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4 Extremely Worthy Pop and Rock Songs That Barely Scraped Into the Top 40 in 1982
An American Songwriter feature revisits four pop and rock songs from 1982 that received little chart recognition despite lasting appeal, arguing that the era’s lower chart reaches held plenty of overlooked gems beyond the big hits that defined the sound of the decade. The piece highlights tracks from established acts experimenting with new styles and…
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Save-game carry-overs and time-leaping sequels: medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has some bold ideas for the future
Developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco have confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker, a medieval vampire RPG, will let players carry save data forward into future instalments of the series. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz said the studio always envisaged the game as the start of a multi-title saga, designing story hooks and consequences from…
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The 1989 classic rock album that Dr Dre crowned “one of my favourite albums ever made”
Dr Dre has praised the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 album ‘Mother’s Milk’, calling it one of his favourite albums ever made. The endorsement highlights the producer’s broad musical tastes beyond hip-hop and reflects the album’s enduring reputation in alternative and rock music. Released in 1989, ‘Mother’s Milk’ was the band’s fourth studio album and…
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The “magic” 1963 song that set Eddie Van Halen on course to rock stardom
The article argues that the Dave Clark Five’s 1963 hit ‘Glad All Over’ helped steer Eddie Van Halen towards rock music, encouraging him and his brother Alex to move away from the piano training they had received. It presents the song as an early catalyst in the path that eventually led Van Halen to become…
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Liam Gallagher Slams World Cup Halftime Show Featuring Madonna, Shakira, and More as “a Bad Trip”
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher publicly criticised the World Cup’s first-ever halftime show, calling it “like a bad trip” in a series of posts on X during Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina. The star-studded, nearly 12-minute performance was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and featured Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy and others, drawing a…
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“I’ve Really Made It Now”: Shania Twain Lives Out Dream With Tiny Toronto Dive Bar Show
Shania Twain fulfilled a long-held ambition by performing at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern for the first time, calling it a “full circle moment” after a career spanning decades. The intimate 500-capacity venue, which has hosted acts from Conway Twitty to the Rolling Stones, had eluded her in her earlier years because her bar bands weren’t established…
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Rush in Talks to Bring Iconic Live Show to Las Vegas Sphere
Canadian rock band Rush are reportedly in talks to bring a live residency to Las Vegas’s Sphere venue, according to American Songwriter, citing an unnamed source. The move would add another major act to the venue’s growing lineup, which has already welcomed acts such as Metallica, as the Sphere seeks to establish itself as a…
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CROWBAR Cancels Summer 2026 European Tour Due To KIRK WINDSTEIN’s Spinal Synovial Cyst
Doom metal band Crowbar has cancelled its planned “Confess To Nothing” European tour, which was due to run from 27 July to 7 August 2026, after frontman Kirk Windstein’s spinal condition worsened. In a video message posted on 20 July, Windstein said a bilateral synovial cyst on his spine, which had already forced him to…
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Arca to release surprise album XXXXX in July
Arca has announced her first full-length album in nearly five years, titled XXXXX, following her 2021 record kiCK iiiii. In the interim she released standalone singles such as “Puta,” “Sola” and “Chama,” alongside production and remix work, including a contribution to Madonna’s Confessions II, making this a notable return to a complete album format for…
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Caged monkey hidden with laundry bag is abandoned on London bus
A monkey was found abandoned on a London bus after being concealed inside a cage that had been covered with a laundry bag, according to reports. The incident has raised concerns about the welfare of the animal and questions over who was responsible for leaving it in such circumstances on public transport. Beyond the discovery…