Too Chillay for Cats tribute album honors studio cat
Michael Crittenden of Grand Rapids releases an instrumental Euro chill-out album titled Too Chillay for Cats as a tribute to his cat Miss Paris Smith who died at 19. The 10 track collection, influenced by smooth jazz and 80s synth-pop, began during the pandemic and features songs like Calico Quarantine and Gonna Stay Inside Today with release slated for November.
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Michigan Rattlers Live Album Roundup From 2021
A review of late 2021 Michigan releases highlights Michigan Rattlers That Kind of Life with Americana roots and stirring atmosphere. The article notes the band’s evolution from Petoskey duo to a fuller lineup including Christian Wilder and Tony Audio, delivering subdued yet poignant songs and strong organ accents.
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Hollywood embraces remakes as business strategy
The piece argues remakes and revivals dominate Hollywood as studios leverage existing IP to attract viewers and subscribers. It notes Netflixs Squid Game as a fresh original that reshapes industry risk aversion while Apple TV and others lag due to smaller libraries. It highlights cost, familiarity, and the streaming wars driving remakes across major networks.
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