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Friends and musical legends Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp closed the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies this weekend with a tribute to the late rockabilly artist Jerry Lee Lewis. The two performed Lewis'…

Aaron Carter, singer and brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, has died aged 34. TMZ. The singer was found at his home in Lancaster, California this morning (5 November) after officials were dispatched to the scene. A…

"Monkey Music Was Good Music" Micky Dolenz said in a statement. “Awesome songs crafted by talented writers and produced by skilled producers. But Headquarter will always hold a special place in my heart. Singer, drummer and…

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols has released his new single, "In the sinkvia Black Hill Records. The hard-hitting track – produced, engineered and mixed by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan,…

When Nirvana parted ways after the tragic death of Kurt Cobain, no one expected Dave Grohl become one of the best songwriters of his generation. Yet when a self-titled album was released in 1995 — an effort Grohl had…

Emmy-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died Monday, Oct. 24 at the age of 67. According to Los Angeles Times, Jordan was driving a BMW in Hollywood, Calif., on Monday morning when it crashed into the side of a building…

Another Southern rock band representing the Sunshine State came onto the scene in the 1970s. Molly Hatchet mixed blues rock with boogie jams, layering it all with southern swagger. The band produced a gritty, dirty, southern…

Every state across the country has its own type of music that makes it what it is. In a multi-part series, American Songwriter will examine each of the 50 states and the music that emanates from each of the varied and unique…

"I wanted to get away with it, because it's something that really completely consumes your life, and it starts out so small," Jackie Evancho told the American songwriter, opening up about her struggle with anorexia. , the eating…

How Harry Nilsson started writing songs was quite accidental. When he couldn't remember the melodies or lyrics of popular tunes he liked, he just started creating his own. Born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of…

After bassist Bill Wyman left the Rolling Stones in 1992, the band endured numerous auditions to find a replacement for the legendary bassist. The remaining members, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts,…

Sade recorded new music at the recently reopened Miraval studios in Correns, France. "You could feel the love she and the band had for this place," French producer and composer Damien Quintardco-owner and operator of…

small sonLike Neptune(ANTI-)3 1/2 out of 5 stars It's only been a few years since Son Little's previous album, but a lot has happened in the meantime. Intensive therapy initiated by sexual abuse in his youth helped Little…

André Romelle Young took on the nickname Dr. Dre in the early 1980s, working as a hip hop DJ and with the electro-funk group World Class Wreckin' Cru before joining NWA with Eazy-E and Ice Cube in 1986. NWA, D continued to…

Jason Aldean marked the fifth anniversary of the Las Vegas Route 91 mass shooting with a special message on October 1. "My Route 91 family," Aldean wrote, along with a photo of himself and those with him on the closing day of…

Natalie Mering, better known as Weyes Blood, announced her new album in early September, sharing a preview of the project as she dropped the ghostly song "It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody." Now the singer has an equally bizarre…

It's a little known fact, but Bing Crosby's voice was bottled and sold and people buttered their bread with it. I'm kidding, of course, but the idea shows just how fluid the legendary American singer and performer was.…

Kendell Wondergo sun(CmdShft)4 out of 5 stars One look at Kendall Marvel's bald head, unadorned gaze, long white Rip Van Winkle beard, and hulking, tougher-than-leather persona, and it's clear he's serious about everything he…

Doja Cat has set the record straight with her new music… by contradicting everything she says. Earlier this month, rap star Doja Cat revealed that her next album will be inspired by 90s German rave. "I can't really say…

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Elton John is scheduled to perform in Washington DC at the White House on Friday, September 23, a press release from the Nation's Capital reads. Apparently a large tent has been set up on the…

Metallica has been a constant in the music world since vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich founded the metal band in 1981. of Metallica on more than just a few occasions. So, in an effort to capture some…

Country singer-songwriter John Rich talks about the “wokeism” he perceives in Nashville and the music business in general. In an interview with PRAGERU earlier this week, Rich derided the influx of creative parameters he says…

We all have an inner voice. That silent whisper that offers guidance, a sense of morality and ambition. It can push us to great heights or prevent us from making bad decisions. It can even steer us towards healthier choices…

We all have our favorite bands. Whether it's bands you grew up with, bands your parents showed you, or bands you discovered later, we often identify with bands that have meant something important to us in the past. over the…

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Allison Russell took to social media on Sunday (September 4) to share news of her vocals. Russell, who rose to fame and popularity with the release of the 2021 album, outdoor childexplained…

Jason Aldean's advertising company recently parted ways with the singer following statements his wife, Brittany Aldean, released about children and gender. Originally Britain declared"I would really like to thank my parents…

