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The Story Behind Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Album Cover
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Prince? If we were playing people, we’d bet it was “Purple Rain.” It ... -
‘Hamilton’ Fans Rush to Shut Down ‘Unauthorized’ Church Texas Version
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 ... -
15 Things We Learned From Episode 1 Of The New Rolling Stones Documentary “My Life As A Rolling Stone”
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 ... -
Review: A Band of Brother Brothers
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 ... -
Julian Lennon drops new single, ‘Lucky Ones,’ ahead of new album ‘Jude’
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 ... -
Bananarama backs the magic on new album ‘Masquerade’
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 ... -
5 Kate Bush Deep Cuts You Should Listen To
Havingn’t released new material in a while, Kate Bush has had a surprisingly great year. As anyone who doesn’t live under a rock knows, Bush’s “Running ... -
9 of the best feel-good songs from the 60s
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 ... -
Watch: Phoebe Bridgers brings Matty Healy on stage for ‘I Know The End’ in London
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 ... -
Kanye West performs at Rolling Loud Fest, days after canceling headliner
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 ... -
John Rich’s ‘Progress’ Lyrics Have Political Meaning MAGA
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 ... -
Chris Cornell Celebrated by Wife and Daughter on SiriusXM Special
Famous grunge singer Chris Cornell was celebrated today (July 20) by his wife and daughter on what would have been the late singer’s 58th birthday during ... -
Behind the untimely death and legacy of jazz pioneer Billie Holiday
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 ... -
5 Little Known Facts About Dave Grohl
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 – ... -
Brandi Carlile Reveals Lineup for 4th Annual ‘Girls Just Wanna’ Weekend, Featuring Wynonna Judd, Allison Russell and More
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 ... -
Cardi B denies getting into a fight with a fan after pushing back onlookers with a microphone
Cardi B’s performance at the Wireless Festival in London was certainly memorable. For starters, the “I Like It” rapper got closer to her fans. During one ... -
Tyler, the creator accuses former collaborators of “selling [His] old songs”
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 ... -
The 10 best Early Prime Day deals at Best Buy
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 ... -
The “Supa Ugly” rap battle between Jay-Z and Nas
The highly publicized feud between Jay-Z and Nas is unique for several reasons. For one thing, the feud seemingly came out of nowhere. Second, one of ... -
The Writer’s Block: Bonnie Raitt Makes John Prine Proud With Her History Songs
With an affinity for The Gift of the Magi and early 20th century short stories by O. Henry and reflecting on the loss of friend John ... -
Man arrested for harassing Taylor Swift and trying to break into her New York apartment
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, ... -
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker rushed to hospital in Los Angeles
Travis Barker was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on June 28. The Blink-182 drummer, 46, was taken on a stretcher to an ambulance ... -
Gear Review: Martin Expands Modern Deluxe Acoustics Series
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 ... -
New song Friday! Hear new music from Kane Brown, Meghan Trainor, WILLOW, Wolf Alice HER and more
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 ... -
Gov’t Mule Announces New 2022 Fall Tour Dates
Acclaimed blues-rock band Gov’t Mule have announced a number of new tour dates for 2022. Fans can purchase tickets for the dates HERE and see the ... -
Teenager killed and others injured at DC Music Festival
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 ... -
Andrew Leahey: multitasking on a mission
Andrew Leahey has always been a multi-tasker. It’s not necessarily a learned skill, but rather a habit he picked up early on. He gleaned his love ... -
Eminem Reinvents ‘Jailhouse Rock’ in New Elvis Biography Track
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 ... -
Victims say “It starts with love”, but it also starts with Kam Franklin
