The production across the album was steeped in that gritty, sample-driven boom bap synonymous with the era, led by beats from the likes of Pete Rock, Marley Marl, and Easy Mo Bee. The vibe was ...

Inspired by Chuck Berry, aided by the Beach Boys, Back In The USSR annoyed people on both sides of the political spectrum ...

Dylan is the Picasso of popular music. His 'Ballad of a Thin Man' speaks more powerfully to what it feels like to be alive in 2025 than anything I can think of.

Also recognised for his unpredictable, hellraising rock-star behaviour, Betts was the inspiration for the character played by ...

Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote a Beatles song they thought was perfect for Ringo Starr to sing, but the iconic drummer ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

An acclaimed musical theater writer, he won for both his score and his book and later had a huge hit with “The 25th Annual ...

The song title “Half A Man” was strangely appropriate for Willie Nelson in 1963. As he approached his 30th birthday, the Texan troubadour had already paid endless dues in his attempts to have ...

Songwriter Tim Rice penned lyrics to Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and The Lion King but will now be taking to the stage himself in an upcoming tour to celebrate his life ...

By Lyndsey Havens On Saturday night, Billboard Women In Music ... I am me because of you,” said Abrams. “And our album is what it is because of you. Having never written a song prior to ...

Ray’s audition, during which she performed Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance,” showcased her amazing performance capabilities, powerful vocals, and emotional connection to music.

Now, with the official music video released on March 31, the song blooms into something even more intimate ... It’s a visual metaphor that doesn’t just complement the lyrics—it enhances them. For an ...