American Songwriter

On This Day in 2023, We Lost the “Six-Stringed Warrior” and One of the Greatest Guitarists in Rock History
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78
Survivor’s First Top 40 Hit Attracted a Very Important Celebrity Fan
On This Day in 2024, We Lost the Beloved Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter Who Penned Hits for Garth Brooks and Worked With Red Allen
3 Rock Bands From the 1960s Who Disappeared After One Hit
Back in 2010, Stevie Nicks Predicted the Rise of Pop Music’s Biggest Star: “It’s Women Like Her Who Are Going To Save the Music Business”
On This Day in 1981, Merle Haggard Hit No. 1 With One of the Last Songs He’d Ever Perform at the Grand Ole Opry
3 Important Songs From 1964 That Diehard Country Fans Should Know
3 Pop Albums That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
4 Country Albums That Are Undeniably Perfect From Start to Finish
4 Songs by Famous Artists That Feature Jimmy Page as a Session Musician
On This Day in 1969, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 With a Song That Holds My Entire Childhood in 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds
How Laura Branigan Took an Italian Classic and Turned It Into an 80s Post-Disco Hit
Remember When George Harrison Told a Fan To Mess With Paul McCartney’s Car in 1962?
3 Classic Rock Grammy Award Winners From 1993 That We Still Stan
Before His Passing in 1980, John Lennon Said a Beatles Reunion Was “Quite Possible”
3 Johnny Cash Songs That Few People Remember Today (but Should)
On This Day in 1962, Patsy Cline Released the Yearning Follow-up to Her Signature Hit—a Song Later Covered by Rosanne Cash, LeAnn Rimes, and Jimmy Buffett
3 Paul McCartney B-Sides That Should Have Taken the A-Side Slots
50 Years Ago This Week, a Cherished Beatles Assistant and Confidant Met a Tragic and Untimely End
3 Songs From the 1990s With Nonsensical Lyrics That Prove Words Don’t Always Matter
The Bright Eyes Lyric That Found Conor Oberst Empathizing With an Old Lover
3 Country Songs From 1978 That Were Too Honest for Their Time
3 Country Songs Released This Past Year That Will Go Down in History
3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1960s That I Wanted More From
3 Songs From the 1970s That Deserve Way More Attention
3 Bluegrass Singles That Achieved the Impossible and Reached the Top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100
3 Times Radio Stations in the US Banned Country Tunes That Definitely Didn’t Deserve To Be Silenced
2 Grunge Icons Who Made It to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Twice
How Scritti Politti Went From Harsh Punk To Heavenly Pop on “Perfect Way”

