American Songwriter

4 Songs That Resonated With Teens More Than Adults in the Early 1980s

Teens really vibed with these songs from the early 1980s, and 80s kids today probably still remember them quite well.

Fleetwood Max, The McCharmlys, strings and swing: Top concerts this week

Cover bands, anniversary shows, New Wave but with strings, and much more await San Diego's music scenesters this week.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lands Two Oscar Nominations, Including Best Song for ‘Golden’ and Animated Feature

KPop Demon Hunters' has received two Oscar nominations for best animated feature and best original song for 'Golden.' ...

Born in a dream, the solos in one of rock's great songs were out of key

The irony of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s monumental 70s anthem to southern pride being sung by the Soviet state choir is obvious. More ...
American Songwriter

Why the Guitar Solos in “Sweet Home Alabama” Were Almost Taken Out (And the Superstitious Reason They Weren’t)

The iconic guitar solos in 'Sweet Home Alabama' would've been taken out if producer Al Kooper had gotten his way. Luckily, he ...

All the Songs from the Original ‘High School Musical,' Ranked

Here's every song from the Disney series' first movie ...

What are the greatest videos of MTV’s golden era?

Reports from late last year about the demise of MTV were overstated; but it got us thinking about the network’s legacy and most memorable moments. So, on this episode, we remember the best of MTV with ...