A sombre end to the week, following the death of One Direction star Liam Payne. The Wolverhampton-born singer died in Buenos Aires late on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of tributes and reflections on the extraordinary and often overwhelming fame he and his bandmates experienced. Mark Beaumont wrote about how, both in the band and out of it, Payne evidently struggled to find a defining identity - "his life, now cut tragically short, might mean he remains elusive forever". |
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| Lindsey Buckingham has said that the members of Fleetwood Mac were able to rise above their "personal differences" in order to make their classic 1977 album, Rumours.
Speaking to The Independent as he marked the 45th anniversary of their experimental album 1979 record,Tusk, the musician reflected on the famously fraught period for the band as they dealt with their personal turmoils and the success of their self-titled 10th album.
The late singer and keys player Christine McVie was recently divorced from her bandmate, guitarist John McVie, while Buckingham was in a tumultuous on-off relationship with singer Stevie Nicks. Meanwhile co-founder Mick Fleetwood had recently discovered his wife, Jenny Boyd, was having an affair with guitarist Bob Weston, whom he fired.
Nicks and Buckingham, however, were able to channel their frustrations with one another into their music, from her cool dismissal on "Dreams" to Buckingham's fiery "Go Your Own Way". McVie, ever the hopeful romantic, soothed with upbeat tracks such as "Don't Stop" and "You Make Loving Fun".
"We rose above our personal difficulties so beautifully in order to make [Rumours]," Buckingham said. "In doing that [we realised] we had a destiny that was more important and greater than all of us personally. "When that album did succeed on the level it did, it just made us realise that our personal lives were one thing, but there was something more profound that was going on, and that it was our job to embrace that. In a way, I guess you could say that was galvanising." Read the full interview here. |
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| Spotlight on... Naya Yeira |
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| A. Hello! I'm Naya Yeira, an Indonesian-born singer-songwriter based in London. My music is all about blending genres - I take inspiration from alternative, R&B, pop, and hip-hop to create something that feels fresh and unique. No matter the sound, one thing that ties it all together is my soulful vocals and candid lyricism that feels relatable. Artists like Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, and Tierra Whack really inspire me with their dreamlike, other-worldly vibes, and you'll definitely hear a bit of SZA and Aaliyah's R&B influence in my sound, too. Beyond music, I love designing my own visuals and concepts, whether it's for shows or artwork, and I've been getting into 3D art lately as well. Growing up in a mix of different musical cultures has definitely shaped the genre-bending music I make today. |
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| Q. What are your inspirations and influences? |
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| A. My music is inspired by a feeling of disconnect in today's world, and creating it is my way of bridging that gap. In a time when we're more connected than ever digitally, I feel like we've never been more disconnected emotionally. I hope my music can bring people together by sharing real, raw experiences that help them feel like they belong. Each song I write is a reflection of a moment in my life, representing self-growth and transformation - just like a butterfly, which is why I've chosen it as the symbol for my newest release. Growing up in Indonesia has definitely shaped my sound, as I was exposed to many different cultures, which adds a unique dimension to my songs. Visually, I'm drawn to early 2000s aesthetics like old electronics and web core, combining them with something more ethereal and organic. By mixing technology with nature, I aim to create a fresh, glowing look that mirrors the blend of electronic and soulful elements in my music. Sonically, I'm influenced by artists like Billie Eilish and Rosalía for their ability to fuse electronic sounds with ethereal, moving vocals, as well as legends like Ray Charles and Billie Holiday, whose soulful chord progressions inspire my own. Ultimately, my music is about connection, self-growth, and creating a space where people feel seen and understood. |
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| Q. What do you have lined up for 2024 and beyond? |
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| A. I am super excited to be releasing my first single in a very long time, 'Peace of Mind' , which is out now! It's about letting go of something toxic in your life that no longer serves you to make space for better things. This track is an ode to 2000s R&B tracks with a little twist at the end, inspired by the likes of Frank Ocean. I am trying to lock-in on releases and studio sessions, as I spent the whole summer rehearsing for my first festival back in Jakarta. In the future, I definitely would like to immerse more of my culture within my music and visuals. I have so much music ready and I can't wait to release more singles. |
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