Taylor Swift’s Mediocre ‘Evermore’ Can’t Solve 2020’s Problems
While new music is a welcome surprise, many have been praising Taylor Swift for magically fixing 2020. She didn’t — and no other pop culture trend can.
You Can Fire Morrissey, But You Will Never Break His Spirit
Music legend Morrissey was dropped by his label on Monday, but his loyal fans know that cannot stop him.
How Lizzo Unintentionally Rebuked Identity Politics
Instead of seeing people, their work, and their ideas as unique contributions, the result of intersectionality is a world in which even Lizzo is still reduced to just two of her intersectional labels.
Bieber’s Song ‘Holy’ Is Better Than Mainstream Christian Music
A song at the top of the Billboard that promotes a Christian view of marriage is not something I had slated for 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Longtime Neil Young Guitarist Releases Pro-Trump Song And Video As Part Of Sugarcane Jane
Crawford and Lee said they “were told by multiple music promoters that they would pass on the album, even though they have promoted our previous releases.”
The VMAs Were An Homage To COVID-19 And Social Justice When They Should Have Been A Diversion
I watched the VMAs in hopes of a distraction from this absurd timeline we’re living through. Instead, the awards show smacked me over the head with coronavirus and social justice the whole time.
Listen To These 10 Songs By The Killers To Celebrate Drop Of ‘Imploding The Mirage’
The Killers are doing something right — they’ve been around for nearly 20 years. Now they’re set to release their sixth record, ‘Imploding the Mirage,’ due this Friday.
Cardi B And Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Sucks The Mystery Out Of Sex
‘WAP’ is brazen and brash, and we’re probably meant to believe it’s empowering, but what it really does is deprive sex of mystery and remove seduction from the process.
Why It Might Be Time To Retire ‘Born In The USA’ From Your 4th Of July Barbecue
In a time when patriotism is reaching new lows, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate that which is great about America, and there are lots of wonderful songs to do just that. But not ‘Born in the USA.’
‘One Beer’ Is Country’s New Pro-Life Complement To ‘Red Ragtop’
It’s tempting to think of Hardy’s “One Beer” as the inverse of “Red Ragtop,” but both songs ultimately make an emotional case against abortion.
Breaking Out The Beach Boys Will Cure Your Pre-Summer Lockdown Blues
The Beach Boys are far more interesting than the casual fan might know. With summer right around the corner, it’s time to check out these classics and non-hits.
Drive-In Concerts Are The Dionysian Community Experiences We Need Right Now
I’d rather go to a dimly lit club than enjoy live music from my car. But these days, drive-in concerts don’t sound so bad.
John Prine, Legendary American Songwriter, Dies From Coronavirus
Called a ‘New Dylan’ when he came onto the music scene, John Prine has penned some of the greatest country and folk songs of the last 50 years.
10 Songs From The Strokes’ Discography To Prep You For Their Friday Album
The Strokes are still together, with new music on the way. Against the odds, they never collapsed under the weight of a tumultuous career.
Loretta Lynn Declares Country Music ‘Dead’: ‘They’re Completely Losing It’
‘I think it’s dead,’ Loretta Lynn declared of country music, speaking on an episode of Martina McBride’s podcast released on Thursday.
Here Are The Top Picks For Who Should Win At The 2020 Grammys
The viral mechanisms of social media are adding an extra element of democracy to the music charts, and it shows in this year’s Grammy nominees.
CMT Just Pledged To Play Male And Female Artists The Same, But Will It Matter?
Country music should amplify the voices of ‘flyover state’ women, often women of faith, who lack proper representation in media and popular culture.
Kanye West’s Life Transformation ‘Is A Free Man Talking’
Reactions from conservatives and Christians to Kanye West’s new leaf have ranged from overblown to overly cynical. I understand both.
Dolly Parton Jumps Into Electronic Dance Music In New Collaboration With Galantis
‘I thought, ‘Why can’t I fit in there? I’ve been everywhere else. Why can’t I go there?’ Parton told ET on set near Nashville, Tennessee.
These Metal Bands Have A Message: When You ‘Follow Your Bliss,’ Keep Your Day Job
Seeing how much fun a metal band had performing live brought to mind some career lessons: Following your passion doesn’t always pay the bills. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun.
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