American Songwriter

The Story and Meaning Behind “Road to Nowhere,” the Song Where Talking Heads Danced Their Way to the End of the World

’80s fans can probably summon up Talking Heads‘ “Road to Nowhere” in their imagination with no problem: The solemn chorale opening, followed by Tina Weymouth’s bass notes that sound like a lawnmower ...
Los Angeles Times

How ‘The Little Mermaid’ changed the original’s songs — without being ‘sacrilegious’

Alan Menken recalls working on “The Little Mermaid” as “a constant miracle.” He and lyricist Howard Ashman were still flying high from the screen adaptation of their eccentric stage show “Little Shop ...
Variety

Aardman Spins Toddler Babble Into Comedy Gold With ‘The Very Small Creatures’: ‘They Are Little Creatures, but Big Characters’

For more than 40 years, Aardman Animations has been producing classics like “Wallace & Gromit,” “Chicken Run” and “Shaun the Sheep.” Now, following in the footsteps of pioneers such as Peter Lord, ...
Alternative Press

Hear Motionless In White revisit ‘Creatures’ with era-inspired new song

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Motionless In White‘s debut album Creatures. In celebration of the milestone, MIW are back with their first piece of new music in 2020 called “Creatures X: To ...