American Songwriter

“I Was Shouted Down”: The Advice The Beatles Received (And Ignored) When Making “Hey Jude”, and How They Tackled the Issue Instead

"Hey Jude" was more than just an emotional Beatles classic. It also broke industry standards (thanks to a bit of "shouting" ...

How did a middle-aged British man in a bathrobe become a global DJ sensation?

DJ went viral on TikTok in 2021, amassing over 1 million followers and transforming his dressing gown-wearing performances ...
American Songwriter

The Heartbreaking Country Song That Almost Never Got Written (And the Trio That Was Originally Going to Sing It)

The real-life tragedy that inspired "Whiskey Lullaby" is the reason this song came close to never being written in the first ...
LGBTQ Nation

Is “Last Christmas” a gay song? Let’s unwrap its history and see…

Whether or not you consider Wham!'s "Last Christmas" a gay song depends on how you see its lyrics and its creator.
Louder

"It was a time of turmoil. Writers had it in for us: 'Oh my God, haven’t you died yet? Don’t you know, grunge is here!'" The story behind the underrated Iron Maiden clas…

Iron Maiden looked in real trouble after Bruce Dickinson left. They regrouped, brought in a new singer and produced some of ...

‘Slam Frank’ Co-Creator Andrew Fox on Making the Controversial Musical

"When we were showing songs from this, people were acting like it was the most radioactive thing," says the composer of the ...

In Memoriam: a tribute to the musicians who left us in 2025

"Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his magnificent life. The world knows Peter Yarrow the ...
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What is the weirdest coincidence to ever happen to you?

I guess events before they happen all the time. What about you, guys? What's the weirdest coincidence to ever happen to you?