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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.
Paul McCartney turned a lullaby he sang to his infant daughter Mary into the whimsical single “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” recorded with Wings during the 1972 Red Rose Speedway sessions. The track, featuring the early Wings lineup and backing vocals from his daughters, reached No. 9 in the UK and No. 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It followed the politically charged, radio‑banned “Give Ireland Back To The Irish,” prompting speculation that the new song was a safe, radio‑friendly move. McCartney says the choice was purely musical, not a calculated attempt to avoid controversy.
Riccardo Muti marked his 600th concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on March 20, 2026, performing opera excerpts from Catalani’s “La Wally.” About twenty minutes into the show, a wave of late‑arriving patrons entered the hall, prompting Muti to halt the performance...
Skrillex and Puerto Rican trap vocalist Young Miko released the single “Duro,” a track first heard at Ultra Miami. The duo announced the official drop during a reunion set at Bogotá’s Estéreo Picnic, underscoring a growing cross‑genre partnership between EDM...
James Blake has asked to be removed from the producer credits on Kanye West’s newly released album “Bully,” saying the final version no longer reflects his original work. Blake explained that his vocal pitch and track construction were heavily altered,...
Trivium’s 2005 single “Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr,” written when the members were still teenagers, became the defining anthem of mid‑2000s metal. The track’s blend of metalcore aggression, melodic death‑metal riffs and classic open‑string hooks propelled the...
Seattle progressive metal band Nevermore announced it will miss the September ProgPower USA festival because a work permit for new Turkish vocalist Berzan Önen is still pending. The delay reflects broader U.S. immigration tightening, with performance visa fees climbing to...
In a 2009 Spin interview, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) explained that buying a jazz album inspired him to propose a one‑off collaboration with Talib Kweli, leading to the formation of Black Star. At the time Kweli was juggling open‑mic...
Big treat for Nathan last week as he got to meet a legend: Bassist Ron Carter, who’s still sounding great and going strong at age 88! This was also our first trip to the Catalina Jazz Club, and I’m sure...
Kip Winger confirmed that the band’s planned farewell shows in 2025 will be its last full‑time tour, yet four 2026 dates remain on the calendar. He cited vocal strain, relentless bus travel, and a desire to devote time to classical...
U2’s recent “Days of Ash” EP has struggled to break three million streams per track despite the band’s global fame, while BTS’s latest concert fell short of attendance forecasts, hurting local businesses. The article contrasts these streaming shortfalls with the...
DOOM performing "Rhinestone Cowboy" at the iTunes Festival in 2012. Backed by the Robert Glasper Experiment. https://t.co/SJVkfFppaX
Gloria Cavalera, longtime manager behind heavy‑metal acts such as Sepultura and Cavalera Conspiracy, has launched Maximum Cavalera Music Publishing. The new entity will serve as the dedicated publishing home for the entire Cavalera family catalog. Gloria has hired veteran rights...
Toby Jepson revealed an 80% chance Little Angels will release a new album, having already penned three tracks. The band’s full‑lineup reunion tour, dubbed “Big, Bad & Back,” is slated for November 2026 with 12 European dates, and the London show sold out...
In 1999, Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers of the Lost Boyz was fatally shot in Queens during a retaliation that stemmed from a robbery unrelated to him. The chain of misdirected violence began after a Lost Boyz member was robbed, leading...
On this day 31 years ago, Ol’ Dirty Bastard dropped his debut solo album, *Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version*, on Elektra Records. Produced largely by fellow Wu‑Tang member RZA, the record entered the Billboard 200 at #7 and...
J Dilla’s early career was boosted when Q‑Tip of A Tribe Called Quest publicly endorsed him and his Detroit collective Slum Village. While the cosign opened doors, Dilla later revealed that the group resented being pigeonholed as an offshoot of...
Slayyyter released her third studio album, Wor$t Girl In America, on March 27, 2026, via Columbia Records. The record pushed her Spotify monthly listeners past 2.3 million and is backed by a 30‑date North American and European tour, positioning her for...
