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ABBA declares “This is it” regarding their return
The four members of the famous Swedish pop-rock group ABBA recently did what most bands can't or don't want to do: they've put the band back together.
Composed of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid…
Melbourne Based Band Good Morning Releases New LP “Barnyard”
Independent rock group based in Melbourne, Australia Hello released his latest LP, farmyard, Friday (October 22). The album, which delves into stylized guitars and soft, sticky vocals, is a hit. It's the kind of album you can…
JoJo announces dates for his 2022 tour
Following the release of his latest EP, Try not to think about itGrammy Award-winning singer-songwriter JoJo announces upcoming tour dates for 2022.
The first leg of the 45-date trek will begin on February 19, 2022 in Edmonton,…
Songwriter U: 10 Essential Online Music Marketing Tools For Songwriters
Written by Melanie Kealey
In today's digital age, marketing music across multiple platforms is a must for a successful songwriter. As a freelance artist, being able to self-manage and build a strong fan base through many…
New website celebrates Les Paul’s legacy
There is no name better known to guitarists, songwriters, guitar collectors and music fans than the name Les Paul. A recently launched website that is dedicated to the inventor, musician and music technology pioneer who became…
Legendary Saxophone Player Kenny G Releases New Song, “Emeline”
Legendary saxophonist and songwriter Kenny G is releasing his latest song, "Emeline", which features on his first new album in six years. The new record to come, New standards, is scheduled for December 3.
Kenny G is widely…
Morgan Wallen shares acoustic version of “865”, extending dangerous sessions
Yesterday (October 19), Morgan Wallen shared his latest addition to Dangerous sessions, a YouTube series of acoustic songs from his latest album. This is the first video added to the series since January, when Dangerous: the…
The documentary “Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name” in preparation
A new documentary, Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call My Name will air on CNN in 2022, while domestic broadcast and international distribution rights will go to HBO Max.
Directed and produced by Frank Marshall, who…
Mac Powell leaps in a different direction with “New Creation”
Mac PowellThe distinctive voice of is a staple of the Christian musical genre, whether as part of his work with the Grammy-winning rock band Third Day or as a solo artist. Since Third Day's farewell tour in 2018, however, Powell…
JD Souther: a legendary journey
Heavy-hearted Mockingbird
Never sung; has never been heard
Waiting for the perfect word
She lost her will to fly
So shut up now, don't be blue
If you were me and I was you
We still wouldn't know what to do…
Ozzy Osbourne posts 20th anniversary edition of ‘Down To Earth’, shares rare songs
Today (October 15), the master of darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, released the 20th anniversary edition of his solo album, Down to earth.
To celebrate the release, the musician shared three tracks previously unavailable for…
Get an exclusive hearing of Sarah Ryder’s new single “Get Back”
Sarah Ryder was eight years old when she first heard Tim Mcgraw sing "Where The Green Grass Grows" on her small-town Pennsylvania country radio station. Captivated by the soft sound, she didn't turn the dial for the rest of the…
Disney + Shares ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Official Release Date and Trailer
The Disney + streaming service has released an official nearly 4-minute trailer for the new docu series, The Beatles: Come Back, today (October 13). Check it out below.
As the trailer shows, in 1969 a film crew had…
Raleigh Music Publishing acquires “Blue Velvet”
Once again, in 2012, “Blue Velvet” was reborn, this time by era newcomer Lana Del Rey. Included on his second album Born to Die - Paradise Edition Next EP Paradise. The song also received a worthy sync placement in H & M's video ad…
Dave Grohl plays drums on Nirvana, tells about life and music at Book Talk
The first sound Dave Grohl claims to have heard when he was born was applause. On January 14, 1969, a group of young doctors were on staff and started clapping when baby Grohl was finally born. "It fucked me up for life," the…
Madonna shocks over ‘Fallon’, talks about new movie, ‘Madame X’
On Thursday, October 7, legendary singer and performer Madonna continued Tonight's show with Jimmy Fallon, and continued a recent streak of shocking the viewing public.
Mainly because she made them happy. (See below.)…
Newton Faulkner’s Latest Album Features Songs in “Their Strongest Form”
Newton faulkner is no stranger to the intricacies of the music industry. The English singer-songwriter has delved into the depths of melodies since he started playing guitar at the age of 13. In 2007, his first album titled…
Bob Dylan’s “License to Kill” Video Gives Rare Insight into “Cheating”…
Recently discovered rare images of Bob Dylan performing "License to Kill" from his 22nd album Infidels has surfaced.
