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The 1980 song Willie Nelson pulled out of thin air to become a number one hit: “It just started to click”

  • Nelson improvised ‘On the Road Again’ for a film.
  • The lyric came before its melody.
  • It became a number one country hit.

Willie Nelson wrote ‘On the Road Again’ in 1980 after being asked for a song about touring for the film *Honeysuckle Rose*, in which he starred. The idea reportedly came to him during a flight with the film’s director, Jerry Schatzberg, and producer Sydney Pollack, showing how quickly…

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Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue

  • ‘Drukqs’ returns to vinyl on 30 October.
  • The reissue marks 25 years since its release.
  • Viral interest has introduced the album to new listeners.

Aphex Twin’s 2001 double album ‘Drukqs’ will be reissued on vinyl for its 25th anniversary, giving the influential electronic record its first vinyl re-release since it originally appeared. The announcement reflects the album’s renewed visibility among younger listeners, particularly through the enduring popularity of ‘Avril 14th’ and TikTok-driven…

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The 1934 song Joni Mitchell wanted to hear forever: “I would swoon”

  • Joni Mitchell said Ray Noble’s 1934 standard made her swoon.
  • She first heard it in a Kirk Douglas film.
  • The song reveals her affection for romantic, harmonically rich music.

Joni Mitchell identified Ray Noble’s 1934 standard ‘The Very Thought of You’ as a song she could listen to indefinitely, saying its effect on her made her swoon. The article highlights how the singer-songwriter’s musical sensibility was shaped not only by contemporary folk and jazz but also by…

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Jam City Lines Up New Album My World

  • Jam City will release My World on 23 September.
  • The album is his Mad Decent debut.
  • Its title track features Aidan, Bawo and Ox Eye.

UK producer Jack Latham, who performs as Jam City, will release his new album My World on 23 September through Mad Decent. The record follows 2023’s Jam City Presents EFM, and Latham said it is the most personal music he has made so far. The title track, featuring…

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Samira Wiley & Mileiah Vega To Topline Indie ‘The Let Go’ From Kristen Wolf; Sophia Bush, Midori Francis, Brandon Flynn & Tovah Feldshuh Among Others Set

  • Samira Wiley leads music-driven indie drama The Let Go.
  • Mileiah Vega plays Wiley’s musically gifted daughter.
  • Kristen Wolf makes her feature directorial debut.

Samira Wiley and Mileiah Vega have completed filming lead roles in The Let Go, a music-focused independent drama shot in Colorado and written and directed by Kristen Wolf. The film centres on a single mother supporting her talented 11-year-old daughter’s musical ambitions, until a setback forces the mother…

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10 Best American Classic Rock Albums of All Time

  • Collider ranks American classic-rock albums from the genre’s core era.
  • Television’s 'Marquee Moon' is placed tenth.
  • Iggy and the Stooges’ 'Raw Power' is ninth.

Collider ranks ten American classic-rock albums released between the late 1960s and the end of the 1980s, limiting the selection to one album per artist. The list aims to highlight US acts within a genre often associated with British musicians, while excluding bands deemed partly American. - 'Marquee…

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5 of the Best Rock Songs Turning 50 This Year

  • Five enduring rock songs are linked to 1976’s musical legacy.
  • Several gained prominence through reissues or live recordings.
  • “Bohemian Rhapsody” remains the selection’s most theatrical classic.

Five landmark rock singles associated with 1976 are reaching their 50th anniversaries, highlighting the year’s lasting influence on classic-rock radio and popular music. The selection ranges from theatrical rock to power ballads and live recordings that became defining versions. - Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”, released in 1975, topped charts…

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Parker McCollum Postpones Shows as His Wife Prepares to Give Birth

  • Parker McCollum postponed two shows for his second child’s birth.
  • Kansas City and Omaha dates have new September dates.
  • He is expected to resume touring on 6 August.

Country singer Parker McCollum has postponed two tour dates because his wife, Hallie Ray Light McCollum, is expected to give birth to their second child imminently. He said he would travel home after his Red Rocks concert to be with his family, stressing that family must come first.…

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Born 74 Years Ago Today in Minnesota, the Songwriter Behind Barbara Mandrell’s Signature Hit and Classics by Reba McEntire, Charley Pride, and Rod Stewart

  • Dennis Morgan wrote Barbara Mandrell’s signature hit.
  • His songs became country and pop chart successes.
  • He began his Nashville career writing commercial jingles.

Dennis Morgan, the American songwriter born in Tracy, Minnesota, on 30 July 1952, is being recognised for a career that produced major country and pop hits. After beginning as a musician, he moved to Nashville, wrote advertising jingles and session material, and became a prolific songwriter whose work…

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Check Out Our Artist Portraits And Interviews From Newport Folk Festival 2026

  • Stereogum shared portraits and interviews from Newport Folk Festival 2026.
  • The collection features dozens of musicians and festival guests.
  • More videos from the festival are expected.

Stereogum has published a collection of artist portraits and interviews from the 2026 Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, following its visit to the event the previous weekend. The feature highlights the festival’s breadth of performers and guests, while offering visual coverage by photographer Emilio Herce and interviews…

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