LA Times Music

Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Café Tacvba asks its former labels to remove its music from Spotify, citing 'band ethics'
Fetty Wap, rapper who 'made it out' of his N.J. hometown, leaves federal prison early
At the benefit show A Concert for Altadena, generations of stars marked loss and looked forward
Jim McBride, 'Chattahoochee' songwriter and Alan Jackson collaborator, dies at 78
Fuerza Regida is flying high. Bandleader JOP wants Mexican music to soar
These musicians struggled after the LA wildfires. MusiCares offered them a lifeline
How Adam Blackstone turned West Hollywood hotel the Sun Rose into a musical 'playground'
House committee report questions distribution of FireAid's $100 million for L.A. wildfire relief
Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, who rebuked homosexuality, sued for sexual abuse by male assistant
Why the album cover Grammy is making a comeback after more than 50 years
'This is for the other people': Dawes hosts Eaton fire benefit with star lineup
Universal Music invests $80 million in Bollywood production company
Electric violinist sues Will Smith, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination
Meet Cliqua, the Mexican American director duo that caught the eye of Bad Bunny and the Weeknd 
This legendary L.A. music venue is closing after 25 years. But its story isn't over
Los Tigres del Norte travel to Springfield in latest 'Simpsons' episode
El DeBarge brings the 'rhythm of the night' to New Year's Eve at Blue Note L.A.
Jonas Brothers on hosting a New Year's Eve concert, plus 5 other ways to ring in 2026
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for the Cure, dead at 65
Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere
'Our music is to make love, connect people': Grupo Frontera on repping the border and moving without fear
The best entertainment photos of 2025
Zara Larsson has been fantasizing about this
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, will postpone January concerts
Long Beach City College names new performing arts center in honor of Jenni Rivera
'It was by the kids, for the kids': Chain Reaction's former booker reflects on the O.C. club's legacy
Phil Wickham and 'David' face the Goliath of 'Avatar'
De Los Picks: 20 best songs by Latino artists in 2025
Addison Rae knows what you were expecting
'Chain Reaction Forever': OC's all-ages haven for punk, ska and hardcore closes its doors
How Southern California punk veterans built 84 Days' politically charged debut album
Allow Leon Thomas to reintroduce himself
PinkPantheress is 100% sure she wants to be a pop star
How did a middle-aged British man in a bathrobe become a global DJ sensation?
Macario Martínez: Latin music's feel-good story of the year
Snoop Dogg to host 'Holiday Halftime Party' during Lions-Vikings Christmas Day game on Netflix
Arcade Fire's Will Butler knows a thing or two about volatile bands. Cue 'Stereophonic'
De Los Picks: 10 best albums by Latino artists in 2025
Joe Ely, Texas country-rock legend and collaborator with the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, dead at 78
2026 Grammy nominees on why power is still in the hands of real artists. Sorry, AI
Thurston Moore documents his obsession with free jazz in a new book
Carl Carlton, funk singer behind 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' dies at 72
Trey Songz charged with assault for allegedly punching a nightclub worker in the face
Cazzu announces 2026 U.S. tour, with stops in Southern California
Why is Joe Walsh selling a bunch of his old stuff?
Kehlani's success with 'Folded' wasn't an accident. It was divine intervention
Advice and iPads: Tyler, the Creator returns to his Hawthorne high school alma mater to give back
Abraham Quintanilla, father of late Tejano singer Selena, dies at 86
Joel Deleōn talks 10 years of CNCO — and finding his footing as a solo artist

Rolling Stone Music

Trey Anastasio Remembers ‘Sweet, Kind, Gentle Friend’ Bob Weir
Bob Weir: A Life in Photos
Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs
Don Felder, Andy Cohen, and More Remember ‘Impossibly Beautiful and Wildly Fiery’ Bob Weir
Watch Bob Weir Perform ‘Touch of Grey’ with Dead and Co. at His Final Live Appearance
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Guitarist, Dead at 78
Dave Matthews Slams Trump Administration and ICE After Minneapolis Shooting
Washington National Opera Parts Ways With Kennedy Center After 55 Years
L.A. Reid Sexual Assault Trial to Begin Next Week
How David Bowie Redefined the Art of Saying Goodbye

Pitchfork

Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dead at 78
Listen to Sault’s New Album Chapter 1
Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Unauthorized Voice Recording
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed
6 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Dry Cleaning, Zach Bryan, and More
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Reconvene for New Album and Tour
Morrissey Returns With New Album Make-Up Is a Lie
Ralphie Choo Drops New Songs “Tentacíon” and “Rocco”
Watch Bruno Mars’ Video for New Song “I Just Might”
ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify
David Byrne Covers Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License”
Lala Lala Signs to Sub Pop for New Album Heaven 2, Plots Tour
Maria BC Preps New Album Marathon, Shares Title Track
Cate Le Bon and St. Vincent Reunite for “Always the Same”
Bruno Mars Plots Sprawling Stadium Tour
Geese to Perform on Saturday Night Live
Bruno Mars’ First Album in a Decade Arrives Next Month
Robyn Announces New Album Sexistential, Drops Two Songs
Big Thief’s Buck Meek Shares New Album Title, Single, and Tour Dates
Iron & Wine Details New Album Hen’s Teeth
Bonnie “Prince” Billy Announces New Album We Are Together Again
Universal and Nvidia Promise New Partnership Is an “Antidote to AI Slop”
Heavenly Announce First Album in 30 Years
Kali Uchis, Lorde, and Geese to Play Governors Ball 2026
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
Björk Calls for Greenlandic Independence
Winona Ryder Stars as A$AP Rocky's Next-Door Neighbor in “Punk Rocky” Video
The 55 Most Anticipated Albums of 2026
9 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
BTS Unveil Release Date for New Album, Tease 2026 Tour

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