Randy Newman’s new album, Dark Matter, is his first batch of songs in nine years and there’s more than the usual biting Newman wit; there’s also a tender heart. And watching the 73-year-old songwriter amble to the Tiny Desk and singing these words, had me crying for sentiment so full of heart:
“I’m not much to talk to, and I know how I look / What I know ’bout life comes out of a book / But of all of the people there are in the world / She chose me.”
Watch this grand master play.
Radiohead is more than a band: it’s a mythos. A mythos that’s produced nine of the best albums of all time. Take a peek behind their enigmatic image and learn how five young lads from Oxfordshire became the smartest band in the world.
Learn about acting, auditioning, and artistry from Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson in his first-ever online acting class. The star of Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained shares the skills that have made him one of Hollywood’s most respected and prolific actors.
In his MasterClass, Samuel L. Jackson breaks down his process, including his unique approach to giving masterful performances. Learn how he creates backstories, collaborates with directors, and digs deep into the mind of every character he plays.
In addition to acting advice, Samuel L. Jackson also shares the personal journey that brought him from Chattanooga to California—and from television stand-in to Hollywood star.
Samuel L. Jackson’s MasterClass will add depth to your film acting, stage acting, and voiceover work with video lessons and a customized workbook tailored to each chapter.
If there’s something you want to know about the music industry, Simon Napier-Bell is the man to speak to. He’s managed everyone from The Yardbirds, Ultravox, T Rex and Marc Bolan to Japan, Asia, Candi Staton, Boney M, Sinéad O’Connor, Wham, and George Michael.
Jimmy Fallon chats with a member of the audience and asks Lin-Manuel Miranda and The Roots to improv a Hamilton-style song about her on the spot.
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Over the past year, Reverb have had the privilege of partnering with a cast of amazing artists to help them sell their excess gear. They’ve launched artist shops from the likes of Billy Corgan, Nils Lofgren, Bill Ward, Jimmy Chamberlin, and Wilco, just to name a few. Today, they announced J Mascis will be joining the ranks, with the Official J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Reverb Shop.
J’s shop will launch on Tuesday, October 31 and will be stocked with over 100 pieces of the “ear-bleeding country” rocker’s gear used on various Dinosaur Jr. tours, in studio sessions, and with his solo and other projects.
Look, Billy Corgan – or William Patrick Cogan, as he likes to be known now – is a genius songwriter, an astounding guitar player, a cross between a beautiful soul and having a hard-rock snarl that will pound your heart with rage. But do not mistake him. He saw a human turn into a shape-shifter, as he tells Howard Stern. You can hear that William didn’t want to go there, but nobody leaves Howard with secrets.
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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.
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