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George Harrison’s ‘Something’ Crowned Beatles’ Greatest Love Song
George Harrison’s 1969 ballad “Something,” originally released on the Abbey Road album, has been hailed as the Beatles’ greatest love song. The track topped charts upon release and has earned lasting critical acclaim, cementing Harrison’s reputation alongside Lennon and McCartney.
Benson Boone announced the "Wanted Man Tour," a 32‑date arena run across 20 U.S. cities slated for summer 2026. The itinerary launches in Pittsburgh on July 7 and includes multiple nights in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, among other major markets. Ticket presales begin April 1 with a general sale on April 3 via Ticketmaster. The tour follows the successful "American Heart Tour," supporting his sophomore album of the same name.
On April 23, 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their sophomore album *He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper*, marking hip‑hop’s first double vinyl LP. The record achieved platinum certification, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and produced...
Totally terrific Teeth show Saturday nightcap at @johnnybrendas complete with a kinda kool Kinks cover opening the set. Great to see one of the best Philly bands of the 00’s back in action playing for the legions of @theteethmusic fans...
Courtney Barnett has launched her fourth studio album, 'Creature of Habit,' on Mom + Pop Music/Fiction Records, concluding a three‑year recording period marked by writer’s block and self‑examination. The record’s desert‑inspired soundscape and collaborations signal a new chapter for the...
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Josh Weathers released his first studio album since 2019, "Neon Never Fades," a 11‑track collection that leans fully into cowboy‑country sounds. The Texas‑born singer raised more than $430,000 for Hill Country flood relief and was named Texas Country Music Awards...
53 years ago today, Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, who have a hit with "The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'," appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. https://t.co/J9Gpb5RCMP
Founding Boysetsfire drummer Matt Krupanski passed away on March 29, as announced via the band’s Instagram. Krupanski, who left the post-hardcore group in 2012 to study architecture, later became Director of Engineering at Hadley Exhibits Inc. The band expressed deep...
40 years ago today, Austrian singer Falco started a three-week run at #1 on the Hot 100 with 'Rock Me Amadeus', also a #1 in the UK. Falco became the first German speaking artist to achieve a #1 on the...
Saving Country Music released its Top 25 Current Playlist, highlighting the newest releases in country and roots music. The latest additions feature Ashley McBryde’s “Bottle Tells Me So,” Mo Pitney & Jake Worthington’s “Wake Up And Smell The Country,” and emerging neotraditionalists like Spencer Hatcher...
Swedish metal veterans Evergrey announced their fifteenth studio album, “Architects Of A New Weave,” slated for release on June 5 2026 via Napalm Records. Frontman Tom S. Englund says the record tackles global turmoil while delivering a surprisingly positive message about self‑worth...
While jazz originated in the United States, Tokyo now boasts more than 100 live jazz clubs—more than New York—and Japanese consumers purchase the most jazz recordings worldwide. The genre arrived in the 1920s, was banned during World II, and re‑emerged after the...
The newsletter explores the rise of AI‑generated music, highlighting emotional reactions to AI‑created performances and the growing threat of bots inflating streaming numbers. It cites a recent fraud case where a North Carolina man used AI tracks and automated listeners...
Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen says the 1991 album “Butchered At Birth” still sounds poor to him, citing weak production and rushed writing. He hinted a possible re‑recording could fix those issues. Owen also detailed his streamlined songwriting process...
Hayley Williams opened her first solo tour at The Tabernacle in Atlanta on March 27, 2026, after 20 years fronting Paramore. The North American leg runs through May 13, followed by a European swing that ends in Dublin on June...
Tencent Music Entertainment Group reported that its exclusive launch of Jay Chou’s 16th studio album "Children of the Sun" has surpassed 100 million RMB (about $14 million) in sales. The figure reflects a coordinated digital‑plus‑physical rollout that blends pre‑order incentives, limited‑edition bundles and...