Shamelessly themselves, The Suffers are here to share their full truth in their latest album, It starts with love. The truth is not always easy. As ... -
Toby Keith reveals six-month battle with stomach cancer
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 ... -
Review: Judah and the Lion Make a Mighty Roar
Judah the Lion/The comeback/Cletus the Van RecordsFour out of five stars With their aptly titled fourth album, Judah the Lion come into their own as a ... -
Lil Nas X calls out BET in new diss track following snub awards
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 ... -
Watch: Lady A’s adorable 4-year-old daughter Hillary Scott sings ‘You Can Rest’ during soundcheck
Lady A’s Hillary Scott is a proud mother and it shows. In an Instagram post, Scott shared a precious video of his 4-year-old daughter, Betsy Mack, ... -
Ringo Starr receives honorary degree from Berklee College of Music
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 ... -
BTS Mocked By Tucker Carlson For Visiting The White House, Speaking Out Against Anti-Asian Hatred (This Can’t End Well)
Fox News host Tucker Carlson attended his show Tuesday night (May 31) to mock Korean K-Pop group BTS for visiting the White House and speaking out ... -
8 musicians who served in the military
Although the demands of the military don’t seem to complement a creative spirit, many famous musicians have answered the call to service – many even credit ... -
Review: Steve Earle Gives His Mentor Extra Adulation
Steve Earle/Jerry Jeff/new westFour out of five stars Beyond his insurrectionary attitude, Steve Earle never failed to wink at the artists and friends who marked him ... -
Eminem set to release extended reissue of ‘The Eminem Show’ album for 20th anniversary
Eminem is one of the most popular and best-selling artists of the past 50 years. And the rapper will add to those totals with a new ... -
10 songs that define Bob Dylan’s career
Perhaps no other songwriter has had the level of career that legendary lyricist and musician Bob Dylan did. Conventionally known as possibly the best at his ... -
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, founding member of the Zac Brown Band, shared devastating news with fans on social media. In a video posted to the group’s social ... -
7 singers who weren’t successful songwriters
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 ... -
Harry Styles will livestream his “One Night Only in New York” concert
His two previous solo albums, Harry Styles and Thin line, broke Harry Styles out of the boy band mold and transformed him into a pop star ... -
Naomi Judd remembered by Brandi Carlile, Bono and more in emotional celebration of her life
Following her recent passing, country star Naomi Judd was remembered in a touching celebration of her life by big names like Brandi Carlile, Bono, Oprah, Emmylou ... -
Daughtry Confirmed as “Dream Co-Writer” of 2022 Lyric Competition
Rock superstar Daughtry has been confirmed as the “Dream Co-Writer” of the American songwriter’s 2022 Lyric Contest. One lucky and talented winner will win a co-writing ... -
Stephanie Quayle’s self-titled album is a force of nature
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 ... -
Oklahoma K-pop star AleXa wins ‘American Song Contest’
A rising K-pop star from Oklahoma is the winner of the “American Song Contest.” Tulsa native AleXa won the new NBC competition series on Monday night ... -
Country music legend Mickey Gilley dies at 86
Mickey Gilley, a country singer of hits such as “Room Full of Roses,” “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time,” and the remake of ... -
Taylor Swift Shares ‘This Love (Taylor’s Version)’ Re-Recording For ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Trailer
In her ongoing effort to reclaim her entire discography, Taylor Swift just teased the re-recorded version of her 1989 deep cut, “This love.” The track was ... -
Carly Pearce reflects on her powerful Judds tribute – ‘One of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had in my life’
Carly Pearce gave a powerful performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame medal ceremony on May 1. She sang a stunning tribute to the Judds, ... -
Judds’ Naomi Judd dies aged 76
Naomi Judd has passed away. She was 76 years old. The cause of death was not given, other than a reference to “mental illness”. The Kentucky-born ... -
New Music Friday! Hear new tracks from Regina Spektor, beabadoobee, Mandy Moore, Sam Smith, Adrian Quesada and more!
