A documentary focused on Melania Trump is making headlines for more than its subject matter. The film’s soundtrack has sparked controversy after it emerged that music by Jonny Greenwood was included without his approval. Greenwood, widely respected for both his role in Radiohead and his award-winning film scores, reportedly objected to the use of his […]
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Milestones and Memories: Music History on February 26
February 26 has long been a meaningful day in music history, marked by format shifts, chart-topping hits, and landmark award shows that helped shape the industry. Midcentury, the music business was undergoing technical and cultural transitions. In 1955, Billboard reported that 45 rpm singles had overtaken 78 rpm records in sales, signaling a permanent change […]
Linda Perry’s Let It Die Here: A Vulnerable New Chapter Begins
Linda Perry has reintroduced “Beautiful,” the iconic song she originally penned that became one of the defining ballads of the early 2000s, as the lead single from her forthcoming solo album Let It Die Here. The track, released ahead of the full album’s May 8, 2026 debut, showcases Perry’s own raw and intimate take on […]
Milestones in Music History: What Happened on February 25
February 25 has etched a remarkable series of moments in music history that span genres and generations. On this date in 1957, Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded “That’ll Be The Day,” a song that helped define the sound of early rock and roll. Holly’s work laid a musical foundation that would influence countless artists […]
From Hendrix to Flack: The Defining Sounds of February 24
February 24 stands as a surprisingly stacked date on the music calendar, a day when genres collided, careers soared, and legacies were sealed. In 1964, as Beatlemania continued its rapid takeover of American pop culture, The Beatles made another appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show through a taped performance. Television exposure was everything in that […]
Brandi Carlile Turns Minneapolis Concert Into Legal Aid Fundraiser
Brandi Carlile is bringing more than just music to Minneapolis this weekend. Her highly anticipated Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis show at the Target Center, already sold out in person, will also be livestreamed online to raise money for legal aid in the community. Fans can watch the performance through a Veeps livestream for […]
Barry Manilow Delays Tour Again as Health Recovery Continues
Barry Manilow has announced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple tour dates as he continues to recover from health issues related to recent lung surgery. The iconic singer, whose career spans decades and includes timeless classics such as Copacabana and Mandy, made the difficult decision to pause a significant stretch of his 2026 tour in […]
From Handel to Hip Hop: The Soundtrack of February 23
February 23 stands as a reminder that music history does not move in a straight line. It jumps across genres, generations, and continents, leaving behind milestones that continue to shape playlists and airwaves today. The date reaches back as far as 1685 with the birth of George Frideric Handel, whose baroque compositions still echo through […]
Three Months Alone in the Desert: Inside Jay Buchanan’s Solo Experiment
Jay Buchanan has always possessed one of rock’s most commanding voices, but for his first solo album, he decided to test just how far that voice could travel when stripped of everything familiar. The Rival Sons frontman retreated alone into California’s Mojave Desert for three months to write Weapons of Beauty, choosing an underground bunker […]
Steve Perry Shuts Down Journey Reunion Rumors
Steve Perry has delivered a clear message to Journey fans who have been holding out hope for a reunion. It is not happening. The former frontman took to social media to shut down growing speculation that he might rejoin the band he helped propel to arena-filling heights. While expressing gratitude for the continued affection fans […]