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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Cam's 'All Things Light' is one of the best albums of the year. Here's why.
Cam's name isn't as instantly recognizable as the Nashville artists selling out stadiums and dumping a trove of singles on the charts. But the singer-songwriter who has worked with Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus and Jack Antonoff and written five songs for Beyoncé's Grammy Award-winning epic 'Cowboy Carter,' has delivered many an emotive song of her own during her decade-plus career. Her 2015 hit, 'Burning House,' ignited to the Top 5 of Billboard's country chart and was certified triple platinum, while a 2019 collaboration with Diplo, 'So Long,' dented the dance chart. Cam's latest album, 'All Things Light,' (out now) is efficient, profound and one of the most quietly formidable of the year. Cam, born Camaron Ochs, began writing songs for the album after she became a mother during the isolating early months of the pandemic. Her college years traveling through Nepal and Egypt and working as a psychology researcher at Stanford and the University of California, Berkeley, helped steer her toward meditation, which she relied on during that insulating period of parenting. The dozen songs on 'All Things Light' reflect her thoughtfulness and her desire to impart wisdom to her daughter, Lucy (whose name is derived from the Latin word for 'light'). She accomplishes her goal through a genre-defying amalgamation of country, Americana, pop and soul. The album's first single, 'Alchemy,' is an ideal platform for her crystalline voice and penchant for lush harmonies, while 'Slow Down' takes listeners on a 97-second stroll of strumming folk guitar and cheery whistling akin to vintage Loretta Lynn. Cam, 40, inhabits a space similar to Brandi Carlile, her appealing songs making their point in a pure, expressive voice. Here are a few of the best tracks on 'All Things Light.' More: Dave Stewart was playing Dylan songs as a teen. Now he's made an album of them 'Just for You' Cam is masterful at conveying deep feelings in few words. Another of her under-two-minutes songs says all it needs to under a blanket of glorious harmonizing that blends '60s-era girl group sensibilities with soul. 'If you want someone's shoulder, I've got two,' she offers in her honeyed voice, a simple proclamation that lands hard. 'Nevermine' Songs about loves that just weren't meant to be aren't exactly original territory. But when Cam sings, ' I feel stupid/I feel bruised/I feel out of line/You were never mine to lose' under a canopy of bowed electric guitars trembling and melancholy piano plinking, she infuses a familiar sentiment with a dash of peaceful resignation. 'We Always Do' Cam ends her album on a hopeful note. She promises faithfulness ('When you look in the mirror and see someone new/I will be here to remind you of you') and shares her vulnerability ('You let me storm off to avoid the monsoon/you know I can't sleep in the other room') with equal sincerity. Over chords from a Rhodes piano, gentle strings and a beat that sprints and slackens, Cam allows the song to trail off in a swirl of sound with a final message: 'You gotta try.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scott Cam breaks silence on rumours he's leaving The Block
Whispers of Scott Cam's potential departure from The Block have echoed around construction sites for months, but the popular host has confirmed he's not got his sights on the back door just yet. Last Friday, the 62-year-old told fans and crew at an intimate launch event in Victoria, that the long-running show's forthcoming 1000th episode would not be one of his last. Co-host Shelley Craft welcomed the intimate crowd as she teased the milestone episode, reportedly telling Cam 'you must have felt quite extraordinary in that'. Scott Cam is a home renovation specialist. Credit: Scott Cam/IG / IG According to New Idea, the 62-year-old responded 'it was extraordinary for me, to be involved in a show that's done 1000 episodes'. While Cam was unveiled as host in 2010 for the show's new era, Jamie Durie steered the series during its first two seasons in 2003 and 2004. Dominating the home reno space in the early 2000s, the pair were also colleagues on Backyard Blitz which enjoyed 159 episodes between 2000-2007. Durie has more recently been seen on Channel 7's Growing Home series. Growing Home with Jamie Durie. Credit: Supplied 'I didn't do the first two series, which (were) 13 episodes each, so I'm about 20 short of a thousand,' Cam told attendees at the recent launch. 'But I'm gonna get there next year, and I'll be celebrating just quietly within myself, I won't tell anybody I'll just remember when it is.' It is believed the long-time host singed a two-year contract in 2023, suggesting he's set for fresh negotiations beyond this year. 'Nothing's confirmed yet. But the network knows how much the show depends on him,' a source told the outlet. While Cam continues to enjoy his time on the tools, he's become a grandfather in recent times, which may influence his decision to settle down. 'As of 5 weeks ago, I became a grandfather to beautiful Tiggy. I'm so proud of Charlie (his son) and Amber, she is absolutely gorgeous,' he told fans in May. The Block's upcoming season will be set in regional Victorian town of Daylseford.
