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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
A Minute With: Musician and writer Tim Minchin looks back
LONDON, 2025 -Tim Minchin's latest album "Time Machine" is a collection of songs that the now successful 49-year-old wrote, but never recorded, back in his twenties, when he couldn't get a record deal. After gaining critical success as a comedian in 2005, the British-Australian Minchin went on to write the music and lyrics for hit West End musical "Matilda the Musical" and signed with record label BMG in 2020. In an interview with Reuters, Minchin reflects on his new record as well as his songwriting and views on social media. Below are excerpts edited for length and brevity. Q: Your album is out, how does that make you feel? "I feel really reflective. But also I've reached a point in my career ... where I just feel like ... here's my offer ... and because I don't read social media anymore and I won't read reviews, it's just out in the world... And hopefully people listen to it." Q: How would you describe your music? "I think the way I use words is slightly different from a lot of singer/songwriters... Most pop songs, they're broad, you can hear in them what you want ... whereas mine are like - ''oh no, this is what the song's about'." Q: Is there a difference writing music for yourself or characters such as Matilda? "I always feel like in a way, I'm placing myself in someone else's shoes... some of my songs are really personal and they're really about me. But it is a craft - songwriting - and that can mean placing yourself in a particular emotional state." Q: What makes you feel inspired at the moment? "My job is to put good ideas into the world and beautiful stories and make people feel things... That job of spreading empathy and joy and laughter and emotion and if I can do that and feel optimistic ... then I'm one person not being a cynic." Q: Do you wish you had released this album in your twenties? "The greatest thing that ever happened to me is not getting success (then) ... it's terrible for people... I'm very happy that I'm just gently putting these songs out into the world (now)." (Reporting by Sarah Mills; editing by Rosalba O'Brien)
Reuters
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
A Minute With: Musician and writer Tim Minchin looks back
LONDON, July 28, 2025 - Tim Minchin's latest album "Time Machine" is a collection of songs that the now successful 49-year-old wrote, but never recorded, back in his twenties, when he couldn't get a record deal. After gaining critical success as a comedian in 2005, the British-Australian Minchin went on to write the music and lyrics for hit West End musical "Matilda the Musical" and signed with record label BMG in 2020. In an interview with Reuters, Minchin reflects on his new record as well as his songwriting and views on social media. Below are excerpts edited for length and brevity. Q: Your album is out, how does that make you feel? "I feel really reflective. But also I've reached a point in my career ... where I just feel like ... here's my offer ... and because I don't read social media anymore and I won't read reviews, it's just out in the world... And hopefully people listen to it." Q: How would you describe your music? "I think the way I use words is slightly different from a lot of singer/songwriters... Most pop songs, they're broad, you can hear in them what you want ... whereas mine are like - ''oh no, this is what the song's about'." Q: Is there a difference writing music for yourself or characters such as Matilda? "I always feel like in a way, I'm placing myself in someone else's shoes... some of my songs are really personal and they're really about me. But it is a craft - songwriting - and that can mean placing yourself in a particular emotional state." Q: What makes you feel inspired at the moment? "My job is to put good ideas into the world and beautiful stories and make people feel things... That job of spreading empathy and joy and laughter and emotion and if I can do that and feel optimistic ... then I'm one person not being a cynic." Q: Do you wish you had released this album in your twenties? "The greatest thing that ever happened to me is not getting success (then) ... it's terrible for people... I'm very happy that I'm just gently putting these songs out into the world (now)."
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Leez's 1989 hit 'EL' trends on TikTok, singer hesitant on comeback
KUALA LUMPUR: Former singer Noor Liza Abu Bakar, better known as Leez, 55, was surprised to discover her 1989 hit 'EL' has recently gone viral on TikTok's For You Page. Harian Metro reported today that the 55-year-old said she had recently been inundated with WhatsApp messages and social media friend requests, despite having left the limelight many years ago. Leez went on to release a second album, 'Jendela', in 1990 (produced by Usop of Kopratasa and Eric Yeoh) and recorded a third for BMG that was never issued. After marrying composer-producer Razman, she stepped away from music to raise two daughters, now 29 and 25. She currently runs a catering and nasi lemak business. Though invited twice to join the TV comeback show 'Gegar Vaganza', she declined. "I'm afraid that the glamour would give me a headache as my 15 minutes of fame have passed," she said. However, she doesn't rule out a future single, saying, "We may plan, but God decides." Meanwhile, netizens have been debating the identity of the singer of "EL", with some mistaking her for Leez Rosli (an Akademi Fantasia 4 alumna), while others even believed the singer had already passed away.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Jennifer Lopez's music career in trouble? Singer parts ways with label after flop following Ben Affleck divorce