Reba McEntire’s new "20 Best Songs" ranking showcases a four‑decade catalog that includes 24 No. 1 country hits, making her the most chart‑successful female artist after Dolly Parton. The list blends early traditional tracks, mid‑career power ballads, and a 2023 gospel single,...
Thrash legends Anthrax previewed a new, unreleased track during their March 25 show in Adelaide, Australia, while continuing a four‑date Australian tour. Drummer Charlie Benante revealed the band’s next album, their first since 2016’s “For All Kings,” has been postponed after...
Kanye West’s latest video for the track “Father,” from his album *Bully*, features Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson alongside Travis Scott. The visual depicts West in a church before an alien‑themed reveal, sparking online jokes about the MJ look‑alike. The release follows West’s...
Charlie Benante said he would love to release a live album documenting the current Pantera lineup—Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde and himself—after mixed fan reactions to the band’s revival. He stressed the shows honor the legacy of the late...
Hayley Williams launched her first solo "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" tour in Atlanta, delivering the full 18‑song set from her third solo album and a Nina Simone cover. The performance featured a surprise guest appearance by Josh Scogin...
In a 2000 Spin interview, DMX explained his view of being a role model, emphasizing authentic, gritty storytelling over polished advice. He argued that his lyrics should reflect harsh realities and provide listeners with fundamental life lessons, not sugar‑coated messages....
Blaze Bayley, former Iron Maiden frontman, has been added to the band’s list of members nominated for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. This marks Iron Maiden’s third overall nomination after missed bids in 2021 and 2023....
Scotland’s “Big 4”—Primal Scream, Jesus and Mary Chain, Simple Minds and The Proclaimers—have left an outsized imprint on rock music. Primal Scream’s 1991 *Screamadelica* climbed to No. 8 on the UK chart, while Jesus and Mary Chain’s *Psychocandy* and *Darklands* defined noise‑pop...
In 2005, four tracks—Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance,” Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.,” Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You into the Dark,” and Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”—appeared on nearly every mix CD burned by millennials. The article highlights how...
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman performed at Tokyo Dome on March 27, kicking off Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball season. He sang the national anthem and delivered a high‑energy medley that spanned Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and other rock icons as the Tokyo...
Robyn’s ninth studio album, Sexistential, lands on March 27 as her first release since becoming a solo mother. The record blends electropop with candid lyrics about IVF, dating apps and life as a single parent, sparking conversation about motherhood in...
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and frontman Geddy Lee announced a surprise element for the March 29, 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, hinting at a possible live appearance. The duo also confirmed their first world tour since drummer Neil Peart’s 2020...
During a tumultuous twelve‑month period, Guns N’ Roses survived rampant drug abuse, internal power struggles, and public scandals, culminating in a decisive million‑dollar fee that secured a pivotal record‑label partnership. Frontman Axl Rose emerged as the sole sober anchor, enforcing...
Lisa Gerrard’s distinctive, operatic voice continues to captivate listeners, highlighted by a recent release that blends cinematic grandeur with electronic beats. The track, promoted on major streaming services, showcases her collaboration with contemporary producers, extending her legacy beyond film scores....
The documentary "Heavy Healing" examines how aggressive music genres such as heavy metal and hardcore punk serve as a therapeutic aid for individuals confronting serious medical and mental‑health challenges. Featuring candid interviews with artists like Jesse Leach, Lou Koller and...
The Flamin’ Groovies’ 1971 album *Teenage Head* has resurfaced as a hidden gem, praised by Mick Jagger for its blues‑driven vigor that rivaled his own *Sticky Fingers* era. Though the band never charted, the record’s raw garage rock, R&B, and...
San Francisco‑based groove‑metal veterans SKINLAB will drop a full‑length cover of Hatebreed’s 1997 classic “Last Breath” on April 10, 2026. The track is produced, mixed and mastered by veteran Ulrich Wild, known for work with Pantera and Deftones, and marks guitarist Angelo Miles’ recording debut...
