Billy Joel’s The Stranger Reintroduced the Piano Man: The Opus

Billy Joel's The Stranger Reintroduced the Piano Man: The Opus

Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS The Opus podcast is back with Episode 1 of Season 19, this time taking us inside the legacy of Billy Joel’s breakthrough record, The Stranger. Everyone loves an […]

An Oral History Of SNL’s ‘Christmastime For The Jews’

An Oral History Of SNL's 'Christmastime For The Jews'

(Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in 2018 but we’re republishing it today because it’s, well, that time of year. Enjoy.) “You grow up Jewish and you can’t help it, it’s a big part […]

Japan’s All-Female Metal Band LOVEBITES Returns With New Bassist And ‘Judgement Day’ Music Video

Japan's All-Female Metal Band LOVEBITES Returns With New Bassist And 'Judgement Day' Music Video

LOVEBITES, the all-female heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan, has returned from its hiatus with a new member, a new music video and news of a fourth studio album coming in February 2023. The LP […]

Naxos Founder Klaus Heymann on Classical Music’s Evolution

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Photo Credit: Klaus Heymann © HNH International Ltd Klaus Heymann, founder of the Naxos classical label, discusses digital distribution, supporting new artists, and classical education in a drastically changing music climate. When Klaus Heymann entered […]

THE WINERY DOGS Announce June 2023 European Tour

THE WINERY DOGS Announce June 2023 European Tour

THE WINERY DOGS will embark on a European tour in June 2023. The powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy will be playing shows in support of its […]

The Best Christmas Love Songs

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27:  Mariah Carey sings during a pre-tape performance for NBC's Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 27, 2012 in New York City.  (Photo by James Devaney/FilmMagic)

While it’s true that the month of December may be known for holiday Christmas decorations, thoughtful gift ideas, snowman pajamas, and Christmas cocktail recipes, none of the above matters without some holiday-themed music. Because the […]

East 17 star Terry Coldwell says modern pop music is ‘too safe’ compared to the ’90s – Music News

East 17 star Terry Coldwell says modern pop music is 'too safe' compared to the '90s - Music News

East 17 star Terry Coldwell believes ’90s music is experiencing a renaissance because modern pop music is “too safe”. The 48-year-old singer shot to fame in 1992 with the boy band’s first single ‘House of […]

Cardi B Faces Potential Lawsuit Over Marge Simpson Halloween Costume

Cardi B Halloween costume Marge Simpson

Photo Credit: Jora Frantzis, Cardi B’s Instagram Cardi B faces a potentially serious copyright infringement lawsuit — over a Marge Simpson Halloween costume. Cardi B’s Halloween costume this year has generated some unexpected controversy. The […]

Boomplay Inks Partnership Deal With Telecom Giant MTN Ghana

Universal Music Group Inks Deal with African Streaming Music Service Boomplay

African streaming platform Boomplay has officially inked a partnership deal with Accra-headquartered telecom company MTN Ghana, which is now set to bundle premium streaming with data plans. The high-profile tie-up between Boomplay and MTN Ghana […]

MOTÖRHEAD Shares Previously Unreleased Song ‘Bullet In Your Brain’ From ‘Bad Magic’ Sessions

MOTÖRHEAD Shares Previously Unreleased Song 'Bullet In Your Brain' From 'Bad Magic' Sessions

MOTÖRHEAD released its 23rd (and final) studio album, “Bad Magic”, in 2015. Due on February 24, 2023, “Bad Magic: Seriously Bad Magic” represents a bonus-packed refresh, adding two previously unreleased tracks from those furious sessions […]

Court Rejects Meta’s Motion to Dismiss Epidemic Sound Lawsuit

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Photo Credit: Brett Jordan Two months back, Facebook parent Meta moved to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by royalty-free song library Epidemic Sound. Now, the presiding judge has officially denied the motion. This latest […]