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San Francisco Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hall & Oates singer calls yacht rock a joke created by ‘two jerk-offs in California'
Daryl Hall is not a fan of yacht rock, even if his band, Hall & Oates is frequently classified as one of the genre's most prominent acts. 'This is something I don't understand,' the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee told acclaimed music producers Justin Richmond and Rick Rubin on an episode of their ' Broken Record ' podcast released on Thursday, May 8. 'First of all, yacht rock was a f—ing joke by two jerk-offs in California, and suddenly it became a genre.' The term came up in conversation after Richmond brought up the Doobie Brothers, the San Jose rock band often associated with the genre characterized by its catchy, relaxing tunes. 'It's just R&B, with maybe some jazz in there. It's mellow R&B, smooth R&B. I don't see what the yacht part is,' Hall insisted. The term was coined by J.D. Ryznar, Hunter D. Star and Lane Farnham, who created the mockumentary web series 'Yacht Rock' in 2005 about the West Coast soft rockers of the 1970s and '80s. Decades later, filmmaker Garrett Price was inspired by the project to make his own, 'Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,' released in 2024. Other major yacht rock artists include Steely Dan, Toto and Christopher Cross. Hall and his bandmate John Oates have frequently been linked to the genre. The Philadelphia rock duo had been performing together since the 1970s and experienced a resurgence in the early 2000s when the term yacht rock first started circulating. But Hall chalks it up to a misunderstanding. 'People misjudged us because they couldn't label us. They always came up with all this kind of crap — soft rock and yacht rock and all this other nonsense,' Hall continued. 'None of it really describes anything that I do.' Oates, on the other hand, doesn't seem to share Hall's animosity. 'I think yacht rock was the beginning of this whole Hall & Oates resurrection,' he said in a 2007 interview with Seattle Weekly. 'They were the first ones to start to parody us and put us out there again, and a lot of things have happened because of yacht rock.' The two former bandmates fell out in November 2023 after Hall accused Oates of betraying him by trying to sell his share of their joint business venture, Whole Oats Enterprises. They haven't played a show together since October 2022.
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'I never understood it': Daryl Hall hates that Hall and Oates were labelled yacht rock
Daryl Hall has branded yacht rock a "f****** joke" and says his band Hall and Oates were "misjudged" as the sub-genre. Originally the name of a 2005 comedy series by J.D. Ryznar, Hunter Stair, and Lane Farnham, yacht rock was often used to label soft rock acts of the mid-1970s to mid-1980s - but it's not a label the 'Maneater' hitmaker ever wants to be associated with. Speaking on the 'Broken Record' podcast, he bemoaned: 'This is something I don't understand. First of all, yacht rock was a f****** joke by two jerk offs in California and suddenly it became a genre. 'I don't even understand it. I never understood it.' The 78-year-old musician says people found it hard to put Hall and Oates in a box, so they would use the terms yacht rock and soft rock. He added: 'It's just R'n'B, with maybe some jazz in there. It's mellow R'n'B. It's smooth R'n'B. I don't see what the yacht part is.' Daryl went on: 'People misjudged us because they couldn't label us. 'They always came up with all this kind of c***, soft rock and yacht rock and all this other nonsense. And none of it, none of it really describes anything that I do really.' Other bands who were branded yacht rock included Toto, Steely Dan, and The Doobie Brothers. Meanwhile Daryl recently insisted he'll never work with John Oates again. The singer sued his former musical partner in 2023 to stop him from selling their stake in their publishing company, Whole Oats Enterprises - a move he branded "the ultimate partnership betrayal". He was unable to talk about the legal wrangle, but he admitted things had gone too far for them to reunite. He told the Sunday Times' Culture magazine in March: "That ship has gone to the bottom of the ocean. I've had a lot of surprises in my life, disappointments, betrayals, so I'm kind of used to it... 'I've been involved with some pretty shady characters over the years. That's where the problems start.' Daryl also admitted he feels frustrated that his prolific songwriting in Hall and Oates - who sold 60 million records - has largely gone unrecognised. He said: 'The songs with his lead vocal are the songs he wrote, and all the other ones, which is about 90 per cent, are the ones I wrote... "It was very frustrating.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mia Lobel Joins Slate as Executive Producer of Podcasts