Music can brighten your day. A song played at the right time, perhaps with the right cup of coffee in your favorite mug, the sun streaming through the window, can really make life worth living. At American Songwriter, we…

Lindsey Buckingham made a surprise appearance at The Killers show in Los Angeles on August 27, performing with the band on their Implod the Mirage single, "Caution", and a cover of "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac. Joined by…

What would music be without the Beatles? It's a question we certainly don't like to ponder, because the legacy The Beatles created in just 10 years is nothing short of astronomical. Interestingly, however, their success was…

During a 58-year career with the Rolling Stones, drummer Charlie Watts helped create the band's heavier sound that set them apart early on and would come to define them. He was instrumental in driving the music and anchoring…

Phoebe Bridgers puts her money where she talks. The acclaimed rocker has launched a new vegan taco, called "The Maxine," with popular Los Angeles restaurant HomeState in support of LA's CASA. The new offer is now available…

To celebrate what would be musician Joe Strummer's 70th birthday, Eddie Vedder has released a cover of the Mescaleros' song, "Long Shadow." The Mescaleros were a band that featured Strummer and released three albums before…

Demi Lovato's eighth studio album, SAINT-FVCK, by most accounts, it's something of a rebirth for the singer. After all, Lovato had already arranged "a funeral for pop music" several months earlier. SAINT-FVCK, then, is a…

Lizzo is officially everywhere. And his latest offering is the new music video for his single, "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)", from his latest LP, Specialwhich fell earlier this summer. The three-time Grammy Award-winning…

Rage Against the Machine just wrapped up the 2022 leg of its public service announcement reunion tour with a five-night run in New York's Madison Square Garden. At the penultimate concert, the band released "Fistful of Steel"…

The band from Seattle Chained Alice has been busy lately. First, the band's 1992 album Dirt turned 30 this year, and this album is set to receive an anniversary vinyl reissue and a box set release. On original release, Dirt…

Green Day brought a 10-year-old super fan on stage to perform with them during their recent headlining set at California's Outside Lands festival. The rock trio headlined the three-day event, delivering a setlist that…

Musical comedy hamilton is probably the most successful performance of its kind. Hence, he has many fans of the production. These fans rushed to stop a recent "unauthorized" performance of the historic show after a church…

Welcome to our coverage of the new documentary series, My Rolling Stone Life. The four-part television series about one of the most famous and influential rock bands of the past 100 years - The Rolling Stones - airs on EPIX,…

The Brothers Brothers/cover to cover/CompassFour out of five stars In the world of music, only a few things can be considered constants. The first is the fact that nothing is more demanding than fraternal harmonies. The…

Julian Lennon released his new single today (August 3) titled 'Lucky Ones'. The new track precedes Lennon's upcoming new album, Judewhich is set to drop on September 9. Fans can check out the new song below. According to…

Some bands that have been there for forty years and have sold over 30 million albums might at some point lose the drive and spark that sustained their careers. How then to account for Bananarama? The legendary band keep…

It is difficult to determine which musicians will stand the test of time. Once they've achieved iconic status after 40 or 50 years in the business, it's nice to take a trip down memory lane to chart a course through their…

At the start of the decade, things looked bleak for music in the 1960s. On February 3, 1959, a plane crashed, killing Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP "The Big Bopper" Richardson. It was the day the music died. And even…

Phoebe Bridgers continues her string of collaborations, adding 1975 frontman Matty Healy to the mix. The indie singer brought in Healy at her recent show in London to perform her set up close, "I Know The End." Bridgers'…

Just four days after canceling his headlining performance at the Rolling Loud festival in Miami on July 22, Kanye West still showed up and performed with Lil Durk. Wearing a pair of sunglasses covering his eyes and black face…

On Friday, July 22, country music star John Rich took to former President Donald Trump's social media network, Truth Social, to announce what is sure to be a controversial new MAGA-inspired song titled "Progress." . In the…

Pat Benatar reportedly cut one of his biggest songs from his touring setlist, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot". The change was made as a sign of respect for the victims of the mass shootings. During an interview with USA…

It's been five years without Chester Bennington. While the pain of his death still resonates in the hearts of family and fans, there is much to celebrate in Bennington's life. The Phoenix-born artist is best known for his…

Similar to the founding principles of the blues, Billie Holiday's life was marked by both the harsh realities of personal misfortunes and noisy tempo shifts. Nicknamed "Lady Day", the Philadelphia-born singer has used her…

Tami Neilson Kingmaker (excluding music) 4 out of 5 stars Anyone looking for an Adele or Lady Gaga style diva in roots music can stop looking now. Tami Neilson fills in those big cowboy boots, and more, on her…