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Singer-songwriter Cam talks inspiration behind new album ‘All Things Light'
Grammy-winning artist Cam sits down with ABC News' Gio Benitez and unpacks the inspirations that led to her highly anticipated third studio album 'All Things Light.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay concert schedule, dates, tickets, venue, Jumbotron, kiss cam warning: When is next show after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron-HR Head Kristin Cabot cheating scandal?
Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday was hit by cheating scandal after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and company's HR Head Kristin Cabot caught sharing cozy moment in the kiss cam. However, the British rock band's "Music Of The Spheres World Tour" will continue as per the schedule. Coldplay Concert Date, Ticket Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Others Finance MCA Product Management Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Project Management Data Science Leadership MBA Technology CXO Digital Marketing Operations Management healthcare Design Thinking Degree Public Policy PGDM Cybersecurity Management Data Science others Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details The next concert of Coldplay is scheduled at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin today at 6 pm (local time). Also Read - Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot has second husband, couple acquired property months before Coldplay concert kiss cam drama with CEO Andy Byron The next show is at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee at 6 pm on July 22. On July 26 and 27, Coldplay concert will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The show is scheduled to kick start at 6.45 pm. Live Events Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster website. Coldplay Concert Jumbotron, Kiss Cam It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his 'Jumbotron Song,' when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. Also Read - Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot's company Astronomer is AI-Airflow data firm, ties up with over 80,000 - all about Astronomer Inc Most concert venues warn attendees that they can be filmed. It's easy to miss, but most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets. It's common practice especially when bands like to use performances for music videos or concert films. FAQs Q1. Who is lead singer of Coldplay? A1. Lead singer of Coldplay is Chris Martin. Q2. What is name of Coldplay concert name? A2. Coldplay concert name is "Music Of The Spheres World Tour".
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Astronomer Breaks Silence on Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam' Scandal, Denies Viral Misidentification of Employee Alyssa Stoddard
The tech world remains shaken after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Human Resources head Kristin Cabot were caught on camera in a compromising embrace at a Coldplay concert this week a moment that has since ballooned into a full-blown corporate scandal, spurred public speculation of workplace misconduct, and now, prompted an official company investigation. Amid the viral fallout, Astronomer has issued its first formal statement, and it's drawing a clear line: senior employee Alyssa Stoddard was not at the concert, despite what the internet insists. 'Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video,' the statement reads. 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' Coldplay Kiss Cam Goes Corporate The chaos began at Coldplay's July 17 concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, when the band's now-notorious 'kiss cam' landed on two very unexpected guests: Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's head of HR. The pair were seen embracing in a manner many viewers described as intimate. But when the camera zoomed in on them, they appeared startled and quickly turned away, visibly uncomfortable as they tried to duck out of frame. Their awkward reaction prompted a quip from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who told the crowd: 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The comment, innocent enough in the moment, would soon become a global flashpoint. Update: This story is developing. Astronomer has not yet announced whether Byron or Cabot will be returning to their roles following the investigation. The post Astronomer Breaks Silence on Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal, Denies Viral Misidentification of Employee Alyssa Stoddard appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More. Solve the daily Crossword
