# olivia rodrigo (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover olivia rodrigo. Page: Feed: --- ## [We have Confessions to make…](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/confessions-ii-madonna-biopic-danceteria) _2026-08-18 · Reanna Cruz · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Confessions II is Madonna’s biopic, allowing her to tell her story on her own terms ## [Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Reaches 18 Weeks at No. 1 on Hot 100](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-reaches-18-weeks-at-no-1-on-hot-100/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ella-langleys-choosin-texas-reaches-18-weeks-at-no-1-on-hot-100) _2026-08-17 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has extended its reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 to 18 weeks, putting the hit just one week away from potentially matching the longest No. 1 run ever recorded by a non-holiday song. The song first reached the summit in February and has already established several chart records. Here is the \[…\] ## [Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend: The Sound of Living Through This | The Last Mixed Tape](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/08/15/phoebe-bridgers-lost-weekend-the-sound-of-living-through-this-the-last-mixed-tape/) _2026-08-15 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ Phoebe Bridgers' album "Lost Weekend" reflects on living in a world fraught with unresolved anxieties post-pandemic. Unlike its predecessor, "Punisher," which captured existential dread, "Lost Weekend" focuses on personal experiences like grief and relationships. Through its unique sound, it explores themes of disconnection, intimacy, and the struggle to engage with an indifferent environment. ## [Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Extends Hot 100 Reign to 17 Weeks](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-hot-100-reign-to-17-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-hot-100-reign-to-17-weeks) _2026-08-14 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has continued its record-setting dominance of the Billboard Hot 100, spending a 17th week at No. 1 on the Aug. 15-dated chart, giving it the fourth-longest reign in the chart’s history. Among its newest achievements, the song has established a new record for the most weeks at the summit by a \[…\] ## [A piano lesson that will change how you listen (ft. Lang Lang)](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/lang-lang-beethoven-steinway) _2026-08-11 · Charlie Harding · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Charlie sits down with Lang Lang at the Steinway showroom in New York City to see how taste changes over time ## [How Rabi Sfaxi Is Building Trap Barbershop Around Consistency, Community and Craftsmanship](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/how-rabi-sfaxi-is-building-trap-barbershop-around-consistency-community-and-craftsmanship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-rabi-sfaxi-is-building-trap-barbershop-around-consistency-community-and-craftsmanship) _2026-08-11 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ In a city where first impressions matter, Rabi Sfaxi has built Trap Barbershop on a principle that extends beyond delivering a sharp haircut: consistency. Known professionally as Rabi The Barber, the founder has developed the Dubai-based barbershop into a destination where technical skill, customer relationships, and hospitality carry equal importance. Since opening Trap Barbershop, Rabi \[…\] ## [“The Odyssey” Sets New Box Office Records as Christopher Nolan’s Biggest Film](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/the-odyssey-sets-new-box-office-records-as-christopher-nolans-biggest-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-odyssey-sets-new-box-office-records-as-christopher-nolans-biggest-film) _2026-08-09 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ “The Odyssey” has reached two significant box office milestones over the weekend. The large-scale adaptation of Homer’s original epic has officially become Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing movie ever, earning $1.1 billion and moving ahead of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” which finished with $1.08 billion, without inflation adjustment. The sword-and-sandal epic has also become Imax’s… ## [Was David Bowie a Fascist? The Thin White Duke](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/08/08/was-david-bowie-a-fascist-the-thin-white-duke/) _2026-08-08 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ In 1976, David Bowie adopted the persona of the Thin White Duke, reflecting his elegant yet detached demeanor amidst a personal crisis marked by cocaine addiction and paranoia. This period also saw Bowie controversially praising fascism and appearing to salute Nazi imagery, raising enduring questions about his political views and legacy. ## [Take It to the Bridge (ft. Tayla Parx)](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/tayla-parx-bridge-taylor-swift-important) _2026-08-04 · Charlie Harding · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Bridges open up the world of a song, but some critics say they’re in danger of disappearing. ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Opens to $927 Million Worldwide in Record-Breaking Debut](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-opens-to-927-million-worldwide-in-record-breaking-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spider-man-brand-new-day-opens-to-927-million-worldwide-in-record-breaking-debut) _2026-08-03 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered an outstanding $927 million in global ticket sales during its opening weekend, securing the second-largest opening weekend in box office history both domestically and worldwide. The film marks Tom Holland’s fourth appearance as the iconic web-slinging superhero. It follows Peter Parker as he battles crime in a world where everyone \[…\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wriD7i3z9j1o) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [U2’s Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Story Behind Bono’s “Not a Rebel Song”](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/08/01/u2s-sunday-bloody-sunday-the-story-behind-bonos-not-a-rebel-song/) _2026-08-01 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" has sparked extensive debate since its release, with Bono emphasizing it's not a rebel song. A new documentary essay examines the song's origins, from the 1972 Bloody Sunday events to its recording and iconic performances. It highlights the band's focus on the human cost of violence over political messaging. ## [Preaching to the Chorus](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/chorus-trevor-horn-b-real-video-killed-radio-star) _2026-07-28 · Charlie Harding · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ When everything's a hook, is anything a chorus? ## [Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film Explained | What Happens After Brat?](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/07/25/charli-xcxs-music-fashion-film-explained-what-happens-after-brat/) _2026-07-25 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ Charli XCX’s latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, is analyzed as a reflection of contemporary artistic pressures and cultural expectations. It explores the transformation of musicians into multifaceted artists while navigating public narratives. The video essay considers the impact of social media on identity and reinvention, going beyond a mere album review. ## [Yaga to Debut at TIFF as Toronto Festival Reveals Complete Primetime TV Lineup](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/yaga-to-debut-at-tiff-as-toronto-festival-reveals-complete-primetime-tv-lineup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yaga-to-debut-at-tiff-as-toronto-festival-reveals-complete-primetime-tv-lineup) _2026-07-24 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Yaga, featuring Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams, is scheduled to make its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Crave original series, which will also stream on AMC+ in the United States, has been selected as part of TIFF’s Primetime television program. TIFF’s Primetime lineup will begin with Jesse McKeown’s Netflix drama Below, \[…\] ## [Justice for the verse](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/verse-audrey-hobert-aretha-franklin) _2026-07-21 · Nate Sloan · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Everybody sings the chorus. Superfans quote the verse. ## [All Women Do](https://aaliyahag.substack.com/p/all-women-do) _2026-07-19 · Aaliyah 🧘🏼‍♀️ · Normal Girl Field Guide_ Hating women is still here. I don't hate us, though. ## [Gilla Band, Mental Health and the Emotional Landscape of Ireland](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/07/18/gilla-band-mental-health-and-the-emotional-landscape-of-ireland/) _2026-07-18 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern Ireland's emotional landscape, documenting personal and societal struggles. Through interviews and research, it captures the band's journey from surrealism to honest expression. ## [\[Link\] Easy Street by Queens of the Stone Age](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/07/16/easy-street-by-queens-of-the-stone-age) _2026-07-16 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ From: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/easy-street/6782098982?i=6782098983 Josh Homme is taller than you might think. Sure, he has a reputation for being a big guy, but somehow in person he manages to be greater than his actual height. It’s as though the rest of the world has been shrunk around him. I met him a handful of times several lifetimes ago when Queens of the Stone Age put out their first… ## [Easy Street by Queens of the Stone Age](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/07/16/easy-street-by-queens-of-the-stone-age) _2026-07-16 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ Josh Homme is taller than you might think. Sure, he has a reputation for being a big guy, but somehow in person he manages to be greater than his actual height. It’s as though the rest of the world has been shrunk around him. I met him a handful of times several lifetimes ago when Queens of the Stone Age put out their first record on Matador, and his presence in a room was never anything less than… ## [Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” Reaches New Billboard Hot 100 Peak](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/toby-keiths-courtesy-of-the-red-white-and-blue-reaches-new-billboard-hot-100-peak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toby-keiths-courtesy-of-the-red-white-and-blue-reaches-new-billboard-hot-100-peak) _2026-07-15 