The video, centered around the album's sessions, features Dylan and his band Infidels, including Dire Straits…
Tyler, the creator wins the very first cultural influence award at the BET Hip Hop Awards; Cardi B…
On Tuesday night (October 5), at the annual BET Hip Hop Awards, rapper and producer Tyler the creator (born Tyler Gregory Okonma) took home the first ever cultural influence award. It was presented the material by legendary…
Katie Melua on songwriting and success; the “Buzzy Energy” of the music industry…
International pop star Katie melua wrote a song in response to a poem by a bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates in the new episode of Songwriter. Below is an edited version of our conversation about songwriting, artistic…
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to embark on gallery tour for latest art series
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Rick allen knows no limits to his creativity. After joining Def Leppard at just 15 years old, Allen's artistic career reached astronomical heights. As a member of the English rock band, Allen…
Off the Record: beloved actress and acclaimed pianist Alicia Witt talks songwriting, new album and…
“I started taking piano lessons the same year I made my first film, I was 7 years old. " Alicia witt tells American Songwriter in the last episode of Off The Record. “It was one of those instant things where I felt like I had…
Lots of live music including the rescheduled Abita Springs Busker Festival to be held October 17th |…
The 10th Abita Springs Busker Festival, canceled last month due to damage from Hurricane Ida, has been…
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament creates skate parks for kids in rural Montana
There are some things you just can't do when you're on the road with one of the most famous rock bands on the planet. When you are the bassist and co-founding member of Pearl Jam, like Jeff Ament, a lot is expected of you.…
Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill collaborate on album about two characters “in the…
There is something to say, or hear, about two acclaimed singers / songwriters collaborating for a full album. Last month, September 10, Mick flannery and Susan o'neill released their concept album titled In the game. The…
“Half a hundred years”: Ray Benson looks back on the last 50 years of the legendary…
When Ray Benson told Jamey Johnson that his band, Asleep at the Wheel, would be celebrating their 50th anniversary, Johnson replied, “It's been half a hundred years! outfit that defines the era. As he sat down with this new song…
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus says he doesn’t have cancer
After revealing for the first time that he has stage four diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment to combat it, Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus is no longer cancer.
"I just saw my oncologist and I…
Dave Grohl gives a gift to the heroic bassist who arrested Gunman
Seattle metal bassist a few weeks ago Darin Wall had no idea he would soon be in the category with rockers Dave Grohl and Axl Rose. But thanks to his recent heroic deeds, he's now standing (er, sitting) shoulder to shoulder with…
WATCH: Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan and Pitbull Join Forces for “Where The Country Girls At”…
Country superstar Trace Adkins is hiring five-time Artist of the Year Luke Bryan and hip-hop headliner Pitbull, better known as "Mr. Worldwide", to bring their current single, "Where The" to life. Country Girls At ", with an…
Asking Alexandria to Solidify the Ties, Getting Ready to Release a New LP, “See What’s…
It might have taken a while, but now the quintet of musicians who make up UK-based band Asking Alexandria have finally figured out what is most important in the music they make: each other. . And in doing so, the five members of…
Absent Friends & Heroes songs
The list of great and beloved songwriters that we have lost recently, and over the past year, is long. All of them dreamed of writing songs that would survive them, and all of them were successful. Some are known and…
The best bass drum head replacements in 2021
Replacing your bass drum head is like completely replacing your instrument. Drum heads can influence the tone, sound, and feel of your entire kit. No bass head lasts forever, no matter how reliable or how old it is. They're doomed to…
Behind the song: “Democracy” by Leonard Cohen
Writing Leonard Cohen songs could seem effortless, line after line with an inevitability that felt like the words had been handed down to him by a wise and cunning muse that only he could access. In fact, some of his finest works…
5 memorable moments from the pilgrimage music festival, day 2
Festival goers flocked to Harlinsdale Farm on September 26 for the last day of the Pilgrimage music festival. After an impressive first day, the second day kept the magic alive with even more performance. Read below for five of…
Thom Yorke’s son Noah releases new solo single, “Trying Too Hard (Lullaby)”
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is one of the world's most famous songwriters and has one of the most distinct falsetto voices. But the apple doesn't fall far from the tree with Yorke and her son, Noah, who released a new solo…
5 highlights of the pilgrimage music festival, day 1
Live music is back and maybe better than before. Saturday (September 25), Pilgrimage music festival in Franklin, Tenessee, has opened its open-air amphitheatres to music lovers of all ages. With an impressive lineup and a lovely…
Sticky Fingers bassist Paddy Cornwall talks about new album, new single and his best friends
It is difficult for a group to stay together, let alone thrive. It takes courage, energy, and a kind of camaraderie that you can't buy in the market or even attempt to actually manufacture. Sometimes it can even take a break, a…
Reasons to rejoice: “slower” and the current phenomenon of Jules Shear
"I thought no one could catch meBut now I'm slower ... "from "Slower" by Jules Shear
Jules Shear, Slow downWork by Ron Hart
Reason to rejoice today: Slow down. This is the most recent cycle of songs by the great Jules Shear,…
No more dwelling on the past, Billy Strings looks for silver liners in new LP ‘Renewal’
“I had all kinds of crazy ideas for big, long, crazy words with a lot of syllables,” Billy Strings told American Songwriter over the phone. Trying to follow suit in her solo debut in 2017, Torment & Aluminum Foil, the artist…
Americana Music Awards: John Prine awarded “Song of the Year” for his posthumous release…
On Wednesday September 22, John Prine won his second Americana Music Award posthumously when "I Remember Everything" won song of the year.