We're thrilled to announce that Mia Lobel is joining Slate as the executive producer of podcasts. A veteran audio producer, Mia brings over two decades of experience in podcast production, storytelling, and creative collaboration. As the former VP of content and production at Pushkin Industries, Mia helped shape the editorial and production vision for a slate of acclaimed shows, including Revisionist History, Broken Record, Against the Rules With Michael Lewis, A Slight Change of Plans, and many more. Throughout her career, she's led award-winning teams, developed distinctive voices, and consistently championed the power of audio to tell meaningful, impactful stories. Before her time at Pushkin, Mia worked for a variety of clients across a wide range of subjects from science to social justice. She's also taught audio storytelling at institutions like the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and Wesleyan University and continues to be a leader in the independent audio community through her work with the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). 'I'm so excited that Mia is joining us at Slate as we continue to grow our audio work and deepen our connection with listeners,' said Slate editor-in-chief Hillary Frey. 'She brings not just a wealth of experience, but also a real commitment to mentorship, transparency, and leadership. Mia has a strong history of supporting meaningful editorial work, helping teams grow, and navigating the shifting audio landscape—she'll be a key part of our efforts to expand our slate of podcasts in exciting and creative ways.' Mia Lobel said, 'I've long admired Slate's smart, rigorous approach to journalism and storytelling, and I'm honored to join a team that shares my values around creativity, collaboration, and care. I'm excited to support the amazing work already happening here—and to explore new ways to grow, and serve listeners in a meaningful way.' In addition to overseeing Slate's podcasts, which include Slow Burn, Decoder Ring, What Next, Amicus, Political Gabfest, and so many more, Mia will work closely with the editorial team on the written side to enhance cross-platform collaboration and deepen the connection between Slate's audio and text journalism. Mia starts at Slate on June 2nd.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irish indie band announces Glasgow show in European tour
An alternative indie band has announced it will be coming to Glasgow as part of its European tour. Somebody's Child is set to perform at Saint Luke's in the East End. The Dublin band, led by Cian Godfrey, will play on Sunday, October 19, with doors opening at 7pm. READ MORE: 90s one-hit wonders surprise Hydro audience at André Rieu show Tickets for the gig go on sale on Friday, April 11, at 10am. JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨 » @SomebodysChild1 @stlukesglasgow | 19th October 2025 MORE INFO → — Gigs in Scotland (@gigsinscotland) April 7, 2025 Known for their dynamic sound and heartfelt songwriting, Somebody's Child has earned a reputation for their live electric performances. They have previously shared stages with The War on Drugs, Bloc Party, and Kings of Leon. The band's self-titled debut album in 2023, featuring tracks such as Broken Record, I Need Ya, and We Could Start a War, resonated strongly with fans and cemented their place as a standout act. READ MORE: Rockstar surprises shoppers by visiting iconic Glasgow market The band continued to grow in 2024, with headline shows at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre and a main-stage performance at Electric Picnic. Some of their singles, notably Jungle-2019 Version and We Could Start a War-EP Version, have each garnered more than seven million hits on Spotify. With more than 400,000 monthly listeners on the platform, the band continues to enjoy a growing fan base.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pushkin Industries Workers Ratify First Union Contract With Podcast Company
The 12-member unit at Pushkin Industries has reached its first collective bargaining agreement with the podcast company. Per the Writers Guild of America East, the group, which includes writers, producers, editors and engineers, unanimously ratified the contract, establishing a minimum salary of $73,000 and guaranteed raises, among other provisions. More from Deadline WGA Zeroes In On AI Protections In CBS News Contract Negotiations To "Safeguard Journalism As A Profession" IATSE Urges Against Kennedy Center Cancellations, Citing Removal Of "Critical Opportunities" For Crew Walt Disney Animation Studios Staffers Ratify First Union Contract - Update 'We're proud of this contract, and we think it reflects the strength of the community we've built at Pushkin and is an essential part of the movement to build better standards across the industry,' the bargaining unit said in a statement Friday. 'We're grateful to leadership for working with us throughout this process and for investing in our future together. The unit is looking forward to it!' Pushkin was co-founded by Jacob Weisberg and Malcolm Gladwell. The company produces podcasts like Revisionist History, Deep Cover, Broken Record, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, and Where's Dia? Below are some additional highlights from the contract, according to the WGA East: Guaranteed IP negotiation for shows where unit members write, research and host their own ideas Artificial intelligence protections, including allowing workers to decline their byline for content or altered by AI or created AI and the Company cannot use a worker's voice or likeness to create content without consent Enshrining Quiet Weeks in August and December 16 weeks fully paid parental leave A minimum 12 weeks of severance, plus laptop Protections for remote and hybrid employees Reports on Company's diversity, equity and inclusion work Just Cause 'I know how much effort and care went into negotiations, and am delighted that we've reached an agreement. We're excited about the future at Pushkin, and grateful that we're moving forward united, towards the same shared goals,' Pushkin CEO Gretta Cohn said in a statement of her own. The WGA East continues to expand its representation for podcast companies, and Pushkin Industries is only the latest example. The union also represents workers at Crooked Media, the iHeart Podcast Network, Lemonada, Pineapple Street Studios, The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Best of Deadline 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