Dave Grohl's impact on culture is difficult to grasp. His work with Nirvana and The Foo Fighters left an irrefutable impact on the music world - just look to his Rock and Roll Hall of Famer status for proof. He's also been…

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has announced the lineup for the upcoming 4th Annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend - and there are some big names. The annual destination show, which takes place south of the border,…

Cardi B's performance at the Wireless Festival in London was certainly memorable. To begin with, theI like it” the rapper got closer to her fans. During one song from her set, Cardi B was tightly flanked and carried by her…

Tyler, the creator is pointing and naming names. The Grammy Award-winning rapper recently took to Twitter to accuse two of his former collaborators of stealing and selling some of his "old songs". " DeShay and Tyler Major…

Best Buy is a worthy competitor to Amazon's cut deals. Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching, where Amazon is slashing prices on everything they have to offer. Leading up to Prime Day, Best Buy is here to steal some of its…

When you think of the musicians who perform the national anthem, one name immediately comes to mind for most: Jimi Hendrix. That's right, the greatest guitarist to ever walk the Earth also performed the most inspiring (and…

New York police arrested a person accused of harassing and threatening Taylor Swift near her Manhattan apartment twice in early 2022. Joshua Christian, 35, of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with harassment and trespassing,…

When the Chainsmokers released "Paris" in 2017, there was no way of knowing the song would be picked up as a reproductive rights anthem on Tik Tok. But nonetheless, the electronic duo were thrust into conversation after the…

A few weeks before the release of his fourth studio album, Special, Lizzo jumped into the passenger seat next to James Corden for a game of Carpool Karaoke. The 34-year-old singer appeared on The late showfrom the hit show to…

Martin Guitars made a major expansion this year with its popular Modern Deluxe series adding seven new instruments to the collection. Modern Deluxe guitars are built for performance with added custom features and embracing…

Hello and welcome to our running series where we share with you our favorite new songs and music videos of the week. In this episode, we'll spotlight new music from Stone Gossard and Ani DiFranco of Pearl Jam, Jake Blount,…

However America's Got Talent judge Sofia Vergara gave her golden buzzer to Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas during the June 21 auditions episode, it was singer Kristen Cruz who left the judge stunned and received a standing ovation…

In Washington DC, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed at a local music event. Several other people were injured in an exchange of gunfire, including a policeman, The New York Times reported. It all happened on June 19,…

Happy birthday Paul McCartney! To celebrate the iconic musician's 80th birthday, we take you through his career, from the Beatles to the Wings, to his solo albums and beyond. Known for his melodic approach to bass playing,…

Eminem adds hip-hop flavor to Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" in his new single from the soundtrack to The King of Rock and Roll's upcoming biopic, titled king and me. Teaming up with CeeLo Green on the chorus, the song blends…

shamelessly themselves, The suffers are here to share all their truth in their latest album, It starts with love. The truth is not always easy. As we all know, chaos struck in 2020 during the pandemic. Meanwhile, The…

Country singer Toby Keith has revealed he has been privately battling stomach cancer and receiving chemotherapy treatments for six months. "Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer," Keith explained. “I've spent the…

Netflix's long-awaited fourth season stranger things brought more than just the next chapter in the history of the Hawkins gang. Thanks to her superbly retro soundtrack, pop singer Kate Bush re-entered the charts, earning her…

As an artist still figuring out how to turn controversy into self-promotion, Lil Nas X has revealed a snippet of an unreleased song currently titled “Late to the Party.” The song opens with singingfuck bet, fuck bettaking aim…

Although it started in South Korea, K-pop music is taking over the world. The genre has managed to endear countless K-pop artists to millions of fans around the world, garnering billions of streams for K-pop music and sold-out…

Ringo Starr joined the class of 22 at Berklee College of Music on Thursday, June 2, to receive an honorary degree. The university first announced that the Beatles drummer would receive his doctorate in music at launch…

It's official: Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's oldest monarch. She is celebrating 70 years on the throne of England, and the celebration is one that everyone, regardless of nationality, tunes into. Including the music…

When an artist steps out from behind the songwriting curtain, stamping their name on the front of the album cover rather than residing in the proverbial liner notes, the world stops and stares. Adam Hood took that leap in 2002…

Steve Earle/Jerry Jeff/new westFour out of five starsBeyond his insurrectionary attitude, Steve Earle never failed to wink at the artists and friends who marked him throughout his career. Two albums containing songs written by…

In Music City, Tennessee, people know that number one songs don't just happen overnight. Often it takes years of writing and a team of talented professionals to bring a song into the limelight. There's even a locally known…

