Film/music review: The music of ‘Howard the Duck’ is as endearing as its cult status

Before discussing the soundtrack and score, let’s cover some fundamentals: The movie “Howard the Duck,” a beloved 1986 sci-fi comedy, was adapted from Marvel Comics. Directed by Willard Huyck and produced by George Lucas, this film tells the story of Howard, an intelligent duck from another dimension who accidentally lands on Earth. He finds himself in a thrilling adventure, which happens to involve an alien invasion. This incidentally grants him the chance to show off his “Quack Fu” skills.

Five rock tours you will not want to miss in 2025

As the year 2024 draws to a close, it’s essential to have something exciting to anticipate for the new year, 2025. Luckily, music enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that numerous impressive tours are set to kick off! Regardless of where you reside in North America (and possibly Australia), there’s bound to be a concert that piques your interest.

Five ’90s boy band songs that we all secretly still listen to

The ’90s were a time when boy bands dominated the radio waves, with their appealing tunes and captivating harmonies providing the musical backdrop for many of us during our childhood and teenage years. Whether it was the romantic ballads that stirred our emotions or the upbeat pop songs we simply couldn’t resist dancing to, these boy bands managed to carve a special place in our hearts and music collections.

Six 90s artists who released sophomore slump albums

In contrast to the 2000s, which saw a resurgence of garage rock, the 1990s stand out as the era when rock music held an unrivaled grip on mainstream culture. Bands like The Strokes and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs from the 2000s may have made significant impacts, but they never achieved the chart-topping dominance that numerous ’90s artists experienced during their peak years.

Dave Gahan has some potentially devastating news for Depeche Mode fans

After 43 years, it might be time to call it a day. In 1981, Depeche Mode debuted their first full-length album, Speak & Spell, and since then, they’ve released an impressive 14 more studio albums. They’ve had numerous top-20 hits in the US and UK, and their live performances continue to impress. However, all bands eventually reach a point where they stop producing music.

10 hidden gem albums from the 1970s that you missed

In my youth, rock music was thriving. There was a well-known girl at my sixth school named Susie, but our interactions were limited. We didn’t often hold hands or play truant together. However, we did share the joy of singing Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock,” which was extremely popular at the time. This is the reason behind those song references, in case you weren’t aware.