'Buzzards' circle The Band Perry's new music

When it comes to their first new music in nine years, you probably can't accuse The Band Perry of picking titles you ...

“I was working on this song which he liked, and then he died, and it turned into a tribute to him”: The tragedy behind a classic Pretenders hit

The song was recorded when she was three months pregnant with their daughter. The relationship came to an end in the months ...

Failure on ‘Location Lost’: The ’90s Alt-Rock Pioneers Dissect Their 7th (and Final?) Record

Failure's Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kellii Scott discuss Hayley Williams' guest vocals on their 7th LP before pondering ...
CNET

Whoop Band vs. Apple Watch: I Wore Both for Months to Crown a Winner

Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then ...
American Songwriter

Remember When George Strait and Alan Jackson Teamed up To Criticize the Direction of Country Music in 2000?

In 2000, George Strait and Alan Jackson released "Murder On Music Row", criticizing the direction of country music.

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Her widescreen, acrobatic songs have dominated radios, karaoke nights and — most likely — a big portion of your memory.