Hurray For The Riff Raff’s new live album *Live Forever* showcases Alynda Segarra’s road‑tested songs in a concert setting, emphasizing communal storytelling. The release draws a clear lineage to Lucinda Williams’ 1998 Americana classic *Car Wheels on a Gravel Road*, sharing...
Guns N' Roses launched its 2026 world tour in Monterrey, Mexico, debuting two new songs, “Atlas” and “Nothin’,” alongside classic hits. The band announced that second keyboardist Melissa Reese will sit out the tour for personal reasons, with longtime member...
A new pop‑punk concept album titled “SLINGSHOT” retells the biblical saga of David, from shepherd boy to king, through ten high‑energy tracks. The album is distributed exclusively on Spotify and positions itself at the intersection of Christian storytelling and early‑2000s...
David Aprahamian Liddle, the blind organist who served St. Barnabas Pimlico for over four decades, has passed away. Liddle, who lost his sight at age 12, adopted the surname of his mentor, critic Felix Aprahamian, and built a distinguished career performing...
Indian singer‑composer and flautist Varijashree Venugopal is on a global jazz‑fusion tour, performing in New York, Belgrade, Miami and Cape Town. She has re‑imagined tracks from her debut album *Vari* with collaborators such as Snarky Puppy, Serbian veteran Slobodan Trkulja...
Bruce Springsteen’s new track “Streets of Minneapolis” turned the grief from recent ICE raids into a protest anthem, joining a wave of musicians condemning immigration enforcement. Federal ICE presence in Minneapolis fell sharply from roughly 3,000 agents to about 650...
Kanye West released the surprise album 'Bully' and premiered the Bianca Censori‑directed music video for the track 'Father.' The project, issued through his new partner Gamma, includes guest spots from Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, Peso Pluma and others, while the...
Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw has launched a program allowing students to study for free during daytime concerts. The initiative, run by the venue’s youth association Entree, aims to draw younger audiences by offering a scenic environment with live classical music. While the...
Weezer kicked off the "initiation week" for their upcoming "The Gathering" tour with a surprise rooftop acoustic set in Los Angeles, featuring classics like "Undone – The Sweater Song" and a guest appearance by Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino. The band announced...
Fourfive’s new single “Extra Coat,” released on March 27, 2026, serves as a preview for his upcoming album Save The Pit. The track leans heavily on distortion and unconventional rap flows, creating a gritty, high‑energy sound that’s resonating with younger...
Madonna’s "Into the Groove" hits new peaks across U.K. charts, climbing to #17 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and #18 on the Official Singles Sales chart, four decades after its release. https://t.co/d1ue1QLhA7
Acclaimed singer‑songwriter John Heavens is returning with his comeback album *Ninety Minutes From New York To Paris*, launching on 9 May at London’s World Heart Beat venue. The fourteen‑track record mixes twelve reinterpretations of 1960‑80 classics with two original compositions,...
Joe Fonda’s new memoir, *My Life in the World of Music*, traces his fifty‑year journey from teenage rock and blues enthusiast to a leading figure in avant‑garde jazz. The book details pivotal moments such as his transformative encounter with John Coltrane’s...
"When we started this journey, we dreamed of a day when P-pop would stand proudly next to every other global music movement and that day is here...P-pop is no longer a local story. It's a global one and SB19 is...
"Golden" from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sets a new record with 33 weeks on Adult Pop Airplay, becoming the longest-charting K-pop song, while climbing to #3 and holding Top 10 spots across multiple Billboard charts. https://t.co/AZH0dFQGDB
Gotye’s 2011 breakout single "Somebody That I Used to Know" became a global phenomenon, topping charts in more than 30 countries and earning multiple Grammy awards. The song’s viral success generated over $50 million in revenue, but the artist struggled to...
Brandy Norwood’s memoir *Phases* reveals how her 2002 album *Full Moon* emerged from a personal crisis and a break from the UPN sitcom *Moesha*. The record, built on intensive vocal stacking inspired by Michael Jackson and produced by Rodney “Darkchild”...
