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3 Folk Songs From the 1990s That Turn One Simple Phrase Into Pure Poetry
American Songwriter has published a list highlighting three folk songs from the 1990s in which songwriters distilled complex emotions into deceptively simple lyrical phrases. The feature argues that despite their plain wording, these lines achieve a poetic depth that elevates them above conventional songwriting, showcasing how understatement can be a powerful lyrical tool. The selections…
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GIBSON Announces Gibson Garage Las Vegas, Coming To The Heart Of Las Vegas Strip In 2027
Gibson has announced plans for a fourth Gibson Garage location, set to open on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. The 9,000-square-foot retail and music space will occupy the Miracle Mile Shops and follows the brand’s existing Gibson Garages in Nashville and London, as well as an upcoming Miami location due to open in September…
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Anya Taylor-Joy on why women don’t method act: “We can’t completely lose our minds”
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has spoken about why she believes women rarely embrace the extreme form of “method acting” favoured by some of their male counterparts, suggesting that societal and practical pressures make it harder for women to fully lose themselves in a role. Her comments touch on a long-running debate in the film industry about…
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Rihanna Rocks Wildly Colorful Headdress With Jewel-Dripping Carnival Outfit Featuring Bold Cut-Outs For Barbados’ Kadooment Day Parade
Rihanna returned to her native Barbados to take part in the Grand Kadooment Day Parade on Monday 3 August, the climax of the island’s annual Crop Over carnival. The singer, 38, danced through the streets in an elaborate jewelled costume, blowing kisses to fans, continuing her tradition of joining the festival whenever possible and once…
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Shift Up head defends AI-generated Blood Rain video amid Evie backlash
On 31 July 2026, Shift Up published “Blood Rain”, a fully AI-generated, K-pop-style music video on its YouTube channel to promote the forthcoming Stellar Blade 2. The video features protagonist Evie singing and dancing to a track titled “Wanna Be in Love”, with the character, backgrounds and animation generated by artificial intelligence rather than hand-crafted…
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Most People Forget Wynonna Judd Was the First To Sing This Eric Clapton Hit
Eric Clapton’s 1996 chart-topper “Change the World” is widely credited as one of his signature songs, but the track was actually first recorded by country star Wynonna Judd before Clapton ever touched it. Judd cut the song for her third studio album, Revelations, though it was never released as a single and passed largely unnoticed.…
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Spotify shares dip despite passing 300 million subscribers
Spotify’s share price fell more than 4% in pre-market trading, even as the company confirmed it had surpassed 300 million paying premium subscribers for the first time, a milestone it said no other audio streaming service had reached. The drop suggests investors focused on other signals rather than celebrating the subscriber landmark, despite the company…
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Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables
British audio brand Majority has launched two new turntables, the Stylo and the Folio, both designed with bold, colourful finishes aimed at buyers who want a record player as much for its looks as its sound. The pair are pitched as decorative additions to a music room or living space, reflecting a wider trend of…
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Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy The Debut to close BFI London Film Festival
Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy “The Debut” has been confirmed as the closing night gala of the 70th BFI London Film Festival, screening on 18 October at London’s Royal Festival Hall. It marks Eisenberg’s follow-up as director to “A Real Pain”, which earned him an Oscar nomination and BAFTA win, and gives the festival’s audience a…
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7 Choruses From the 1970s I Can’t Help but Sing Along to Every Time
An American Songwriter columnist reflects on seven choruses from the 1970s that remain irresistible sing-along moments decades later, spanning genres from folk-rock and soul to disco and funk. The piece is a personal, nostalgic celebration of the decade’s songwriting craft, highlighting how these hooks have endured as enduring earworms in popular music. The selections include…