The beloved songwriting legend was recognized at the 2020 event as Artist of the Year,…
Gavin DeGraw: How American Singer-Songwriter Pursued Happiness In Music
American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw sits down with 'The Pursuit! with John Rich 'to talk about family and music. American musician Gavin DeGraw, best known for his 2003 hit "I Don't Want to Be", knows the meaning of seeking…
LISTEN: “Good Night On Earth”, the new single from EELS with E
Of Extreme sorcery, the new album from EELS, to be released in January 2022
An awesome new song from E and her band EELS is here, months before the new album it came from, Extreme sorcery, which will be released on January 28,…
Does Earth, Wind and Fire “September” celebrate the last day of summer? :: WRAL.com
By Tony Rice, NASA AmbassadorSocial media is a little more funky today as people ask, "Remember the night of September 21?"
In 2019, Los Angeles even declared the date “Earth,…
Former NBA star Muggsy Bogues reveals his top 10 most inspiring songs
Even if you're not a National Basketball Association fan, there's a good chance you've heard of Muggsy Bogues. The man still holds the record for the shortest player to ever play in the NBA - at five-foot-three. Remarkable in a…
Watch: Leon Bridges & Jon Batiste’s Emmy Awards “In Memoriam” Tribute in…
After a loss-heavy year, Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste teamed up with a touching “In Memoriam” at the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 19) to honor the last greats of the television world.
As the…
Behind the song: “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley
When Don Henley was preparing his third solo album for release in 1989, he already had hard evidence of the usefulness of combining his lyrics with a piece of music pre-written by another luminous. He had done it five years…
Behind the song: “Something So Right”, by Paul Simon
Listen to the song's original demo in its first incarnation, as "Let Me Live In Your City," a prime example of diligence and serious overhaul in songwriting.
Of This is Rhymin 'Simon, her second solo album after Simon and…
Top 10 Frank Sinatra Songs
Ol 'Blue Eyes is an American treasure. With his golden voice and flowing style, Frank Sinatra has performed in front of audiences all over the world, including some really big names in the United States (Marilyn Monroe, John F.…
Alexa Rose browses the past and the present on “Headwaters”
The words kept flowing after Alexa rose released his first album Medicine for living in 2019. In the spring of 2020, during the shutdown, the North Carolina-based singer and songwriter began assembling her second album and…
David Boyd doesn’t hold back in energetic solo project after new politics
David boyd constantly writes, constantly creates and looks for ways to bring ideas to life. Until recently, this process involved producing content for the beloved Danish rock band, New policy. As the frontman of New Politics,…
John Mellencamp chooses six classic films as guest programmer for TCM
From tonight, this legendary songwriter shares the first three of his chosen classics
John Mellencamp, in addition to being a beloved singer-songwriter, is also a gifted painter and serious cinefile. In this capacity, he…
White House offers to speak to Nicki Minaj after she was criticized by the Minister of Health for…
Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh criticized US rapper Nicki Minaj's claim that a person on the Caribbean island suffered from swollen testicles after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as being " false ".
Minaj…
A remake of “The Bodyguard” is in the works
A remake of the 1992 film The bodyguard with Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner is officially in the works.
Written by Tony nominated Matthew López who wrote Heritage, the new film is based on the original, will be produced by…
Reba McEntire rescued from collapsed staircase in Oklahoma
Reba McEntire was rescued by firefighters after a stairwell collapsed in Oklahoma.