On this day in 1975, during an Elvis concert at the Hilton in Vegas, Barbra Streisand offered him the lead in A Star Is Born. Elvis was interested, but his manager demanded too much. The role went to Kris Kristofferson...
On this day in 1973, Led Zeppelin released their 5th studio album, 'Houses of the Holy.' The iconic cover has been flaggedas pornography by platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so here’s a panda instead. https://t.co/yLXxJSUdcW
When Fox greenlit The Simpsons, Danny Elfman wrote the iconic opening theme, but the initial choir recording mispronounced the show’s name. Matt Groening stepped into the studio, added a quick “Z” sound to correct the plural, and his voice now lives in...
On this day in 1967, The Beatles worked on 'Good Morning Good Morning' for 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,' ending the track with animal sounds sequenced so each one could scare or eat the last. https://t.co/hOEhNVMpPt
50 years ago this week, Genesis launched their first North American tour since Peter Gabriel’s departure, with Phil Collins stepping in as lead singer. The tour kicked off in London, Ontario. https://t.co/mgGdWXXdPN
Universal Music Group filed an 83‑page appellate brief in the Second Circuit, arguing that Drake's attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics should be rejected. The filing calls Drake’s legal strategy “astoundingly hypocritical” and reiterates the district...
Rules Free Radio on 98.3 The Gamut doing a Chip Taylor retrospective right now, good shit
Liam Gallagher posted a cryptic "big announcement" on X, reigniting speculation about Oasis after their 2025 Live ’25 Reunion Tour. While he initially denied a 2026 tour, his later comments hinted at a possible 2027 comeback. A February report from...
The Latin Recording Academy announced sweeping rule changes for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, mandating that only works with meaningful human authorship are eligible, even when AI‑generated elements are used. It also renamed several categories, such as converting Best Portuguese...
Kanye West’s long‑awaited album Bully dropped on March 28 after a chaotic rollout, and the track “Father” featuring Travis Scott quickly emerged as the record’s highlight. In his verse, Scott name‑drops Nike, a nod to his decade‑long partnership with the...
Jay Buchanan says Rival Sons’ next album will be intentionally raw and unrefined, likening it to the Black Crowes’ 1992 "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion." The band plans to blend pre‑written material with on‑the‑fly floor writing, while likely retaining longtime...
Washington, DC indie dream‑pop outfit Color Palette has dropped its latest single, “Barcelona.” The track channels 1990s dream‑pop aesthetics, featuring shimmering Smiths‑style guitars and airy vocals reminiscent of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Lead songwriter Jay Nemeyer describes...
The article highlights three enduring classic‑rock tracks that debuted in 1974: Linda Ronstadt’s chart‑topping "You’re No Good," John Denver’s swiftly penned love anthem "Annie’s Song," and Olivia Newton‑John’s crossover hit "I Honestly Love You." It notes each song’s original album,...
Kanye West opens his new album *Bully* with the track “KING,” where he references Martin Luther King Jr. while celebrating his marriage to Bianca Censori. The lyric—“I brought a white queen to the altar / Couldn’t happen without Martin Luther”—has...
Chicago songwriter Justin Sconza has returned with his sophomore album *Fantasy*, released in May 2024. The record’s lead single, “Native Birds of Guam,” mixes power‑pop hooks with indie‑rock jangle reminiscent of 1990s acts like Fountains of Wayne. Critics praise the track’s...
Nashville‑based indie rocker Virginia Louise has dropped her latest single, “Hollow.” The track fuses 1990s‑era indie rock with dreamy shoegaze textures, delivering an infectious pop chorus amid fuzzy guitars. Lyrically, Louise confronts the anxiety of being abandoned by a partner,...
The first day of Tecate Pa’l Norte 2026 in Monterrey featured a genre‑spanning roster headlined by Tyler, The Creator, Deftones, Interpol, Morat, Myke Towers and a birthday‑themed performance by K‑pop star Jackson Wang. Thousands attended eight stages, enjoying acts from...