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 ... -
The Meaning of Andy Williams’ “Moon River”
‘Moon River’ had a rich history before Andy Williams first sang it, but his rendition took on the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s theme to a new ... -
Huntergirl Dedicates ‘American Idol’ Performance Of Sugarland’s ‘Baby Girl’ To Her Parents – ‘I See How Much They Have Done For Me’
Top 14 american idol Contestant Huntergirl returned this week to give another standout performance. Mentored by former contestant and country star Gabby Barrett, Huntergirl focused on ... -
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani talks about the Van Halen tribute tour
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 ... -
Coldplay’s Chris Martin Doesn’t Think The Band Can Top This 2021 Collab
Coldplay have had a significant influence on the rock and pop scenes since releasing their album in 2000, Parachute. Now, however, frontman Chris Martin has announced ... -
David Bowie’s first documentary approved and coming to HBO
David Bowie’s estate has approved the late artist’s first documentary, titled Lunar Reverie after a track from his 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy ... -
Blues guitarist Ronnie Earl sizzles on the eclectic “Mercy Me”
Ronnie Earl and the broadcasterspity me(stony plain)4 out of 5 stars There aren’t many contemporary blues artists who can boast a catalog of 27 albums. Ronnie ... -
5 Songs You Didn’t Know Bruce Springsteen Wrote That Have Been Made Famous By Other Artists
Bruce Springsteen has no shortage of his own hits, but some songs “The Boss” originally wrote and recorded himself fell flat upon release, then shot up ... -
John Lennon’s son Julian performs ‘Imagine’ for the first time for Ukrainian tribute
Julian Lennon, the son of the late Beatle John Lennon and the inspiration for “Hey Jude,” recently performed “Imagine” for the first time. Julian publicly embraced ... -
Review: A Western Perspective by Darden Smith
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 ... -
Will Allen Stone win the “American Song Contest”? Local singer-songwriter represents Washington in new NBC interstate music competition
Allen Stone made his mark at the “American Song Contest” party three weeks ago in Austin, Texas. A songwriter from each of the 50 states, five ... -
Dolly Parton on her official Tennessee State Song
In my Tennessee mountain home, life is as peaceful as a baby’s sigh / In my Tennessee mountain home, the crickets sing in the nearby fields. ... -
Justin Bieber Shut Out at the Grammys, performs “Peaches” on piano
Justin Bieber, surprisingly, slowed things down at the Grammys. The Canadian pop sensation performed a solo piano version of her hit song “Peaches,” giving the pop ... -
Laine Hardy answers our burning questions
american idol Winner Laine Hardy has made a name for himself in country music since winning in 2019. At just 21 years old, the Louisiana native ... -
Lisa Kudrow Responds to Her Cry of Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Brandi Carlile and the ‘Friends’ Co-Star
Who doesn’t love the 90s sitcom Friends? We find that few have an aversion to TV series, including those in the music industry. Recently, Friends Actress ... -
BTS’s Jungkook Tests Positive For Covid Ahead Of Grammy Awards Performance
K-pop star Jungkook received a positive Covid test on Monday March 28 after traveling to Las Vegas ahead of BTS’ Grammy performance. The 24-year-old singer is ... -
Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators Announce Streaming Event, Release Single “April Fool”
On Friday, March 25, heavy rock fans got a new surprise: Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators released their new single, “April Fool.” Alongside the ... -
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk asks for help in the fight against the Russian invasion
It’s been exactly a month since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, and today one of Ukraine’s best-known rockstars joins the war effort. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, the ... -
The Bauhaus revisits the surreal formula of “Drink The New Wine”, the group’s first song in 14 years
using their own Exquisite Corpse (“Exquisite Corpse”), a collaborative work first generated during the Surrealist art movement, post-punk pioneers Bauhaus have pieced together their first new ... -
‘American Song Contest’: Yes, it’s ONLY 90s idol Michael Bolton to represent Connecticut
America’s biggest live entertainment event is here! This incredible musical spectacle combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of ... -
Keith Richards responds to Eric Clapton’s skepticism of vaccines: ‘Do what the doctor says’
