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4 Debut Albums That Made a Huge Impact on the Music World in 1981
This American Songwriter feature revisits four debut albums released in 1981 that helped shape the pop and rock landscape of the decade, spotlighting acts who were either newly formed or striking out solo for the first time. The selection matters as a snapshot of how the transition from the 1970s to the 1980s created openings…
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SHINEDOWN’s ZACH MYERS On ERIC BASS’s Absence From Current Tour: ‘It Was Important For Him To Take A Step Back And Take Some Time At Home’
Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers has spoken publicly for the first time about bassist Eric Bass’s decision to step back from the band’s current tour to focus on his mental health, explaining that Bass needed time away from the demands of both touring and studio work. Myers, speaking to Rock 102.1 KFMA’s Razor, said the move…
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‘Miss Navajo’ Musical in the Works From Director Billy Luther and Singer-Songwriter Raye Zaragoza (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Billy Luther, known for “Frybread Face and Me,” is developing a stage musical adaptation of his acclaimed 2007 documentary “Miss Navajo,” working alongside singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza. The project revisits the documentary’s story nearly two decades after its Sundance premiere, translating its portrait of Indigenous womanhood and cultural pride into a theatrical format with original…
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Will Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Become the 19th Best Original Song Oscar Winner That Hit No. 1 on the Hot 100? Full List
Taylor Swift’s song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 could become the 19th song to win the Academy Award for best original song after also topping the Billboard Hot 100, according to Billboard. Should it triumph at the March 2026 ceremony, it would also mark the first back-to-back pairing of Oscar-winning,…
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Carson Daly Is Reportedly Leaving ‘The Voice’, Big Star Rumored To Replace Him
Carson Daly is reportedly poised to leave “The Voice” after season 30, according to unconfirmed reports, ending an association with the NBC singing competition that has lasted since it launched in 2011. The move matters because Daly is one of the show’s most recognisable fixtures, and his departure would mark a significant change for the…
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BMG acquires Wolfmother frontman Andrew Stockdale’s publishing and recorded rights
BMG has acquired the publishing, recorded music royalties and neighbouring rights interests of Andrew Stockdale, frontman of Australian rock band Wolfmother, bringing all three rights streams under the company for the first time. The deal, announced on Tuesday 4 August, builds on a publishing relationship that has run since 2016 and marks the latest move…
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“They draw a crowd size which would have once been reserved for Iron Maiden or Metallica.” Burning keyboardists, flying tanks and free suncream – inside Wacken Open Air 2026
Wacken Open Air 2026 delivered a spectacular 35th-anniversary edition of Germany’s flagship metal festival, with headline sets from Judas Priest, Sabaton and Powerwolf underscoring how far the once-small local gig has grown. Powerwolf’s stake-burning, corpse-painted spectacle drew a crowd of around 70,000 fans, a scale once reserved for acts like Iron Maiden or Metallica, highlighting…
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More Pop Stars Should Call Ed Sheeran to Write Their Songs
Katseye’s new single “Animal” was co-written by Ed Sheeran, who reached out to the group after hearing their viral hit “Gnarly” while in Mexico. The Rollingstone piece argues Sheeran’s involvement gives the girl group, formed via Netflix’s Pop Star Academy two years ago, a genuine shot at the crossover hit that has eluded them, and…
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The five songs that inspired Glen Hansard the most: “Teaching me how to sing”
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter best known for “Falling Slowly” and his role in the film Once, has spoken about the five songs that most shaped him as a musician, offering insight into the folk-rooted influences behind his own work. The piece, published in tribute to Hansard, reflects on how connection and collaboration defined his…
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How Apple Music’s Stephen Campbell Is Building ‘A Portal Into the Depth & Breadth’ of Dance Music
Apple Music’s global head of dance, electronic and DJ mixes, Stephen Campbell, is expanding the platform’s dance music offering with Club Live, a service that broadcasts festivals and club shows live via the Apple Music Club streaming radio station. The launch comes as dance music enjoys a surge in popularity, positioning Apple Music to capitalise…