Claire Sardina, who performed in Lightning & Thunder with Neil Diamond tribute artist Mike Sardina, tells the true story behind "Song Sung Blue." ...

When he sings, whether it’s singing as Hugh Jackman or Neil Diamond, there couldn’t be anybody better to do it.” ...

"How dare he?" said Paul McCartney of Sting's 1992 hit, which was written for wife Trudie Styler. "I told him [Sting]: ‘You ...

Having been introduced by a mutual friend, Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne, Marander and Kurt Cobain had been dating for the ...

While centered on Mike and Claire’s romantic relationship, “Song Sung Blue” steers clear of rom-com territory. It pulls off a ...

The best songs of 2025 worked admirably toward the daunting task of attempting to describe what it feels like to be alive in the unpredictability matrix of the mid-’20s. Songwriters expressing pangs ...

Just because a song is a novelty song doesn't mean it's easier to write, as Whisperin' Bill Anderson can attest.

It’s a fool’s errand to try and predict what will become a hit in today’s music business, but if you’re looking for a cheat code, here’s a tip: Check for Amy Allen’s name in the writer credits. Over ...

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now? At the turn of the decade, gay male ...

Notice anything unusual about this year’s top hits? Yes, more than half of them are from last year. Not all of the 2024 songs are necessarily holdovers from last year — several, including songs by ...

With Mariah Carey and Wham! saturating airwaves with their holiday tunes, it’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. But if all you want for Christmas is a reprieve from stereotypical Christmas ...