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4 Early Rock Songs That Were Jukebox Staples
This American Songwriter piece looks back at four classic rock-and-roll songs that were staples of the jukeboxes found in diners and bars from the 1940s to the 1970s. Framed as a nostalgic celebration of an era when jukeboxes were ubiquitous, the article highlights tracks that remain widely enjoyed today and reflects on their origins and…
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Warner Music India unveils strategic expansion of artist services arm as it moves deeper into brands, live, and sync
Warner Music India has announced a strategic expansion of its Artist Services & Expanded Rights division, known as ASER, deepening its focus on artist development, management, A&R, live touring and brand partnerships. The move positions the Warner Music Group company beyond traditional recorded music campaigns, aiming to build a “360-degree ecosystem” that helps artists develop…
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Thomas Rhett Says Niall Horan Was “Nervous” for His Opry Debut, Despite Having Played Stadiums “His Whole Life”
Country star Thomas Rhett has described how Niall Horan appeared unexpectedly nervous ahead of the former One Direction singer’s debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. Horan travelled to Nashville a few days before the pair’s first co-headlining concert and ticked the Opry off his bucket list, performing on 7 July before the two joined forces…
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard announce EDM album and NYC “rave shows”
Australian psych-rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a new EDM-leaning album titled ‘Alien Metal’, due out later this summer on their own p(doom) label, alongside a run of “rave shows” in New York City. The record marks a deeper move into electronic experimentation, and the band have shared its first single,…
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US music coalition urges US Trade Representative to oppose EU proposal it says could cost American artists nearly $300M a year
A coalition of US music industry organisations has written to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging it to oppose a European Commission proposal that they say could jeopardise nearly $300 million a year in royalties paid to American artists and rightsholders. The proposal would overturn the 2020 RAAP ruling by the Court of Justice…
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Born 97 Years Ago in Oklahoma, the Songwriter Who Guided Nancy Sinatra to Stardom and Worked With Guitar Legend Duane Eddy
The article marks the anniversary of the birth of American songwriter and producer Lee Hazlewood, who was born on 9 July 1929 in Mannford, Oklahoma. It highlights his lasting influence on popular music, particularly through his close collaboration with guitarist Duane Eddy and his role in transforming Nancy Sinatra into an international star. His compositions…
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‘Madonna: Into the Groove’ Photo Book Chronicling Singer’s Massive 1985 Will Feature Never-Before-Published Images
Simon & Schuster is to publish a new photo book, *Madonna: Into the Groove: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen of Pop*, chronicling the singer’s breakthrough year of 1985. Due out in October, the 160-page volume centres on images by the late rock photographer Ken Regan, most of which have never been published before, capturing…
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Pull Out Of Fall 2026 European Tour With TYKETTO: ‘Ticket Figures Were Not At The Place They Needed To Be’
Black Star Riders have withdrawn from their planned autumn 2026 European “Rock ‘N’ Roll Salvation Tour” with Tyketto, citing disappointing ticket sales. The band confirmed the decision in a social media statement on Wednesday 8 July, apologising for the inconvenience and noting that refunds are available from the point of purchase. Tyketto will nonetheless proceed…
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3 Folk Songs From the 1960s That Are as Visual as Any Painting
American Songwriter has published a short appreciation piece highlighting three 1960s folk songs it considers strikingly visual, arguing that their writers could conjure vivid mental imagery through words and melody alone. The article frames these tracks as musical equivalents of paintings, where lyrics become physical characters, colours and tangible emotions that listeners cannot help but…