Category: Music

“Ordinary” No More: How Alex Warren Reached No. 1

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Alex Warren’s path to pop stardom did not begin on a traditional stage. It started on a phone screen. Born September 18, 2000, the American singer-songwriter first built his name in the digital world, rising to prominence as a content creator and widely recognized as a co-founder of the influencer collective the Hype House. While […]

Two Decades Loud: Shinedown’s Path to Modern Rock Greatness

Shinedown

Few rock bands from the early 2000s have managed to stay both relevant and dominant for more than two decades, but Shinedown has done exactly that. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2001 by vocalist Brent Smith, the band emerged from the ashes of Smith’s previous project with a new focus and a new lineup. Their […]

From Yellowstone to the Road: Ryan Bingham Reclaims His Musical Roots

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Ryan Bingham has never been interested in faking it. Backstage at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, the singer-songwriter speaks plainly about the one thing he fears most: losing the human bond with the fans who have followed him for nearly 25 years. For Bingham, authenticity is not branding. It is survival. If he does not believe […]

Music Industry Fallout Expands as More Artists Cut Ties With Wasserman

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A wave of high-profile departures is reshaping the roster at the Wasserman Group, as singer-songwriter Laufey is reportedly the latest artist to cut ties with the talent agency amid mounting controversy surrounding its founder, Casey Wasserman. The reported split follows the release of Justice Department documents that included decades-old email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine […]

Willow Unveils Self-Produced Jazz Fusion Era at Intimate Blue Note Show

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Willow stepped onto the Blue Note Jazz Club stage in Hollywood with the kind of quiet confidence that makes a packed room lean in closer. The performance marked the celebration of her surprise album petal rock black, released just days earlier on Feb. 16, and the intimacy of the venue proved to be the perfect […]

February 18 in Music: From Elvis in Paris to Prince’s Social Statement

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February 18 has proven to be a surprisingly powerful date in music history, delivering everything from rock milestones to genre-defining recordings. In 1959, Elvis Presley was stationed overseas with the U.S. Army, but even military duty could not dim his star power. While on leave in Paris, Presley made an after-hours appearance at the famed […]

Dee Snider Clarifies Health, Says He’s “Not Dying” After Leaving Twisted Sister

Dee Snider, longtime lead singer of Twisted Sister, has directly addressed the swirling rumors about his health following his recent departure from the band and the cancellation of their much-anticipated 50th anniversary tour. The 70-year-old rocker reassured fans that he is not dying, despite speculation that followed the announcement that he was stepping back for […]

Four Travis Tritt Songs That Prove He’s More Than Just a Country Voice

Country music in the 1990s produced no shortage of stars, but few balanced vocal firepower and songwriting chops quite like Travis Tritt. While many artists rely heavily on outside writers, Tritt carved out his own lane by penning or co-penning some of the songs that defined his career. One of his most recognizable tracks, “Here’s […]

Cardi B Defends Stefon Diggs While Hinting at Split

Cardi B turned a concert moment into a headline when she appeared to confirm her split from NFL star Stefon Diggs during a recent stop on her Little Miss Drama Tour in Los Angeles. Performing before a packed crowd on February 15, the Grammy winning rapper addressed the swirling speculation about her relationship status in […]

Ed Sheeran Shares Emotional Story Behind “Old Phone” at Sydney Stadium

At his recent Sydney concert stop on the Loop Tour, Ed Sheeran offered fans more than just chart-topping hits and soaring vocals. Midway through his set at Accor Stadium, the British singer-songwriter paused to discuss one of the most challenging episodes of his career: a years-long copyright lawsuit that shadowed his work for much of […]