Wolfgang Van Halen finds his voice and sets a high bar on third Mammoth album

"I don't know if rock needs saving, but if Wolf and his crew can’t do the job it's because we failed in getting the message ...
KJZZ

‘Hallelujah, I'm a bum’: Troubadour Todd Snider on the drifting way of life

After a bad show in Phoenix, Todd Snider wrote “Can’t Complain” and began opening almost all his shows with it. The song ...
Whiskey Riff

On This Day In 2015, Eric Church Surprised Fans – And Upset His Label – By Mailing Out A Brand New, Unannounced Album, “Mr. Misunderstood”

On this day in 2015, Eric Church fans were shocked back in 2015 when a surprise album, Mr. Misunderstood, showed up in their mailbox. Not only were they surprised to receive a physical CD of the new ...
Stereogum

The Number Ones: Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo, & BTS – “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)”

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1980, Waylon Jennings Was at No. 1 With His Most Recognizable Hit and Every Good Ol’ Boy’s Favorite TV Theme Song

Forty-five years ago today, Waylon Jennings was at the top of the country chart with a single everyone knew by heart at the time.