If you have this strange urge to listen to Death Cab and read comic books today, there's a reason: 10 years ago, on Aug. 5, 2003, "The O.C." premiered on Fox.
Seminal hardly begins to describe the impact Josh Schwartz's coming-of-age series had on popular culture. The first season exploded through the zeitgeist like a comet, helping user in the age of geek rule while also turning indie rock acts like Rooney, The Killers and the aforementioned Death Cab for Cutie into required listening for emo kids of all ages.
"The first six or seven episodes was really literally stuff off of my iPod," Schwartz told HitFix writer Alan Sepinwall in a new interview. "Some of the bands that we reached out to were these indie rock bands, and that was all we could afford. A lot of these bands probably would have had deeper reservations about having their music debut on a Fox teen soap,...
Seminal hardly begins to describe the impact Josh Schwartz's coming-of-age series had on popular culture. The first season exploded through the zeitgeist like a comet, helping user in the age of geek rule while also turning indie rock acts like Rooney, The Killers and the aforementioned Death Cab for Cutie into required listening for emo kids of all ages.
"The first six or seven episodes was really literally stuff off of my iPod," Schwartz told HitFix writer Alan Sepinwall in a new interview. "Some of the bands that we reached out to were these indie rock bands, and that was all we could afford. A lot of these bands probably would have had deeper reservations about having their music debut on a Fox teen soap,...
- 8/5/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
As many iTunes lovers and Youtube fanatics understand, music (old and new) has become a huge factor on hit television shows and both the show and artists featured benefit from the collaboration. Ever YouTube a certain scene from your favorite show for hours on end? Did it have a catchy song that you immediately downloaded? Yes, the odds are that you have.
Television show soundtracks are an obsession over here and the music played make that specific scene that much more memorable. Remember "Hide and Seek" when Marissa Cooper killed Ryan's brother Trey? What about "Paint the Silence" by Dice when Marissa kissed Ryan on the ferris wheel? Thought so. The O.C. has had so many hits like Phantom Planet's "California" and even the cover of "Forever Young" by Youth Group, but here's to 10 more that made just as much of an impact.
Also, stay tuned weekly here at...
Television show soundtracks are an obsession over here and the music played make that specific scene that much more memorable. Remember "Hide and Seek" when Marissa Cooper killed Ryan's brother Trey? What about "Paint the Silence" by Dice when Marissa kissed Ryan on the ferris wheel? Thought so. The O.C. has had so many hits like Phantom Planet's "California" and even the cover of "Forever Young" by Youth Group, but here's to 10 more that made just as much of an impact.
Also, stay tuned weekly here at...
- 8/28/2012
- by Stephanie Webber
- TVology
Marlon Roudette has described working with Finley Quaye as an "incredible experience". The singer teamed up with the soul artist for track 'True to Yourself', which features on his new album Matter Fixed. "Recording vocals with Finley was an incredible experience," Roudette explained. "You can put this guy in a suit and drop him in any decade and he would have stood up alongside the great reggae and soul (more)...
- 4/17/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
It's Wednesday, a few hours removed from the latest episode of 90210.
You know what that means, loyal readers? A detailed recap of events from "The Porn King;" the latest quotes and photos from the installment; and, of course, a chance to purchase the songs heard during it.
Head over to our 90210 music section for a look at the singles played throughout the hour, including the tune heard while Adrianna and Navid had sex for the first time.
Below, we've listed a few tunes played throughout "The Porn King."
Finley Quaye - "Even After All" Rilo Kiley - "The Moneymaker" Holly Golightly - "My Love Is"...
You know what that means, loyal readers? A detailed recap of events from "The Porn King;" the latest quotes and photos from the installment; and, of course, a chance to purchase the songs heard during it.
Head over to our 90210 music section for a look at the singles played throughout the hour, including the tune heard while Adrianna and Navid had sex for the first time.
Below, we've listed a few tunes played throughout "The Porn King."
Finley Quaye - "Even After All" Rilo Kiley - "The Moneymaker" Holly Golightly - "My Love Is"...
- 9/30/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Finley Quaye has reportedly been arrested after biting and attacking his tour manager. The 'Even After All' singer, who is expected to perform at the Glade Festival this weekend, allegedly sank his teeth into his employee following an argument in which he was prevented from getting his laptop from a dressing room. According to The Sun, police discovered cannabis (more)...
- 7/14/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
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