Before there was John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Chet Akins, or Freddie King, there was “Django” Reinhardt; creator of a style of Jazz guitar now referred to as “Gypsy Jazz.” After establishing an extraordinary following in Paris, France, in the autumn of 1946, Reinhardt made his first tour of the US, debuting at Cleveland Music Hall […]
When Radiohead first released “Creep” in 1992, the song was messy, raw, and a little uncomfortable. Thom Yorke’s distressed voice created an unforgettable sense of tension. Decades later, the track found itself reincarnated through the unlikely collaboration of Postmodern Jukebox and vocalist Haley Reinhart. What was once grunge-inflected alienation suddenly sounded like it belonged in
A routine flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans turned into a long hold on the runway, five hours that felt like an eternity. Even practiced travelers know that kind of delay wears thin; time stretches, tempers shorten, and the cabin air starts to feel heavier than it is. People checked their watches, exchanged tired smiles,
A single detail may lift your day into local lore. In County Meath, that detail was a voice. The couple had come from different corners of Ireland. Leah grew up in Dublin, while Chris hailed from Cookstown in County Tyrone. They chose a church about ten miles from their reception, a practical decision on paper
Two years ago, Ye-lim Kim transformed Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” from a simple pop ballad into a stunning masterpiece on ice. Viewers became captivated by the gentle movements and clean transitions that fans will recognize only when the skater has total control, yet the mood was warm and familiar. That blend of control and
Some songs feel carved in stone. Historians of pop tend to treat them like monuments, admired at a distance. Then a singer walks up, brushes the dust, and the statue moves. Sara Bareilles did that with Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” She sang it at the Kennedy Center in 2024, and the room changed
Few bands in rock history have seamlessly fused soulful rock with classical sophistication quite like Procol Harum. Founded in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1967, the group not only helped define the era’s progressive sound but was also responsible for one of the most iconic songs of the era, “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” A Band Born
Sometimes, traveling means stepping away from typical hotel stays. Instead, imagine sharing breakfast with giraffes or sleeping in an underwater room. This guide reveals 50 destinations full of moments From lofty treehouses to Arctic igloos, each property merges local culture and design while welcoming travelers with open arms. Within these pages, you’ll discover cliffside hideaways,
Small towns often get overshadowed by their famous big-city neighbors. Folks usually talk about New York or Los Angeles while forgetting about charming places that lie off the beaten path. There is something magical about driving down a quiet main street where locals still greet each other by name. You might spot a vintage storefront
Sometimes we crave the thrill of open roads and wide skies. Other times, we long for quiet trails where wind in the trees provides the soundtrack. This list celebrates 25 of the most cherished national parks in the United States. Each place has its own vibe and draws in travelers of all stripes. You might
It can be thrilling to discover something that makes your taste buds do a double-take. Foods from different places often come with such peculiar flavors and presentations that they can seem downright odd to outsiders. Some people crave comfort food like burgers or ramen, but there are moments when it’s more interesting to try something
Have you ever noticed how certain creatures seem so outlandish that it’s hard to believe they share our planet? Some have gigantic eyes that peer through the darkness. Others have snouts so misshapen you might think an artist sculpted them. Even mammals look like somebody pieced them together with mismatched parts. Our planet’s weirdest animals