Music

From cult psychedelic warriors to global rock superstars: Every Scorpions album ranked from worst to best

• Louder ranks every Scorpions studio album from worst to best
• Feature traces band's formation in Hannover in 1965
• Covers shift from psychedelic roots to global 1980s rock success

Rock magazine Louder has published a feature ranking every studio album by German hard rock band Scorpions, from worst to best, tracing their evolution from a psychedelic-influenced 1960s outfit to one of the biggest rock acts of the 1980s. The piece charts the band's long history and shifting…

‘Beast in Me’ Music Emmy Nom Questioned, But TV Academy Backs It

• The Beast in Me's Emmy music nomination is disputed over eligibility rules.
• Theme music reportedly never hits the required 15-second minimum.
• TV Academy defends the nomination but admits rules need clarifying.

An Emmy nomination for the original main title theme music in Netflix's acclaimed limited series The Beast in Me has come under scrutiny after it emerged that the theme, composed by four-time Emmy winner Sean Callery, appears not to meet the Television Academy's own eligibility rules. The show…

Jack White Performs the White Stripes’ 1999 Track ‘Cannon’ With Daughter Scarlett

• Jack White's daughter Scarlett played bass with him at Brooklyn Paramount.
• They performed White Stripes songs "Cannon" and "Black Math".
• Comes amid White's tour for new album Frozen Charlotte.

Jack White brought his daughter Scarlett on stage at the Brooklyn Paramount on 12 July 2026, where she played bass alongside him on the White Stripes' 1999 track "Cannon". The moment offered a rare glimpse of family involvement in White's live show, which is notable given his famously…

Alice Cooper announces more Alice’s Attic tour dates

• Alice Cooper adds new US Alice's Attic tour dates
• Tour runs 17 September to 21 November 2026
• New guitarist Anna Cara set to feature again

Alice Cooper has announced a fresh batch of US tour dates as part of his ongoing Alice's Attic tour, coming just two days after the European leg wrapped up in Italy. The 78-year-old rock veteran continues to keep up a packed schedule, with the new shows adding to…

Remember When Bob Seger Wrote a Song for Eagles in 1979?

• Bob Seger co-wrote Eagles' 1979 No. 1 hit "Heartache Tonight"
• It emerged from an impromptu jam session with Glenn Frey
• The song was Eagles' last No. 1 before their 1980 split

Bob Seger, best known for solo hits like "Against the Wind" and "Night Moves," co-wrote Eagles' 1979 chart-topper "Heartache Tonight," a lesser-known but notable crossover between two prolific songwriting camps. The track appeared on Eagles' The Long Run album and became the band's final US No. 1 single…

4 Iconic One-Hit Wonders That Were Also Debut Singles

An American Songwriter feature highlights four hit songs that were remarkable for being the debut singles of the acts who recorded them, a rare feat given how few artists strike gold on their first release. The list spans four decades of pop and rock, from 1979 to 2000,…

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ Billy Joel Doc & More Nominated for 2026 Humanitas Prizes: Full List

• 2026 Humanitas Prize nominees announced for TV and film writing
• "KPop Demon Hunters", "Song Sung Blue" and a Billy Joel documentary nominated
• Ceremony set for 9 September, hosted by Ashley Nicole Black

The 2026 Humanitas Prize nominations have been announced, honouring television and film writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced way. Netflix's animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" is nominated for family feature, while "Song Sung Blue", the drama starring Kate Hudson as the wife of a…

Noah Kahan Becomes Fourth Artist to Be Inducted Into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame After Four Sold Out Shows in Boston

• Noah Kahan inducted into Fenway Music Hall of Fame after four sold-out shows.
• He joins Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and Zac Brown Band in the honour.
• His world tour continues through the US, Oceania and Europe into December.

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has become the fourth artist inducted into Fenway Park's Music Hall of Fame, an honour previously bestowed only on Billy Joel and Paul McCartney. The recognition came after he sold out four consecutive nights at the Boston stadium during his Great Divide World Tour, making…