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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters for Music Fans to Shop Online in 2026

  • Music-themed Christmas jumpers feature bands from Pink Floyd to Wu-Tang Clan.
  • Prices start at around $12, with some featured styles discounted.
  • Options include rock, metal, hip-hop and country designs.

A 2026 shopping guide highlights Christmas jumpers inspired by musicians and bands, offering fans a festive alternative to standard holiday designs. The selection spans rock, metal, hip-hop and country, with prices starting at about $12, though the featured examples generally cost more. Options include Pink Floyd at $36.99,…

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Rick Springfield’s Biggest Hit Is Almost Entirely Autobiographical (And Embarrassing, According to Him)

  • “Jessie’s Girl” was inspired by Springfield’s own unrequited attraction.
  • The woman behind the song was never identified.
  • The hit topped the US chart for two weeks.

Rick Springfield has said that his hit “Jessie’s Girl” drew almost entirely on his own experience of falling for a classmate’s girlfriend, who was not interested in him. The song’s personal origins add context to its story of unrequited desire, though Springfield changed the man’s name and could…

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Carriers – “Look At Miss Ohio” (Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Cover)

  • Carriers covered “Look At Miss Ohio”.
  • The writer connects the song with Amy Acton’s election as Ohio governor.
  • Acton’s win is framed as a source of hope and change.

Carriers released a cover of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings’ “Look At Miss Ohio”, linking the song to Amy Acton’s election as Ohio governor. The writer says Acton’s public service and her words about healing have given people hope for positive change in Ohio and across the country.…

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Billboard Italy Women in Music 2026: All the Honorees Revealed

  • Madame is Billboard Women in Music Italy’s 2026 Woman of the Year.
  • Canta Fino a 10 will receive Spotify’s EQUAL Award.
  • The Milan ceremony takes place on 10 November.

Billboard Women in Music’s third Italian edition will take place in Milan on 10 November, celebrating women shaping the music industry on stage and behind the scenes. Madame will receive the Woman of the Year award, recognising her evolving artistic career and her impact on Italian music. Hosted…

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GENE HOGLAN Says New DARK ANGEL Music Will Arrive ‘Before The End Of The Year’: ‘I’m Really Excited’

  • Dark Angel expect to release new music before the end of 2026.
  • Gene Hoglan says an announcement is close.
  • The band’s latest album was its first in 34 years.

Gene Hoglan says new Dark Angel music is expected before the end of 2026, though he allows it could arrive a month or two later. He described the news as exciting and said the band is close to announcing more details, as many listeners have yet to discover…

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Terri Clark Shares Why Leaving Country Music Behind Simply Isn’t an Option

  • Terri Clark still wants to record and tour.
  • She worries about performing after her voice changes.
  • A Ryman milestone remains one of her career highlights.

After more than three decades in country music, Terri Clark says she still wants to record and tour, and does not see retirement as an immediate choice. She is mindful of the risk of staying on stage after her voice has changed, but feels she owes it to…

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Born 78 Years Ago Today in the Motor City, the Eagles Founding Member Who Sang Some of the Band’s Biggest Hits Before Becoming a Solo Star

  • Glenn Frey co-founded the Eagles after early work in Detroit and Los Angeles.
  • He sang lead on several of the band’s best-known songs.
  • His solo hit “You Belong to the City” reached No. 2.

Glenn Frey, born in Detroit on 6 November 1948, became a founding member of the Eagles after first playing in local bands and working with Bob Seger and songwriter JD Souther. He helped shape the Eagles’ sound as a writer and lead singer, then built a successful solo…

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Loggins And Messina’s Biggest Hit From 1972 Was an Afterthought for Them

  • A studio lark became Loggins and Messina’s biggest hit.
  • “Your Mama Don’t Dance” reached No. 4 in 1972.
  • Poison took the song to the Top 10 again in 1989.

Loggins and Messina’s “Your Mama Don’t Dance” became their biggest hit despite being a hastily written studio lark and a departure from their usual earnest folk sound. Its success brought the duo to a wider audience and helped launch a run of popular singles and albums in the…

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In 1986, Sammy Hagar gave Van Halen the best album of his career. Now, he admits it was topped by another

  • Hagar rates *For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge* above *5150*.
  • He praised the later album’s writing, vocals and musicianship.
  • The records marked two key stages of his Van Halen era.

Sammy Hagar says Van Halen’s 1991 album *For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge* is his favourite record with the band, ranking it above *5150*, his first album after replacing David Lee Roth. His view highlights how Hagar’s era developed its own identity, despite fans’ continuing division over the band’s two…

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Maluma Gets Real About Mental Health, Vulnerability & Personal Growth | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

  • Maluma discussed therapy and emotional well-being.
  • He said professional support helped him understand his experiences.
  • The conversation was recorded at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.

At Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, Maluma spoke about mental health, therapy and becoming more open about vulnerability. He said emotional well-being comes first and that therapy helped him connect with his personal experiences, as well as with people interested in the person behind his music. In a…

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