Jennifer Lopez's Career Hits a Speed Bump After Record Label Split Split from Ben Affleck May Have Influenced Her New Music Live Events Jennifer Lopez Debuts Emotional Tracks During European Tour Pop Star Struggles to Find New Record Label for Next Album FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Jennifer Lopez is accustomed to the limelight, but more recently, it hasn't all been the sort she has craved. After the disappointing sale of her new album, "This Is Me. Now", and amidst the emotional turmoil of the breakup with Ben Affleck, the pop icon has reportedly left her record label, as per a Blast split with BMG, the company behind her 2024 album, is a severe career blow for Lopez, whose previously golden music fortunes appear to be experiencing challenges, according to the report. The album didn't chart well, allegedly reaching only No. 55 in the UK, far from Lopez's normal pop supremacy, as per the Blast reported by The Sun, the BMG deal was a one-album arrangement, and after declining sales, the label and Lopez decided not to renew. This comes at a sensitive time, as Lopez has just completed her divorce from actor Ben Affleck, as per the Blast READ: Where's Keith? Nicole Kidman files solo for Portuguese residency, fans left wondering why Currently on tour in Europe, Lopez has been performing unreleased songs that many fans have speculated are about her heartbreak. Tracks like "Wreckage of You" and "Up All Night" have emotional lyrics and seem to be to be inspired by her split from Affleck, according to the Blast of her new tracks contains the moving line, "Thank you for the scars you left on my heart. I won't fall apart because of who you are and all your broken parts," as quoted by Blast. Another, one bearing the same name as her tour, has the lyrics, "I'm up all night, dancing on somebody, living my best life. I bet you wish that you were by my side. I got tired of you breaking me down," as quoted by READ: Could Air Canada flight attendants' strike ruin your summer vacation plans? Here's what travelers need to know However, the mom-of-two is finding it challenging to get a label for her songs following the disappointing performance of her last album, as per the report.A source told The Sun that she has "written and recorded enough tracks for a whole new album," and that the songs are "inspired by what she went through during her relationship with Ben," as quoted by insider pointed out that, "Jennifer is obviously massively successful and talented, but it's been hard for her to find a label with which she's on the same page," adding that, "After her last album came out, it was decided she wouldn't continue with BMG as it wasn't the success she wanted," as quoted in the and BMG reportedly had a one-album deal, and after the underwhelming performance of "This Is Me... Now", both parties decided not to written and recorded enough songs for a new album, but hasn't found the right label yet.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jennifer Lopez's music career in trouble? Singer parts ways with label after flop following Ben Affleck divorce
Jennifer Lopez latest songs, music career and relationship: Jennifer Lopez is accustomed to the limelight, but more recently, it hasn't all been the sort she has craved. After the disappointing sale of her new album, "This Is Me. Now", and amidst the emotional turmoil of the breakup with Ben Affleck, the pop icon has reportedly left her record label, as per a Blast report. Jennifer Lopez's Career Hits a Speed Bump After Record Label Split The split with BMG, the company behind her 2024 album, is a severe career blow for Lopez, whose previously golden music fortunes appear to be experiencing challenges, according to the report. The album didn't chart well, allegedly reaching only No. 55 in the UK, far from Lopez's normal pop supremacy, as per the Blast report. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Product Management Cybersecurity Technology Degree Data Science Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Project Management MCA Operations Management others Leadership Finance Data Science Management Data Analytics Public Policy Others Healthcare healthcare CXO MBA Digital Marketing PGDM Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details As reported by The Sun, the BMG deal was a one-album arrangement, and after declining sales, the label and Lopez decided not to renew. This comes at a sensitive time, as Lopez has just completed her divorce from actor Ben Affleck, as per the Blast report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo ALSO READ: Where's Keith? Nicole Kidman files solo for Portuguese residency, fans left wondering why Split from Ben Affleck May Have Influenced Her New Music Currently on tour in Europe, Lopez has been performing unreleased songs that many fans have speculated are about her heartbreak. Tracks like "Wreckage of You" and "Up All Night" have emotional lyrics and seem to be to be inspired by her split from Affleck, according to the Blast report. Live Events Jennifer Lopez Debuts Emotional Tracks During European Tour One of her new tracks contains the moving line, "Thank you for the scars you left on my heart. I won't fall apart because of who you are and all your broken parts," as quoted by Blast. Another, one bearing the same name as her tour, has the lyrics, "I'm up all night, dancing on somebody, living my best life. I bet you wish that you were by my side. I got tired of you breaking me down," as quoted by Blast. ALSO READ: Could Air Canada flight attendants' strike ruin your summer vacation plans? Here's what travelers need to know Pop Star Struggles to Find New Record Label for Next Album However, the mom-of-two is finding it challenging to get a label for her songs following the disappointing performance of her last album, as per the report. A source told The Sun that she has "written and recorded enough tracks for a whole new album," and that the songs are "inspired by what she went through during her relationship with Ben," as quoted by Blast. The insider pointed out that, "Jennifer is obviously massively successful and talented, but it's been hard for her to find a label with which she's on the same page," adding that, "After her last album came out, it was decided she wouldn't continue with BMG as it wasn't the success she wanted," as quoted in the report. FAQs Why did Jennifer Lopez leave her record label? She and BMG reportedly had a one-album deal, and after the underwhelming performance of "This Is Me... Now", both parties decided not to renew. Is Jennifer Lopez releasing another album soon? She's written and recorded enough songs for a new album, but hasn't found the right label yet.