McEntire, 66, was visiting a historic building in Atoka, Oklahoma with her boyfriend Rex Linn to research a future project when the stairwell…
The Replacements release new animated video ahead of LP’s 40th anniversary
Earlier this week, Thursday, September 9, acclaimed Minneapolis, Minnesota-born punk rock band The Replacements released a new animated music video for the band's song, "Shut Up."…
With over 50 No.1 hits, songwriter Ashley Gorley reigns at the top of the country charts
In August 2020, Ashley Gorley landed her 50th No.1 single on country radio and her debut on Round Hill Music with LOCASH's “One Big Country Song”. The Kentucky native and Belmont alumnus won his first record in 2006 with "Don't…
ABBA announces “Historic Livestream” and takes TikTok by storm, racking up millions of…
In the astonishing turn of cultural events, ABBA is back… and now they're taking TikTok by storm too.
The beloved Swedish pop quartet announced their comeback last week, teasing their first new music in nearly four decades with…
The new favorite song of the day: “Lawdy” from Vespers
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Here's another great song from The Vespers of Nashville, a remarkable band we've been celebrating here for years. Written by Phoebe Cryar, it's…
Singer Riley Green Makes Entertainment Headlines | zz-dnp
Riley Green was named "New Male Artist of the Year" at the 2020 American Country Music Awards.According to…
Anderson East’s New Existential Album: “Maybe We’ll Never Die”
Anderson East felt like "a little kid playing with toys", working on his latest album Maybe we'll never die. “The Dave Cobb-produced project marks the artist's fourth studio album and a pivotal point in his sonic evolution.…
Review: Watch out for the eponymous Watchhouse album
4 out of 5 stars Guard house | Guard house | (Tiptoe Tiger Music / Thirty Tigers)
It's a somewhat inexplicable decision when a band opts for a name change more than a decade after the start of their collective career. At…
Don Everly of the Everly brothers dies at 84
Don Everly, founding member of rock 'n' roll duo, the Everly Brothers died at his home on August 21. He was 84 years old. No cause of death was given.
Everly's family confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times with a…
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with Losers
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Berlin genre-defying group LOSERS have released…
From construction worker to platinum-selling artist, Niko Moon shares it all
Emerging country artist Niko Moon joins Michael Franti Remain human podcast to discuss the early musical roots of Moon growing up in Atlanta, meeting his wife, and releasing his first EP Good time, and much more.
Finding a…
Bringing it back inside out: interview with Authority Zero
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Authority zero announced the dates of…
Off The Record: Jim Lauderdale keeps Robert Hunter’s “memory” alive on new record,…
On July 30, a bona fide member of the Americana royalty, Jim Lauderdale, released their 34th studio album: To hope, a powerful collection of melodies proving that the king of broken hearts always has an unrivaled ear for creating…
Laura Stevenson rebuilds her life with self-titled album
Laura Stevenson had prepared for the worst and found herself in the deceptively calm eye of the storm when she wrote the first song on her new record. 'Children's National Transfer' might book her eponymous project, released…
Van Morrison drops legal action over live music ban
In January, Van Morrison announced a legal challenge to the "blanket ban" on live performances in Northern Ireland, as part of the country's COVID-19 response. On August 3, following Northern Ireland's decision to allow live…
Bringing Back Upside Down: Interview with Leslie Mendelson
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Brooklyn-based singer / songwriter Leslie…
Low Hum releases new Dreamy single “Phantasms” ahead of album
Recently, Collin Desha let inspiration crash into him. After a successful first album with its 2019 Room to breathe under an indie rock character Low hum, Desha felt he could push his art further. So the Los Angeles resident…
Anika from Berlin returns with an expressive record of hope and resistance: ‘Change’
Berlin-based singer-songwriter Annika Henderson, who uses the stage name Anika- has a very transporting quality in his music. This is what made his eponymous debut in 2010 such a cult success. With stripped-down but evocative…
Lorde releases second track “Solar Power” “Stoned at the Nail Salon”, with…
Update his Instagram page reading "The themes are always the same, a return to innocence, the mysteries of blood, an itch for the transcendent," was the perfect precursor to Lorde's next installment.
