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Hopscotch Fest Announces 2026 Lineup
The Hopscotch Music Festival has revealed its 2026 lineup, promising another eclectic bill for the annual event held across venues in Raleigh, North Carolina. This year’s edition takes place from 10-12 September and features some unexpected headline choices, continuing the festival’s reputation for genre-spanning, offbeat programming that draws devoted music fans to the city each…
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Mariah Carey Honors ‘Daydream’ With Unreleased Songs, ‘Private Writing Sessions’
Mariah Carey has released an expanded version of her 1995 album *Daydream* to mark its 30th anniversary, adding previously unheard material including private songwriting sessions, rare demos, live recordings and remixes. The release, out digitally now via Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, celebrates one of Carey’s most commercially and critically significant albums, which helped define…
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The 1975 song Paul Simon thought was far “darker than people think”
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3 Songs From the 80s That Were Influenced by Popular Hall & Oates Tracks
An article from American Songwriter highlights three well-known songs from the 1980s that drew direct inspiration from, or sampled, hit tracks by Daryl Hall & John Oates. The piece underscores the duo’s outsized influence on the pop and hip-hop landscape of the decade, with acts ranging from Michael Jackson to Van Halen borrowing musical ideas…
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A Q&A With the Sounds Like Summer Song Contest Promotion Winner, Andrew Hoyt
Andrew Hoyt has been named the winner of American Songwriter’s Sounds Like Summer Song Contest promotion for his track “Kind of Paradise,” co-written with Matt Wertz and Lucas Morton. In a Q&A with the publication, Hoyt described the song as a tribute to his favourite person and favourite place, Hawaii, drawing inspiration from the relaxed,…
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CONVERGE’s JACOB BANNON On Decision To Release Two Full-Length Albums In 2026: ‘Why Not? Life’s Short’
Converge vocalist and lyricist Jacob Bannon has explained the band’s decision to release two full-length albums in 2026, “Hum Of Hurt” and “Love Is Not Enough”, saying the choice reflects a desire to make the most of their time as a band. Speaking to Minnesota radio station 93X’s “The Pit”, Bannon said the pair of…
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Benny Blanco’s Love For Selena Gomez Is as Wide as the Atlantic Ocean, Which He’s Crossing By Boat to See Her Because He’s Afraid of Flying
Benny Blanco has shared a TikTok video showing himself crossing the Atlantic Ocean by boat rather than plane in order to see his wife, Selena Gomez, who is currently in London filming the sixth series of Only Murders in the Building. The music producer, who has spoken openly about his fear of flying, framed the…
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The FaNaTiX Confirm London Show As Part Of New Creative Evolution
UK production duo The FaNaTiX, known professionally as C Dot and Dro, have confirmed a London DJ show as they step into a more public, artist-facing phase of their career. The pair have built their reputation behind the scenes, producing multi-platinum records that blend dancehall, hip-hop and house for artists including Giggs, Chip, Idris Elba…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1977
– American Songwriter has published a nostalgic list highlighting four classic rock songs from 1977 that it says remain instantly recognisable to baby boomers who grew up listening to the radio and turntables of the era. – “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer, a cover of an Albert Hammond track, topped the Billboard Hot…
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Swapmeet Release Lovely Debut Album Mount Zero: Stream
Australian indie rock act Swapmeet have released their debut studio album, Mount Zero, marking a milestone for the up-and-coming band. The record, put out through the label Winspear, has been well received in early coverage for its polished production and distinctive musical identity. The nine-track album includes previously released singles “I Know!” and “2 C…