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American Songwriter
4 Aretha Franklin Songs That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today
American musician Aretha Franklin performs in concert, New York, New York, circa 1990. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage) These are four of the best Aretha Franklin songs that were ever released, whic…
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Tom Morello Clarifies He Does Vote, Just Not For “Corporate Democrats”
Last weekend, former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello held his star-studded one-day Power To The People festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The whole event was…
Stereogum
Peel Dream Magazine Announce Expanded Taurus: Hear “Blind Faith”
We last heard from Joe Stevens' oft-morphing musical project Peel Dream Magazine about a year ago with the release of the mini-album Taurus. Today he's announced an expanded edition, which I guess bri…
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Perfect 100 – “Around My Finger”
If you caught Dazy's opening set on Militarie Gun's recent tour, then you probably got a good look at Andrew Madore, the guy who plays guitar for James Goodson on tour. He's hard to miss. I met Madore…
American Songwriter
George Harrison Once Called This Songwriter the “Governor” While Denouncing Other Pop Icons
Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty Images In an unearthed interview from 1982, George Harrison credits this iconic songwriter as being the "governor" of the craft. The post George Harrison Once Cal…
Billboard
Noah Kahan Talks ‘The Great Divide’ While Playing Pool at Highland Park Bowl | Takes Us Out
Noah Kahan takes Billboard out to Highland Park Bowl in Los Angeles for pool, drinks and real talk. In this episode of Takes Us Out, Noah Kahan opens up about touring stadiums, songwriting and protect…
Billboard
Four Big Grammy Questions to Follow Before the Awards
From country's chances in the major categories to why the dancefloor might be the most exciting place to be, these conversations could define Music's Biggest Night.
American Songwriter
Vince Gill Turned Down His Dream Grand Ole Opry Invitation To Keep a Promise to His Daughter
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Vince Gill performs during the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Get…
Billboard
Billie Eilish Says ‘Hi’ to New Hair Color & Length in Latest Transformation
"Finally I see the resemblance with Finneas," one person commented.
Rolling Stone
Justin Timberlake Is Finally Ready to Take Accountability for All His Beatboxing
But he can't promise he won't do it again
Stereogum
Baby Wave – “The Scene Is Changing”
Most of us over here dig Soccer Mommy, right? Now, try to imagine how Soccer Mommy's earlier records might've sounded if they had really big '90s-style fuzz-pop choruses. If that were to happen, you m…
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Shane Butler (Quilt, Olden Yolk) Announces Debut Solo Album Heavy Debt: Hear “Ringfinger”
Shane Butler is a member of the great New England psych/folk/pop/rock band Quilt, which technically still exists per Wikipedia but hasn't released any music in a decade. After Quilt's most recent albu…
Billboard
Elvis Costello Reveals He Pitched Himself As the Bandleader Job For a Now-Canceled Late Night Show: ‘I Said, ‘What About Me?’
The rock legend said there were "serious discussions" about taking the gig before realizing "it would never have worked."
American Songwriter
3 Rock Songs From the 1970s So Catchy They’re Practically Addictive
If you wanted something addictive in the 1970s, you didn't have to look far. Indeed, these are three rock songs from the 1970s so catchy they're practically addictive. The post 3 Rock Songs From the 1…
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Starbucks Reveals Its 2026 Holiday Menu: Here’s What’s Coming
The holiday season is coming to Starbucks a little early. The coffee chain has officially announced its 2026 holiday menu, and customers will be able to order the seasonal lineup... The post Starbucks…
Billboard
Primetime Emmys Become Latest Awards Show to Shift to Streaming
It's the second EGOT-level show to announce a move to a streamer.
SPIN
Record Store Black Friday Unveils 2026 Slate
Black Friday is coming for your record collection. Record Store Day has unveiled the lineup for its annual RSD Black Friday...
SPIN
War On Drugs’ Robbie Bennett Readies Two Solo LPs
Amid new music and an ongoing fall tour from the War on Drugs, one of the band’s longtime musical architects has something of his own to say.
SPIN
Bad Nerves Talk Shop On ‘Lipps Service’
Bad Nerves are the guests on the latest installment of the SPIN Presents Lipps Service podcast.