My Bloody Valentine headlined the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust, with Robert Smith curating the event. The band delivered a pristine set that blended Loveless classics like “When You Sleep” with deep‑cut tracks such as “Wonder 2.”...
11 year old Bruno Mars was at this Aloha Stadium concert. It was legendary, unks speak of it in reverence to this day
Grammy‑winning rapper T.I. teams with producer Drumma Boy to debut a short documentary, *The Birth of Trap Music*, at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 25. The film traces trap’s evolution from Atlanta street narratives to a worldwide hip‑hop force,...
British pop star Raye has released her debut album 'This Music May Contain Hope', moving more than 100,000 units in the UK and sweeping six Brit Awards, including Album of the Year. The record has been praised by both BBC...
Bruce Hornsby is set to release his new album Indigo Park on April 3, 2026, a project that blends experimental piano, jazz, rock, and classical influences. The record features a roster of cross‑generational collaborators, including Bonnie Raitt, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, and Grateful Dead alumni Bob Weir...
Thundercat, the genre‑defying bassist and singer‑songwriter, is set to release his first album in six years, "Distracted," on April 3, 2026. The record fuses jazz fusion, hip‑hop, and R&B while showcasing delicate falsetto harmonies and witty lyricism. It features high‑profile collaborators...
In 2006 Ghostface Killah dropped two landmark solo albums, *Fishscale* (March) and *More Fish* (December), solidifying his reputation as a hip‑hop auteur. Both records showcase dense, razor‑sharp lyricism paired with a kaleidoscope of samples from soul, funk and even European...
Soft Machine’s 2026 album “Thirteen” marks the band’s first full-length release with the current quartet of John Etheridge, Theo Travis, Fred Baker, and Asaf Sirkis. The 13‑track record weaves psychedelic jazz‑rock, free improvisation, and experimental looping, featuring a tribute to...
Ruth Leon highlights a rare recording of Leonard Bernstein’s 70th‑birthday tribute, originally written by Stephen Sondheim. The piece fuses Kurt Weill’s "The Saga of Jenny" with snippets of Bernstein’s own music, featuring a spoken‑word performance by Lauren Bacall, piano accompaniment from...
The Schumann Quartett, a German string ensemble founded in 2007, has announced its third violist change. The new violist is American Matthew McDowell, currently Artist‑in‑Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium. McDowell replaces the previous violist, continuing the group’s tradition...
After a long hiatus, Detroit‑born singer‑songwriter Yonnie returns with the single “Hold On,” now streaming worldwide. The track blends soulful melodies with personal storytelling, delivering a message of resilience and present‑moment awareness. Yonnie, known for her early‑2000s feature on the...
The essay argues that opera houses should be positioned as cultural "third places" rather than merely performance venues to attract younger audiences. It highlights how young people are drawn to the architecture, ambiance, and social opportunities of spaces like Mexico...
Janet Farrell, a senior executive at M&T Bank and board president of Washington, D.C.’s IN Series Opera, was named one of five recipients of Opera America’s National Opera Trustee Recognition Award. Farrell highlighted the company’s bold, socially‑charged productions—such as a “Madama Butterfly”...
Zakk Wylde has dropped a new music video for “Ozzy’s Song,” a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, and debuted it live at a Black Label Society concert in Madison on March 27. The video blends archival footage from Wylde’s...
Austin‑born guitarist and songwriter Jon Dee Graham died on March 27 at 67, ending a career that helped forge the cowpunk sound and later the alt‑country movement. He rose from The Skunks, one of Texas’s first punk bands, to co‑found...
British producer Fred again.. announced the upcoming release of his historic back‑to‑back set with Daft Punk co‑founder Thomas Bangalter, recorded at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 27. The teaser was posted on Reddit on March 26, with a YouTube premiere scheduled for 5 PM GMT...
