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  • Stevie Nicks singing on stage with arms out

    Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'

    Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.

    By S. Flannagan 3 days ago Read More
  • Sheryl Crow performing in 2025

    The 1998 Song Sheryl Crow Will Never Tire Of Singing Isn't Her Biggest Hit

    "All I Wanna Do" is Sheryl Crow's biggest hit to date, but the song she's most proud of is a 1998 track that barely cracked the Top 20.

    By Richard Milner 11 days ago Read More
  • Howlin' Wolf playing guitar in 1968

    10 Vinyl Records Every Blues Fan Should Already Own

    Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.

    By Jason Brow 13 days ago Read More
  • Simon & Garfunkel '60s TV performance

    5 Folk-Rock Hits With No Known Authors

    Songs can live anywhere, but only a few make it to recording, and some live on as hit folk rock tunes, no matter that we don't know who originally wrote them.

    By Richard Milner 20 days ago Read More
  • Kenny Rogers singing into microphone in white suit jacket

    Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated

    Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.

    By Chris Condry 21 days ago Read More
  • Prince and Chaka Khan performing together

    5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous

    From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.

    By Amy Beeman 21 days ago Read More
  • Sheryl Crow playing on stage in the 90s

    Sheryl Crow's Best-Charting Single Was A Last-Minute Addition That Saved A Flopping Album

    In 1994, after three lackluster singles, Sheryl Crow's first album release was in trouble. But along came this poem-inspired song, which became a smash hit.

    By Brian Boone 26 days ago Read More
  • Nirvana posing for a pic in the 1990s

    The 5 Most Covered Songs Of The '90s

    These '90s pop, grunge, synth, and alt-rock classics have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.

    By Sergio Pereira 26 days ago Read More
  • Radiohead posing for a photo in 1997

    5 Classic Albums That Define '90s Alt-Rock

    The '90s saw the rise of pop-punk, boy bands, and lots in between, but the alt-rock from that decade is now legendary. These five albums defined the era.

    By Sergio Pereira 1 month ago Read More
  • Zia McCabe of the Dandy Warhols onstage

    The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)

    The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • members of U2 in promo shot dressed in black

    5 U2 Songs That Prove 1992 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

    With the release of "Achtung Baby," joyous industrial crunch became a key component in U2's musical mixture and brought them a wider audience.

    By Steven Luna 1 month ago Read More
  • Joni Mitchell black-and-white studio portrait, 1968

    5 Covers Of Joni Mitchell Songs That Capture The Poetic Magic Of The Originals

    Joni Mitchell has become renowned for rich, almost magical songs, and fellow musical greats like Herbie Hancock and Prince have covered her work.

    By Sarah Crocker 1 month ago Read More
  • Sheryl Crow and Peter Gabriel

    Peter Gabriel Recorded This 1992 Rock Hit — Decades Later, He Sang On Sheryl Crow's Standout Cover

    For the centerpiece for her latest album, Sheryl Crow turned to one of Peter Gabriel's most intensely personal and introspective songs.

    By Steven Luna 1 month ago Read More
  • gwen stefani and her harajuku backers at a fashion event ca. 2004

    The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History

    Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 1 month ago Read More
  • My Bloody Valentine performs in London in 1990

    5 Classic Albums That Define '90s Shoegaze

    These five albums from Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, Drop Nineteens, and more helped establish the conventions of the alternative-rock genre known as shoegaze.

    By Andrew Dirst 1 month ago Read More
  • fictional 1960s band the Wonders

    Fictional Bands That Scored Real Billboard Hits

    As we've seen through the years, even a band that doesn't exist in real life can pull off the magic of making a hit song loved by the world.

    By Steven Luna 1 month ago Read More
  • A young Green Day walking down the street in 1994

    5 Songs That Prove 1994 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

    Those who were in high school during the early '90s will always remember 1994, when hits from acts such as Green Day and Ace of Base left indelible memories.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 2 months ago Read More
  • Stevie Nicks dancing in black clothes

    Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams

    Fleetwood Mac recorded another Stevie Nicks rebuttal to "Go Your Own Way" that never made it onto "Rumours" — one she thought was the best song she ever wrote.

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • Wata from Boris on stage with guitar

    5 Criminally Overlooked Women Of The '90s Shoegaze Scene

    We want to put the spotlight on some of the overlooked sisters of the shoegaze genre, such as Wata from Boris and Lisa Baer from Ozean.

    By Jordan Owen 2 months ago Read More
  • My Bloody Valentine group portrait

    '90s Shoegaze Songs That Made These 5 Movie Scenes Otherworldly

    Shoegaze's defining characteristics — effect-laden guitars, drowned-out vocals, and dreamlike arrangements — allow them to make movie scenes otherworldly.

    By Chris Condry 2 months ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney and John Lennon singing with the Beatles.

    The Weirdest Classic Rock Songs Ever Used In TV Commercials

    Some classic rock songs have appeared in commercials so far removed from their artistic rebel roots that the team-up leaves you dazed and confused.

    By Sarah Crocker 2 months ago Read More
  • Steps performing on stage

    19 Years After The Bee Gees Released Tragedy, It Got A Dance-Pop Makeover That Oozes '90s Nostalgia

    In 1998, a British band turned to the Bee Gees' '70s classic "Tragedy" to once again ignite dancefloors, and managed to capture a new generation's spirit.

    By Sergio Pereira 2 months ago Read More
  • Sheryl Crow striding across stage

    In 1998, Bob Dylan Gave This Song To Sheryl Crow — And Her Version Was A Hit

    Bob Dylan wasn't happy with the original version of one of his songs, so he gave it to Sheryl Crow, who made it her own on her 1998 album, "The Globe."

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • Slowdive band photo in cars

    5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals

    If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • members of Pearl Jam

    5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake

    With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.

    By Steven Luna 2 months ago Read More
  • Kurt Cobain in striped shirt with guitar and microphone

    5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

    If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe performing in 1991

    Michael Stipe Cringed When R.E.M. Went Pop With This 1991 Single — It Became A Smash Hit Anyway

    R.E.M. made waves with its poetic college rock music, but in 1991, Michael Stipe swallowed his pride and gave us a happy-go-lucky tune that climbed the charts.

    By Sergio Pereira 2 months ago Read More
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