Following the release of his third solo studio album, Harry Styles appeared on BBC Radio 1's acclaimed Live Lounge series. On the show, the 28-year-old singer brought a selection of songs from Harry's house to life, including…

They were the rowdiest, most bawdy and some of the toughest musicians on the rock 'n' roll scene of the 1970s. We're talking of course about Aerosmith. The band's early hits - "Sweet Emotion", "Dream On" and "Walk This Way" -…

The job of frontman is difficult. You have to dazzle an audience, perform a song, sing it the way you mean it, and for many you have to play guitar, write music and lyrics, and lead a band. But for some outstanding…

Rolling stones/Living at El Mocambo/UMEFour out of five stars When, on March 4 and 5, 1977, the Cockroaches, aka the Rolling Stones, showed up unannounced for a surprise concert at Toronto's legendary club, The El Mocambo, as…

George Strait has announced his return to Nevada for his recurring series "Strait to Vegas", gracing the T-Mobile Arena stage for the 35th and 36th time. His Vegas residency began in 2016 and has racked up 15 concert…

Looking back on twenty years in any field can show either a steady evolution or a painful fall for an artist like New York native Kevin Devine, an industry veteran who isn't afraid to embrace the fluidity of art. industry and…

Let me set the scene for you. There's a sure-footed, sure-sounding cowgirl who sings about life and love as she walks through a stage with unfeigned delight. His songs are both familiar and new, but overall they are true…

Just days after the release of their third studio album The last resort: greetings from, beloved Texas trio Midland have announced a regional tour slated for this fall. The tour sees the country outfit take their music across…

For many, Lady Gaga is an icon. The glamorous pop star. known for her dance songs and shape-shifting ability, rose to the pinnacle of stardom and was able to stay there. She's even won an Oscar for her recent forays into…

Multi-platinum pop singer Andy Grammer reunited with producer R3HAB on heartfelt single "Saved My Life." The upbeat, synth-driven track is the fourth collaboration between the two artists. Grammer introduced the song to…

When the Red Hot Chili Peppers replaced the Foo Fighters at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, drummer Chad Smith took a moment to pay tribute to his late friend and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Foo Fighters were to…

The spirit of Mary Oliver haunts True North, the fourth album by Nashville singer-songwriter Caroline Spence. Its opening track is named after the late poet, whom Spence invokes in his moving climax: "I played Mary Oliver's Church / Yeah,…

When you boast of having one of the best voices in the world, you have the proverbial choice of the litter when it comes to who you want to cover. As such, famed singer Kelly Clarkson is able to apply her dynamic, full, and…

Hello and welcome to our regular series where we highlight our favorite new singles and clips of the week! Here we will be sharing songs from Regina Spektor, beabadoobee, Mandy Moore, Adrian Quesada and many more. So,…

american idol Power contestant Nicolina gave a heartfelt performance of a classic hit on the Top 11 episode. Dedicated to her "Nona," the singer sang a rendition of Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah." It's a song that holds a very…

Earlier this month, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted made headlines during an interview with the palm beach post said he had been approached by Alex Van Halen and guitarist Joe Satriani to go on a Van Halen tour.…

Michelle Malone1977 (SBS) Four out of five stars Michelle Malone makes no apologies for her independent attitude. She says her goal has always been to continually raise her bar and allow her creativity to flourish. That's…

Documentaries about Leonard Cohen, T. Rex's Marc Bolan, Lil Baby, cult rapper DOC, Detroit techno and more will premiere at 2022 Tribeca Film Festivalfrom June 8 to 19 in New York. Directed by Karam Gill, Untrapped: The Lil…

The tour stop from Garth Brooks Stadium to Music City was a long time coming. Indeed, fans have been waiting for this moment since the summer of 2021. Last July, Brooks canceled his concert in Nashville at Nissan Stadium…

The Kid LAROI has had a string of success over the past year, working with Justin Bieber and racking up millions of streams to his own music. However, on Wednesday (April 13), the 18-year-old entertainer hinted that it may not…

George Strait won his first-ever Country Music Television award on Monday night (April 11) for Performance of the Year. Her rendition of "Is Anybody Going to San Antone" from CMT Giants: Charley Pride special earned him the…

Darden Smith/western sky/independentFour out of five stars Darden Smith is an eloquent singer-songwriter, who addresses matters of the heart and a range of common circumstances with care and conviction. His last album,…

Today (April 8), the Oscars delivered their sentence for Will Smith. Actor and musician Smith is now banned from the awards show for 10 years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on the show in March. In a statement, Smith…

We have all been there. I wonder if we should contact an ex via text or call. At this point, however, are we usually alone or do we really want to get back together with this person? This question is the subject of the new…