Thomas Hobbs

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Thomas Hobbs

One of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad play the opening level of Super Mario Bros in cooperative mode on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This was the early 1990s, and they were joined at the hip on the sofa, laughing at the idea of two portly plumbers becoming gigantic after consuming copious amounts of magic mushrooms. In this moment I sensed their natural chemistry, while the intoxicating mix of 8-bit visuals and perky, synth-heavy music blew my toddler mind.

1 week ago | msn.com | Thomas Hobbs

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2 weeks ago | 10magazine.com | Thomas Hobbs

The London-based artist Tsatsamis says he found “salvation” when he discovered Lady Gaga’s Born This Way as a teenager, with the empowering pop song’s bold, powerful stance helping a shy outsider have the courage to fully own his queerness. It’s this type of connection he hopes to forge with the next generation through his own sound.

3 weeks ago | 10magazine.com | Thomas Hobbs

With a dire economy and a news agenda where hatred tended to be the only thing trending, last year was draining for so many Brits. Thankfully, the UK music scene remains capable of providing escapism. Inside Issue 61, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite rising musicians for 2025 who all have the future in the palms of their hands and might just end up soundtracking the year ahead.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Thomas Hobbs

'It proved the US's biggest gangsta rapper could be vulnerable': How Tupac wrote the ultimate anthem for single mothers; Yun Sun Park/ BBC/ Getty ImagesThe iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But this deeply personal tribute to his mother Afeni showed off his softer side – and still brings listeners to tears.