From Plini to Polyphia to onstage shoutouts from Nuno, how Rick Graham quietly became one of progressive guitar’s most influential names

From Guthrie Govan, through to Jason Richardson and Andy James, Rick Graham has garnered friends, fans and guest-spots with ...
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Daniel Blumberg Built A Body-Percussion Palette For Film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

For his work as film composer for The Testament of Ann Lee, Daniel Blumberg went back in time. The film is a vibrant musical ...

Making a bold musical about the Shakers? Daniel Blumberg’s songs brought the world in tune

After winning an Oscar for "The Brutalist," the English composer takes on a musical about the founder of the Shakers — a close collaboration with Amanda Seyfried.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, Elton John Scored His First Big Hit With a “Virginal” Song (That Almost Went to the Hollies Instead)

Elton John's first major hit, "Your Song", first entered the charts in mid-December 1970, under two months after its release.

Using the Rule of 70 to Estimate GDP Growth

Learn to use the rule of 70 to estimate how long it takes for a country’s GDP to double, aiding in understanding economic growth and investment potential.
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