Over the weekend, it was confirmed that we’ll see a sequel next year to The Social Network. Immediately, our thoughts turned to the original film’s incredible soundtrack and whether we’d see a return by its composers, Nine Inch Nails frontmen Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their soundtrack both won them an Oscar and launched their […]
Read MoreThe history of rock music is full of up-and-down moments that altered the discourse of the genre and the path of music as we know it. For instance, there are the five bands that made the greatest comebacks in rock history, as well as 10 rock groups that lost their magic when an original member […]
Read MoreWhile the 1960s and ’70s were easily the golden age of rock music, the genre has endured and evolved in the decades since. 1980s rock had a moment of its own, and has continued to thrive in every era since—the genre’s music of each decade (even dating back to the 1940s) has remained a powerhouse […]
Read MoreThe music business is ultra competitive. That’s no shocker, but what may be surprising to some is how often fans constantly pit artists against each other. Pop singer Zara Larsson recently addressed it after people put her in direct competition with Tate McRae, who she opened for on her Miss Possessive Tour. Larsson thanked the […]
Read MoreClassic rock is a music genre that comes attached with a number of notably mythical events throughout history. There are the classic rock songs that accidentally invented new genres, the iconic guitar solos that historically changed everything, as well as the legacy acts that have helped to define and influence our modern chart toppers. The […]
Read MoreMaking music can be a spiritual experience, assuming the artist who’s crafting the song or album is tapping into their creativity and not making something considered cookie-cutter. So, it’s not uncommon for musicians to find religion at some point. Just ask Yusuf Cat Stevens, who walked away from his music career in 1977 after converting […]
Read MoreToday’s Music News Starts With Snoop Dogg Going Global Snoop Dogg is heading to the Winter Olympics. NBC confirmed Sunday, September 28, that the hip-hop legend will join the 2026 games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, as an on-air correspondent, promising Olympic coverage with serious West Coast flair. From gold medals to icy beats, expect […]
Read MoreThe world of country music can be a divisive place, especially in the many varied debate spaces that surround the genre. For instance, some fans might argue that there are plenty of underrated modern songs from country singers you should know. Others may favor old-school, classic country tracks compared to the more pop-heavy direction contemporary […]
Read MoreThe imagery of a needle dropping to hit the vinyl is one of music’s most iconic, and it’s taken on greater significance in terms of music’s relationship to cinema. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino kept the needle drop relevant over the decades—the artful selection of a pre-existing piece of popular music to soundtrack, […]
Read MoreIn pop music, no one stays the same for long. In order to maintain success and keep audiences entertained, constant reinvention is required. Some stars have gone to extremes to shed their old image, while others simply traveled down paths they’d never been before. One thing is for sure: these stars have earned industry respect […]
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