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ On this week’s Billboard Hot 100 (dated July 18), Toby Keith not only returns to the chart with his 2002 hit “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” but the song also achieves the highest Billboard Hot 100 position of his career. “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” \[…\] ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8PDavEpM4U4f) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Let’s get it started](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/netflix-introduction-black-eyed-peas-aaron-dessner) _2026-07-14 · Charlie Harding · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Charlie and Nate kick off their Netflix launch and probe what an intro means in today's musical landscape ## [Julian Casablancas, Gaza and the Oxford Union: Why The Strokes Frontman Refused to Stay Silent](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/07/11/julian-casablancas-gaza-and-the-oxford-union-why-the-strokes-frontman-refused-to-stay-silent/) _2026-07-11 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, host Stephen White examines the backlash following Julian Casablancas' controversial analogy comparing American Zionists to enslaved Black people. The discussion highlights the impact of viral media on political discourse, the pitfalls of historical comparisons, and the urgency of addressing conversations about Gaza and displacement. ## [Awesome 90's - July 8, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/awesome-90s-july-8-2026.html) _2026-07-09 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Nirvana Nirvana - Plateau (Live) Matthew Good Band - Haven't Slept In Years Body Count - Cop Killer Bad Company - How About That 2Pac - If My Homie Calls Madonna - Why's It So Hard Rush - Test For Echo Snow - Informer Fuel - Bittersweet Black Sabbath - Psycho Man Vixen - How Much Love MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This Alanis Morissette - Can't Not Oasis - I Am The Walrus Goo Goo Dolls - Only One… ## [Rhythmic Jams - July 8, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/rhythmic-jams-july-8-2026.html) _2026-07-08 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Alicia Keys Maxi Priest - Close To You DJ Kool - Let Me Clear My Throat Pharrell - Frontin' Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You PM Dawn - Looking Through Patient Eyes A Tribe Called Quest - Check The Rhime Monie Love - It's A Shame (My Sister) Donna Summer - Heaven Knows TLC - Hat 2 Da Back Eve feat. Alicia Keys - Gangsta Lovin' T.I. - Bring Em Out Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)… ## [80's Party - July 7, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/80s-party-july-7-2026.html) _2026-07-08 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Joan Jett Heart - City's Burning Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All Glenn Frey - Smuggler's Blues Lita Ford - Stay With Me Baby Scandal - The Warrior Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Crimson & Clover 10,000 Maniacs - Trouble Me Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams Doro - Hard Times Enuff Z'Nuff - Fly High Michelle Metal Church - Start The Fire Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love Michael Bolton -… ## [Groovy 70's - July 7, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/groovy-70s-july-7-2026.html) _2026-07-07 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Steely Dan Jefferson Starship - Love Too Good Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, & David Freiberg - Fishman Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground Johnny Rivers - Swayin' To The Music Firefall - Just Remember I Love You Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time Earth, Wind, & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life Linda Ronstadt - Lose Again Pat Benatar - I Need A Lover The Kiki Dee Band - I've… ## [M4B Radio Top 40 - July 6, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/m4b-radio-top-40-july-6-2026.html) _2026-07-07 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Olivia Rodrigo's "The Cure" spends a fourth week at #1. 1 1 Olivia Rodrigo The Cure 2 2 Blondshell Heart Has To Work So Hard 3 7 Olivia Rodrigo Stupid Song 4 4 Basement Time Waster 5 5 Natalie Imbruglia Upside Down 6 3 Evanescence Who Will You Follow 7 10 The Last Dinner Party Big Dog 8 6 Olivia Rodrigo Drop Dead 9 19 Weezer f/Wednesday We Might As Well Be Strangers 10 12 Florence & the Machine… ## [Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Extends Billboard Hot 100 Reign to 12 Weeks](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-billboard-hot-100-reign-to-12-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-billboard-hot-100-reign-to-12-weeks) _2026-07-07 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 12th consecutive week. The song continues to make chart history. After first reaching the top of the Hot 100 in February, it joins an exclusive group of just 25 songs in the chart’s history—dating back to August 1958—that have spent \[…\] ## [Coolest Currents & Classics - July 6, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/coolest-currents-classics-july-6-2026.html) _2026-07-07 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Blondshell Rocket - Another Second Chance Olivia Rodrigo - purple Florence + The Machine - White Cliffs Of Dover Sabrina Carpenter - Busy Woman Citizen - If You're Lonely Holly Humberstone - Dive The Beaches - Takes One To Know One Tyler Hilton; Kate Voegele - Hallelujah The Tragically Hip - Fifty-Mission Cap (Live July 22 - August 20, 2016) Linkin Park - Lost Three Days Grace - Mayday Blondshell… ## [Hard Rock Monday - July 6, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/hard-rock-monday-july-6-2026.html) _2026-07-06 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Bon Jovi Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name Winger - Can't Get Enuff Alice Cooper - School's Out Rina Sawayama - STFU! Black Sabbath - The Devil Cried Poppy - Her Motörhead - Shoot You in the Back Icon - Naked Eyes Rush - For What It's Worth Foo Fighters - See You Blur - Song 2 Judas Priest - Some Heads Are Gonna Roll UFO - Lights Out Mike Watt - Against The 70's (ft. Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl, &… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lAmvELEIWzVL) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Book Club - "Confessions II" by Madonna (July 5, 2026)](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/the-book-club-confessions-ii-by-madonna.html) _2026-07-06 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Listen to tonight's show here ! Madonna - Frozen Madonna - I Feel So Free Madonna - Good For The Soul Madonna - One Step Away Madonna - Bring Your Love Madonna - Danceteria Madonna - Read My Lips Madonna - Everything Madonna - Love Sensation Madonna - Love Without Words Madonna - Bizarre Madonna - School Madonna - Fragile Madonna - My Sins Are My Savior Madonna - Betrayal Madonna - The Test… ## [Club M4B - July 4, 2026](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/club-m4b-july-4-2026.html) _2026-07-05 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Janet Jackson Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do (Without You) (Shep's "Work It Out" Mix) Kelly Clarkson - Second Wind (Cheat Codes Remix) Britney Spears - 3 (Manhattan Clique Remix Club) Jessica Simpson - I Think I'm in Love with You (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix) Britney Spears - Breathe On Me (Jacques Lu Cont Mix) Taylor Swift - Lover (First Dance Remix) Madonna - Celebration (Benny Benassi Remix)… ## [20Hitz - Madonna (Julian's Version)](https://www.m4bradio.com/2026/07/20hitz-madonna-julians-version.html) _2026-07-05 · jessielou910 · M4B Radio_ Madonna's iconic 1990 hit "Vogue" was voted #1. Listen to tonight's show here ! 1. Vogue 2. Like A Prayer 3. Ray Of Light 4. Take A Bow 5. Deeper And Deeper 6. Hung Up 7. Into The Groove 8. Material Girl 9. The Power Of Goodbye 10. Express Yourself 11. Dress You Up 12. Sorry 13. Borderline 14. Frozen 15. Bad Girl 16. Papa Don't Preach 17. Like A Virgin 18. Music 19. Cherish 20. Secret 21. Live To… ## [Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Boys’ Turns Smartphone Anxiety Into a Protest Song](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/07/04/phoebe-bridgers-lost-boys-turns-smartphone-anxiety-into-a-protest-song/) _2026-07-04 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest music. Woody Guthrie wrote: “This Machine Kills Fascists.” Phoebe Bridgers sings: “This machine is killing me.” In this video \[…\] ## [Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Extends Historic Billboard Hot 100 Reign](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-historic-billboard-hot-100-reign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ella-langleys-choosin-texas-extends-historic-billboard-hot-100-reign) _2026-06-30 · Raeesa Sayyad · Fab World Today_ Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” climbs back one position to secure another record-setting week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. By spending an 11th week atop the chart, the song becomes the longest-running Hot 100 No. 1 by a female artist with a country hit, defined as songs that have appeared on Billboard’s multimetric \[…\] ## [Music only the World Cup could make](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/fifa-world-cup-shakira-burna-boy-ejae) _2026-06-30 · Reanna Cruz · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ Every four years a new crop of songs gets commissioned to drum up excitement for the World Cup ## [More Than a Platform. A Place to Belong.](https://www.fabworldtoday.com/more-than-a-platform-a-place-to-belong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-than-a-platform-a-place-to-belong) _2026-06-29 · Brand Buzz · Fab World Today_ The most powerful thing MyLooQ is building isn’t technology. It’s the community that technology makes possible. Every great platform eventually reaches a point where its most important feature isn’t a feature at all. It’s the people. The conversations, the connections, the shared language and shared ambitions of the community that forms around it. At that \[…\] ## [The Continued Fall of Róisín Murphy | How a Queer Icon Lost Her Audience](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/06/27/the-continued-fall-of-roisin-murphy-how-a-queer-icon-lost-her-audience/) _2026-06-27 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy's recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the impact of such estrangement on an artist's identity and legacy, exploring the interplay between music, culture, and audience interpretation. ## [SHE'S BACK!](https://aaliyahag.substack.com/p/shes-back-the-art-of-comebacks) _2026-06-22 · Aaliyah 🧘🏼‍♀️ · Normal Girl Field Guide_ In honor of my return to Substack ## [Why