to star in The Actor , with Duke Johnson directing a script he wrote with Stephen Cooney , based on Donald E. Westlake ’s hard boiled novel Memory . Gosling will produce with Waypoint Entertainment’s Ken Kao , Johnson and his Innerlight Films partner Abigail Spencer , and Paul Young through his Make Good Banner. Gosling will play New York actor Paul Cole, who is beaten and left for dead in 1950s Ohio. Stripped of his memory and stranded in a mysterious small town, Paul struggles to get back home, piece together and reclaim the life and identity he’s lost. The Actor follows a journey relatable to many: to find home, to find love, and ultimately to find ourselves. For those like me who long to see Gosling in another stylish and gritty action vehicle like Drive , this seems to hold a lot of promise. Gosling is currently prepping to go mano a … [Read more...] about Ryan Gosling To Star In ‘The Actor’ With Duke Johnson To Direct Adaptation Of Donald E. Westlake Novel ‘Memory:’ Hot EFM Package

South by Southwest (aka SXSW ) has revealed its final round for its already robust lineup of keynotes and featured sessions. The online iteration of the SXSW conference and festival is set to take place March 16-20. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg , host New York Times podcast Together Apart Priya Parker, and Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from political leader and game-changer Stacey Abrams as well as music icon Willie Nelson. “The three Keynote Speakers we’re announcing today are a perfect complement to our Conference lineup for SXSW Online 2021,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “Charles Yu’s amazing novel Interior Chinatown brings a completely unique perspective to the immigrant experience in the United States. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will emphasize SXSW’s continued focus on how technological innovations are transforming mobility. And no one … [Read more...] about SXSW Adds Pete Buttigieg As Keynote; Ava DuVernay, George W. Bush And More Set For Featured Sessions

EXCLUSIVE: Longtime The Profit and Streets of Dreams host Marcus Lemonis is getting into business with Zero Point Zero Production . Lemonis has made an investment in ZPZ, a leading film and television production company founded by Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins, and also will serve as ZPZ’s chairman. Zero Point Zero is behind Streets Of Dreams, a five-part docuseries hosted by Lemonis, aired earlier this year on CNBC. Under the partnership, ZPZ will expand its non-fiction portfolio with content focusing on lifestyle (home, food, travel and fashion), business (corporate branded work, custom corporate content, entrepreneurship, investing, personal finance and wealth management) and a 360-degree approach around sports and the business of sports. Additionally, it aims to provide a creative environment for smaller and underexposed production entities who could benefit from such synergies. Related Story Soledad O'Brien, At House Hearing, Offers A Solution To … [Read more...] about ‘The Profit’ & ‘Streets Of Dreams’ Host Marcus Lemonis Takes Stake In Zero Point Zero Production

Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With the vinyl resurgence in full swing, now is the perfect time for budding collectors to pick up a turntable. While collecting vinyl as a hobby can come with its fair share of nostalgia, today’s turntables have the luxury of combining charming, retro designs with all of the advantages of modern technology. What Are the Best Retro Turntables? Some of the best vintage-inspired and retro turntables would look right at home in a 1950s diner. However, features like vinyl to MP3 recording and wireless streaming earn them a place in the 21st century. If bold aesthetics is not your main priority, there are minimalist turntables with warm sound output that still puts you in the frame of mind of eras gone by – even if you’re spinning the latest from Taylor Swift. While the … [Read more...] about The Best Retro Turntables to Add to Your Space Right Now