"In The Middle" by benchen71

[benchen71]

Solver update:

hoover
Sharkicicles
Johnny Luau
heidi
Danny K Bernstein

That's 35. Last update will occur just before the answer reveal, Monday morning Australia time.

[Dave C]

Finally crossed the moat after the nudges confirmed that we were on the right track and we found the missing link.

[benchen71]

Just one solver to add to the list:

Dave C

That gives us a grand total of 36. On to the answer reveal...

[benchen71]

Here's the solution to "In The Middle":

I know it was a bit much for the alternate entries to rely on knowledge of wartime propagandists, basketball stars, Australian Open winners, and the indie-folk stylings of Phoebe Bridgers (despite her music having been given prominence in an episode of "Shrinking"; Jason Segel, with tears streaming down his face, screaming, "Damn you, Phoebe Bridgers!" is a brilliant moment in that show.) That said, "Punisher" is a great album and "Kyoto" is a standout track. Give it a listen here:

[ajk]

Ah, was defeated by the KOBE / ONEAL connection. I had something else for KOBE, although I don't remember what. Can't win 'em all.