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3 Massive Hits That Singers Could Do Without (But Fans Still Love Them Today)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 6: Kurt Cobain of Nirvana at the Astroarena, Dec. 6, 1993. (Photo by D. Fahleson/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) We jam out to these massive hits every time they come on. For the people who wrote them, however, the feeling might not be mutual. The post 3 Massive Hits That Singers…
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Bob Dylan shakes up touring band after another guitarist shuffle
Another switcheroo. The post Bob Dylan shakes up touring band after another guitarist shuffle first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Watch: AC/DC Kicks Off 2026 North American Leg Of ‘Power Up’ Tour In Charlotte
AC/DC kicked off the 2026 North American leg of the “Power Up” tour Saturday night( July 11) at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band opened the 21-song set with “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” and ran through classics like “Back In Black”, “Thunderstruck”, “Highway To H…
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Born 74 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Man Who Wrote Hits for Conway Twitty and Gave Us One of the Most Iconic Piano Intros of All Time
American Songwriter marks the 74th birthday of Randy McCormick, the Alabama-born keyboardist and songwriter behind the distinctive piano introduction to Bob Seger’s 1979 hit “Old Time Rock and Roll”. The article celebrates his largely behind-the-scenes contribution to a song made iconic by the 1983 film Risky Business, highlighting how a session musician’s brief improvised part…
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The 2006 song Elton John called his best vocal performance: “Beautiful”
The article revisits Elton John’s 2006 song “Beautiful”, focusing on his reported view that it contained his finest-ever vocal performance. Rather than highlighting one of his biggest hits, it points to a lesser-known later-career track, which matters because it offers a different perspective on how John judged his own work and legacy. “Beautiful” appeared on…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Are as Visual as Any Painting
An American Songwriter feature highlights three rock songs from the 1970s whose lyrics are so vivid that listening to them is likened to walking through an art gallery. The piece argues that these tracks conjure scenes and portraits in the listener’s mind rather than merely notes and melodies, inviting readers to revisit them for the…
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Los Skeepers – “NADA MÁS+”
Guatemalan boyband Los Skeepers have released a new single, “NADA MÁS+”, their latest offering following their June 2025 debut single “Luismigirl”. The six-piece group, formed in Guatemala City, are positioned as a fresh act in the sunny alt-pop space, and the release marks a further step in their emerging career. The track is described as…
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Iron Maiden’s first ever festival is a triumph and a true celebration of one of heavy metal’s most storied bands
Iron Maiden’s first ever festival is a triumph and a true celebration of one of heavy metal’s most storied bands
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Watch: LIVING COLOUR’s COREY GLOVER And TRIXTER’s STEVE BROWN Perform At BON SCOTT’s 80th-Birthday Bash In New York City
The third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash was held on Thursday, July 9 in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash featured vocal luminaries Corey Glover of LIVING COLOUR, Constantine Maroulis, Steve Brown of TRIXT…
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Bob Seger Credits Two Members of Eagles With Helping Him Finish This Hit 1980 Song
Musician Bob Seger performs at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, May 22, 1980. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Bob Seger credits two members of The Eagles with helping him finish what became one of the biggest hits of his career. The post Bob Seger Credits Two Members of Eagles With Helping Him Finish This Hit…