Songwriters have a natural gift for the spoken and sung word. It’s no surprise that legendary songwriters like Leonard Cohen had backgrounds in poetry and authorship. That being said, many ...

Simon, as the songwriter, had increasingly taken over the artistic direction of the music, to Garfunkel’s chagrin. And Garfunkel’s visibility as the vocalist with the powerhouse voice ate at ...

And, before you judge, a situationship anthem can totally be the song of the summer (just ask Taylor Swift or Gracie Abrams). This lineup alone deserves every award imaginable. Whether you’re ...

This is FRESH AIR. Janis Ian, the singer-songwriter who had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s, is the subject of a new documentary, "Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, " now available to ...

It has to do with a particular song. Every time he hears it, he gets an erection. No matter where he is or what he’s doing. He says prior to when the issue began, he could listen to this song ...

“The Interstellar Song Contest” somehow manages to squeeze in enough moving parts that it could probably fuel an entire season of Doctor Who. A galactic Eurovision in space (debuting the day ...

There was a time in the music business that a song paying homage to Hitler, even one by a hit rapper, would have been shut out of popular culture. Not so in the age of TikTok and X.

McLemore Resort’s signature Songwriter’s Series is returning this Thursday for its fifth season. While known for stunning views and world-renowned golf, McLemore’s Songwriter’s Series ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Old Town Cape’s Tunes at Twilight will start the 2025 season on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Spring Series The performance by Andy Tanas ...

Near the end of “Gypsy,” the Tony-nominated actress sings a song that makes you rethink the show you’ve been watching. I talked to her about it. Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times ...