The second single of 12…
Bringing Back Upside Down: Interview with Scout Durwood
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Blue Élan Recording artist Scout Durwood…
The SIMS Foundation grows to support the mental well-being of all music professionals
We have all idolized a particular band or singer whose music spoke to us. We went to their concerts, played their music, and constantly searched for more content. This adoration leads us to believe that musicians can exist in…
Bringing it back inside out: interview with Joshua Radin
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A song tames and calms even the roughest seas. After sixteen years, eight albums and hundreds of shows, Joshua Radin still treats…
Singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel to perform at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on October 15
Country-rock singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel will perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on October 15, according to Birmingham-based Red Mountain Entertainment. An opening act will be named later for the 7 p.m. show.Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel…
Seth James renders unreleased JJ Cale song “Raisin ‘Kane” ahead of new LP…
At first glance, Seth James - outfitted in a cowboy hat and a native Texas twang - fits into a universal archetype. Looking at an album cover, one would expect to hear something akin to the epitome of George Strait's' 90s…
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with Jesse Leach of Times of Grace / Killswitch Engage
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Iggy Azalea considers music industry disruption over controversy
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has announced that she plans to take a hiatus from the music industry for a few years after her next album, End of an era, decrease in August. This statement comes after the recent controversy over…
John Mayer releases new ’80s-tinged album’ Sob Rock ‘in tandem with 2022 tour…
During the darkest days of the pandemic, John Mayer retreated to the heartwarming sounds of the 1980s. At 43, the guitar virtuoso who grew up on radio and MTV leaned into the music that shaped his art from an early age. Today…
Backyard Tire Fire is back with a new single and more surprises to come
Backyard Tire Fire was formed 20 years ago in Asheville, NC, and after a ten-year hiatus, the band is back together and ready to rock. The alternative country group, led by acclaimed singer / songwriter Edward David Anderson,…
Electric Lady Studios and Spotify Team Up for New Live EP Series “Live at Electric Lady”
Spotify has announced a new series in partnership with iconic Electric Lady Studios (ELS) to produce an aptly titled live EP series Living at Electric Lady. The series will include live audio recordings that will be distributed…
Vince Staples’ self-titled album is his first release in three years
Vince Staples, a hip-hop artist and rapper from California, released his self-titled album, Vince staples, July 9 via Blacksmith Recordings and Motown Records. This 10-track project captures Staples's childhood in Long Beach as…
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with Cham
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Having racked up success over more than three decades…
STAND UP AND CALL FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO’S BIRTHDAY is tomorrow, 7.10.2021, 2 p.m. PDT
With Alice Cooper, Tenacious D, Sammy Hagar, Rob Halford, Lita Ford and more
Tomorrow July 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. Pacific, several of the greatest heavy metal musicians of all time unite in a big virtual concert, STAND UP AND CALL…
Laine Hardy Presents Acoustic Video for “Memorize You” After New Single’s…
After winning American Idol in 2019, groundbreaking country artist Laine Hardy continued his steep climb until his next debut album, due later this year. Ahead of the anticipated project, the 20-year-old artist recently released…
Paul McCartney 6-episode ‘McCartney 3,2,1’ docuseries set to release on Hulu
Hulu has announced that a six-episode documentary series on the legendary Paul McCartney will air on July 16 (2021). Titled McCartney 3.2.1, the docuseries are unlike any interview the Beatle has given before. To elevate this…
Daily discovery: Nya discusses past traumas with “Will not pick up the phone”
During last year's pandemic, Nya and her fiance went into hiding in the Uruguayan countryside. "This is where I was finally able to slow down and deal with unresolved trauma, something I never took the time for but desperately…
In honor of July 4th: “July 4th” by Dave Alvin
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Dave Alvin with David Hidalgo & Flaco Jimenez, "July 4th"
Happy July 4th - AKA Independence Day - to all Americans here, there and everywhere,…
‘Yankee Doodle Boy’ Cohan Bound at the Theater in Youngstown, Ohio
The great American playwright George M. Cohan, "born July 4," is part of Youngstown theater history.
YOUNGSTOWN - A patriotic playwright and performer has written many Old Glory-style salutes you'll hear in band stands and parades…
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with MJ Songstress
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Fort Lee, New Jersey vocal powerhouse MJ…
FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus collaborate for a post-pandemic “new day”
Australian singer / songwriter FIREROSE and country star Billy Ray Cyrus have released a new single called "New Day", now available (July 2). The tune combines elements of indie pop and country, creating a unique sound from two…
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with BLOOM TWINS
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THE BLOOM TWINS (Sonya and Anna Kuprienko) are…
Danny Gokey announces new album “Jesus People”
Three-time Grammy nominee Danny Gokey and American Idol alum, has announced that he will be releasing a new album on August 20, titled Jesus people. The album tackles themes of love, gratitude and truth, creating a compilation of…