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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later
American Songwriter has published a short feature highlighting three rock songs from the 1970s whose melodies, the outlet argues, remain memorable and influential decades after their release. The piece is a music-appreciation list rather than a news report, reflecting on why these tracks have endured in the classic rock canon. The article singles out three…
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Kid Cudi Reveals He and Ye Are Rebuilding Their Friendship & Sees Them Collaborating in the Future: ‘One Day Soon For Sure’
Kid Cudi says he and Ye (formerly Kanye West) are working to rebuild their friendship, raising the possibility of future musical collaboration between the pair. Cudi shared the update while replying to a fan on X, describing recent contact between the two that focused purely on checking in on each other rather than discussing music…
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Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Lawyers Revealed
Billboard has published its 2026 Top Music Lawyers list, recognising attorneys who negotiate recording deals, tours and catalogue sales for major artists and companies. The list arrives as generative AI dominates legal debate in the music industry, with lawyers playing a central role in disputes over whether AI firms have unlawfully used copyrighted songs to…
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Merger Mania Is Reshaping the Music Industry With These Law Firms Leading Negotiations
A wave of major mergers is reshaping the music industry, generating substantial work for the corporate, tax, antitrust and intellectual property lawyers who negotiate and finalise these complex deals. The trend reflects growing consolidation among both major labels and independent players, as companies seek scale, technology capabilities and stronger financial footing in a rapidly changing…
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“Honestly, Shut Up”: Rock Legend Slams Bruce Springsteen as an “Annoying, Bitter Old Man”
Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has publicly criticised Bruce Springsteen, telling him to “shut up” over his outspoken political views. Speaking on The Complete Disaster Network podcast, Cain, a self-described “diehard conservative”, said celebrities such as Springsteen and Robert De Niro should stick to their art rather than voicing political opinions, calling it “a bad look”…
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In Color Share Sensational New Track ‘High’
The rock band In Color have released a new single titled ‘High’, continuing a run of recent releases praised for their bright, pop-rock sound. The track follows their earlier 2026 single ‘Jet Lag Mouth’ and comes alongside news that the band will support The Maine on a US tour later this year, giving them wider…
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Zach Top Breaks Out a New Banger for Montana Crowd, and “I Need This Song on My Playlist Immediately”
Rising country star Zach Top surprised fans at Montana’s Under the Big Sky festival by debuting a previously unheard song, “Good Girls & Cowgirls,” ahead of his next studio album. The performance follows the success of his 2025 record, Ain’t in It for My Health, and gives fans an early taste of new material as…
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3 Forgotten Songs From 1992 That Deserve Another Chance To Hit No. 1
American Songwriter has revisited three songs from 1992 that the outlet argues deserved to reach No. 1 on the charts but fell short and have since faded from mainstream memory. The piece is an opinion-led retrospective rather than news, reflecting on tracks that were popular in their era but rarely receive airplay today, and speculating…
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Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Lyric Changes Underscore Eternal Sunshine Tour’s Celebration of Real-Time Healing: Show Review
Ariana Grande used the closing night of her five-show run at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on 19 July, part of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, to make another tweak to the lyrics of “Thank U, Next”, her 2018 chart-topping breakup anthem. The change softened a reference to former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez from dismissive to affectionate, reflecting reports…