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American Songwriter has revisited three soft rock hits that dominated the summer of 1975 in the United States, highlighting the genre's peak popularity during that era. The article frames these tracks as the soundtrack to a particular cultural moment—school holidays, beach trips and a sense of freedom—noting that…
The R&B group the Internet are close to finishing their fifth studio album, due for release in early 2027, according to singer Syd. The announcement comes amid a busy summer for the band, following solo album releases from Syd, Steve Lacy and drummer Chris Crispy on 17 July,…
Jody Gerson, chief executive of Universal Music Publishing Group, has spoken to Variety about her career, her approach to leadership and mentorship, and the transformation of music publishing into a central part of the industry. Gerson is a notable figure in the sector as the highest-ranking woman in…
Pink Floyd’s 1975 song ‘Have a Cigar’ was intended as Roger Waters’s critique of the music industry, but neither Waters nor David Gilmour ultimately supplied the lead vocal. The article highlights the unusual decision to use singer-songwriter Roy Harper instead, illustrating both the practical difficulties of the recording…
This feature-style article rounds up four notable 20th-century songs that share "tomorrow" in their titles, spanning genres from pop and folk to psychedelic rock and British rock. It offers music fans a mix of trivia and history about each track's origins, without reporting any breaking news. Highlights include…
Your Shot, a beginner-focused DJ competition, is returning to the United States for its second year, giving aspiring DJs the chance to learn skills, perform live, and win a coveted festival opening slot. The initiative, founded in Australia 16 years ago and launched in the US last year,…
Travis Scott has spoken to Variety about taking on his first major acting role in Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film "The Odyssey," describing his nerves while performing alongside stars including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson. Nolan cast the rapper to recite the "Song of Odysseus," drawing a…
Prime Video has announced a career-spanning documentary about Lily Allen, tracing her journey from her earliest MySpace demos to her latest album, West End Girl, which chronicled the breakdown of her marriage to actor David Harbour. The film, currently untitled, is billed by the streamer as "a story…
Soundcharts, the Paris-based music analytics platform, has launched an official MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, adding a third product line alongside its existing dashboard and API offerings. The move reflects a wider shift in the music data sector, with rivals such as Viberate, Chartmetric and Mogul also rolling…