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Randy Newman explores the sounds of New Orleans for 'The Princess and the Frog'

5497 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentSince working on 1995's "Toy Story," composer-songwriter Randy Newman has become something of a Disney veteran. more info

Pop & Hiss goes to the movies: Randy Newman explores the sounds of New Orleans for 'The Princess and the Frog'

5497 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissSince working on 1995's "Toy Story," composer-songwriter Randy Newman has become something of a Disney veteran. He's also quick to point out that one doesn't write for an animated film looking for creative freedom. "You're a collaborator, but you're ... more info

Live Review: Julian Casablancas in Los Angeles

5505 days ago
Live DailyThe world wasn't exactly clamoring for a solo project by Julian Casablancas [ tickets ], yet The Strokes' frontman delivered an interesting effort with "Phrazes for the Young" and has backed it up with an impressive live show. The New York-born singe... more info

Paul Morley's Showing Off... the Noughties

5507 days ago
Guardian MusicPaul Morley introduces his alternative view of the decade that wasI don't know about you – and I'll just get this out of my system before the ghost of Christmas past comes to give me what for – but if there's one thing worse than a care... more info

Julian Casablancas covers Randy Newman

5508 days ago
The Red RadioMr. Casablancas has caused quite the stir here in Los Angeles with his recent residency at the Palace Theatre downtown. We've yet to make it to one of the shows, but folks keep raving and raving about how great they... more info

Q & A with 'Princess and the Frog' animators

5514 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentRon Clements and John Musker talk about their fairy tale 'valentine' to New Orleans. The Disney animation team of Ron Clements and John Musker wrote and direct... more info

Trailer: 'Toy Story 3'; Prepare Yourself, 'Cause It Kinda Underwhelms

5554 days ago
The PlaylistNot that we think they're infallible or anything ("Cars" is pretty brutal), but we're generally supporters of the Pixar animation company, despite there being some disagreement among our ranks as to which are their best efforts. In any case, most of ... more info

School of rock says goodnight ...

5573 days ago
Guardian MusicIt's the last ever School of Rock blog (sniff! sob! etc) and so time to climb the wooden hill to Bedfordshire in search of music's most soothing lullabiesIt takes all sorts, but I used to find that the sound of Peel favourites Truman's Water turned u... more info

Album Review: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, "Levitate" (Verve Forecast)

5580 days ago
Live DailyBruce Hornsby [ tickets ]'s return to fronting a rock band is marred by a puzzling inconsistency. While he certainly wants to be seen as having expanded his vocabulary in the 23 years since "The Way It Is," Hornsby expends too much energy copping son... more info

Readers recommend: Songs about holidays

5621 days ago
Guardian MusicLast week was all about painful failure. This week, we're after songs that are taking time off from real lifeWho would have thought that a list of crushing failures, wounding disappointments and heartbreaking loss could have provided such rich entert... more info

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