There’s Kobe Beef, Well Done Beef, and now the Legendary Guitarist Beef. That’s right, acclaimed Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has responded to British-born six-string player ... -
Musician James Gadon responds to David Crosby saying ‘Don’t become a musician’
A response to David Crosby: Owritten by creative director/writer/producer/musician James Gadon While browsing this Instagram rabbit hole mid-afternoon, I came across a post from American Songwriter ... -
Kid Cudi to star in Brittany Snow’s first film
Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, turns out to be a man of the entertainment renaissance. Not only has he created critically acclaimed solo and ... -
Astroworld Update: Travis Scott Lawyers File New Documents Thursday
In the wake of criticism surrounding rapper Travis Scott’s four-tiered initiative called Project HEAL, Scott’s attorneys have filed new paperwork on the musician’s behalf. According to ... -
New song Friday! Hear new songs from Allison Russell, Florence + the Machine, Mandy Moore, Fantastic Negrito and more
Hello and welcome to our running series where we share our favorite new songs and music videos throughout the week. This week we have new work ... -
Gibson Unveils New Elvis-Inspired Acoustic Guitars
“The King” was known for many things during his lifetime – his smooth, velvety voice, his dazzling outfits and, of course, his dance moves. Like any ... -
Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini sing “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans” at the ACM Awards
Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini team up for ‘Big Dreams and Faded Jeans,’ from Parton’s new album Run, Rose, Run at the 57th ACM Awards in ... -
Review: Someone, Not Anyone, Revisits Todd Rundgren’s Music
Fernando Perdomo and various artists | Anyone anyone? | Ferdomo Perdomo MusicFour out of five stars In his relatively brief career, producer/musician Fernando Perdomo has proven ... -
30 years later, Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker set the record straight on exuberant road stories ahead of co-headlining tour dates
A pair of powerhouse artists hit the road for what is sure to be a nostalgic series of shows down memory lane. On March 3, neo-traditional ... -
Tauren Wells brings the heat on new single, “Fake It”
The title of Tauren Wells’ new single could be “Fake It”, but the Christian star is a real dynamo on the track. With the help of ... -
Blessing has some thoughts on love and “boys like you”
We’ve all been there, looking for someone who’s just beyond our reach. Whether it’s your first celebrity crush or a friend of a friend, feelings of ... -
Hardware Review: Gibson BB King Lucille Legacy
Riley B. King, known internationally as BB King, is still considered the King of the Blues even since his passing on May 14, 2015. From his ... -
The Smashing Pumpkins Set for Spring 2022 Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins are set to continue their Rock Invasion 2 tour with 11 more US dates this spring. The tour, which kicked off in 2020 ... -
Simple Plan and Sum 41 Announce Blame Canada Tour
Simple Plan and Sum 41 fans unite! The rock bands team up for the first time ever to announce their co-headliner Blame Canada Tour. The 36-date ... -
NBA Celebrity Game features a slew of musicians, including Kane Brown and MGK
On Friday, Feb. 18, a number of music big names hit hardwood to take part in a celebrity basketball game, an annual game held during NBA ... -
The songs from the 2022 Winter Olympics soundtrack
Sport and music are intimately linked. Everyone needs a hype-up song, a game anthem, a walk-up song. And when it comes to world-class athletes, no one ... -
Olivia Rodrigo Chronicles ‘Sour’ Songs in ‘Driving Home 2 U’ Documentary
Olivia Rodrigo chronicled her chart-topping album Acid in the new documentary Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (SOUR movie)debuting on Disney+ on March 25. Directed by ... -
The first Sound on Sound music festival will feature Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Stevie Nicks, and more.
A new music festival debuts in 2022. The inaugural Sound on Sound Festival will take place September 24-25 on the shores of the Long Island Sound ... -
8 of our favorite Super Bowl commercials featuring musical guests
1. Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Dolly Parton teams up with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus for a T-Mobile phone ad. Parton encourages Cyrus to use her ... -
Luke Bryan Sores Reaches New Heights on Las Vegas Residency Opening Night
Just when you thought it couldn’t get hotter in Las Vegas, Luke Bryan kicked off his headlining residency, Luke BryanVegas at the new Resorts World Theater ...
