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American Songwriter has revisited three rock songs from the 1980s that captured the struggles and pride of working-class life, arguing their themes remain relevant today. The feature highlights how each track approaches the subject differently, from wry humour about endless toil to reflections on industrial decline and straightforward…
Thom Yorke has long insisted that Radiohead, despite the political undertones running through much of their work, are not a "political band". Speaking to NME, the frontman argued that most attempts at political songwriting come across as hollow or, in his words, "shite", and explained that Radiohead deliberately…
Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne, Butthole Surfers bassist JD Pinkus, Melvins drummer Coady Willis and Mr. Phylzzz's Clinton Jacob have formed a new supergroup called Gatta Morta. The band has released its debut single, "Black Hall", accompanied by an official visualiser, ahead of a debut EP that blends heavy…
This article is a nostalgia-focused list piece from American Songwriter highlighting four pop songs from 1967 that it says remain memorable to baby boomers. It celebrates songs that dominated the charts that year, spanning blue-eyed soul, film theme tunes and country-pop crossovers, without covering any breaking news event.…
Boy George has accused Bandcamp of removing his 2024 song "Cha Cha Cha" - which addressed the Israel-Gaza conflict from a pro-Israel perspective - after complaints from what he called antisemitic critics. The singer's comments add him to a growing list of musicians publicly clashing with streaming and…
South Korea's largest music copyright body, KOMCA (Korean Music Copyright Association), has reversed its ban on registering AI-assisted songs, ending a rule in place since March 2025 that required works to be "100% human-made" to qualify for registration and royalties. Under new rules effective 3 August 2026, songs…
The Jonas Brothers are marking 20 years since their 2005 debut album, It's About Time, having defied expectations of fading away like other Disney-era teen acts. Unlike peers who rebranded with a more provocative image, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas stuck to their wholesome, feelgood pop sound while…
Producer Chris Hughes has revealed that Tears For Fears' 1985 chart-topper "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" came together so easily during recording that he initially doubted it had the makings of a hit. The song, taken from the band's second album, Songs From The Big Chair, went…
Beyoncé has released a four-track remix pack for 'MORNING DEW' via her Parkwood label, marking her first new music since 2024's 'COWBOY CARTER'. The release ties into the 20th anniversary reissue of her second studio album 'B'Day', originally released on 4 September 2006, and continues a rollout that…