Gen Z Loves The Cure: Olivia Rodrigo, Robert Smith and the Future of Music Discovery](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/06/20/why-gen-z-loves-the-cure-olivia-rodrigo-robert-smith-and-the-future-of-music-discovery/) _2026-06-20 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ Olivia Rodrigo's collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure highlights the evolving music landscape shaped by platforms like TikTok and Spotify. The episode examines how younger artists introduce Gen Z to past music, creating a cultural bridge, and discusses David Byrne's perspective on music discovery as an archive rather than a timeline. ## [2hollis is the underground’s genre-hopping vampire](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/2hollis-poster-boy-star-feral-pop) _2026-06-18 · Reanna Cruz · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ In the last episode of our feral pop miniseries, we take a look at the 22 year old rave-rapper primed to take over the world ## [Pop music for an internet-pilled generation](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/underscores-music-u-do-it-feral-pop) _2026-06-17 · Reanna Cruz · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ No feral pop artist is more tapped into that microgenre than underscores ## [The new wave of pop is here, and it’s feral](https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/ninajirachi-feral-pop-girledm-i-love-my-computer) _2026-06-16 · Reanna Cruz · Episodes - Switched On Pop_ While the charts have been stagnant, Gen-Z has been crafting a sound that is exciting, unpredictable, and above all else, feral. ## [Why Ireland Still Sings Viva la Quinta Brigada: Christy Moore, Belfast Riots and Ireland’s Anti-Fascist Tradition](https://thelastmixedtape.com/2026/06/13/why-ireland-still-sings-viva-la-quinta-brigada-christy-moore-belfast-riots-and-irelands-anti-fascist-tradition/) _2026-06-13 · Stephen White · The Last Mixed Tape_ The discussion centers on Christy Moore’s song "Viva la Quinta Brigada," which commemorates Irish volunteers fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War. It highlights themes of identity, belonging, and anti-fascism in contemporary Ireland. The episode of The Last Mixed Tape, hosted by Stephen White, delves into its enduring significance. ## [\[Link\] the cure by Olivia Rodrigo](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/06/05/the-cure-by-olivia-rodrigo) _2026-06-05 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ From: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-cure/1889992111?i=1889992123 Confusingly not about The Cure, even though Olivia Rodrigo has history with the lovable lipstick goths. I once traded emails with Robert Smith when working on a compilation of Paul McCartney covers which he was a part of, and unlike all of the other artists who both a) had managers to deal with the multitude of tedious… ## [the cure by Olivia Rodrigo](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/06/05/the-cure-by-olivia-rodrigo) _2026-06-05 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ Confusingly not about The Cure, even though Olivia Rodrigo has history with the lovable lipstick goths. I once traded emails with Robert Smith when working on a compilation of Paul McCartney covers which he was a part of, and unlike all of the other artists who both a) had managers to deal with the multitude of tedious questions I needed answered for b) clearly didn’t care one jot about the… ## [Your 9-5 isn't killing you; you are](https://aaliyahag.substack.com/p/your-9-5-isnt-killing-you-you-are) _2026-05-24 · Aaliyah 🧘🏼‍♀️ · Normal Girl Field Guide_ And Remarkably Bright Creatures is telling us how to fix it. ## [\[Link\] Heart Has To Work So Hard by Blondshell](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/05/22/heart-has-to-work-so-hard-by-blondshell) _2026-05-22 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ From: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/heart-has-to-work-so-hard/1895982147?i=6765531270 My experience so far with Blondshell is one of slow and gradual appreciation — both 2023’s self-titled debut and last year’s ‘If You Asked For A Picture’ ended up being played on repeat. I wasn’t expecting a new album so soon — one is apparently coming later this year — but this first taste picks up right… ## [Heart Has To Work So Hard by Blondshell](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/05/22/heart-has-to-work-so-hard-by-blondshell) _2026-05-22 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ My experience so far with Blondshell is one of slow and gradual appreciation — both 2023’s self-titled debut and last year’s ‘If You Asked For A Picture’ ended up being played on repeat. I wasn’t expecting a new album so soon — one is apparently coming later this year — but this first taste picks up right where the last record left off. ## [\[Link\] Terms of Estrangement by Maya Hawke](https://de-online.co.uk/2026/05/20/terms-of-estrangement-by-maya-hawke) _2026-05-20 · David Emery · David Emery Online_ From: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/terms-of-estrangement/1878649394?i=1878649639 I am unsure which is a bigger obstacle to overcome in the quest for music credibility; having famous parents, or being a breakout actor. And yet Maya Hawke has both, and seems utterly unperturbed by the whole deal. She’s being making great lo-fi singer songwriter stuff for a while now, but this new album is a step…