George Harrison had tons of inspiration whenever he went to write a song. Whether it was his spirituality (“My Sweet Lord“), race car buddies (“Faster”), or even something as simple as a phrase on a ...

Music has always excelled at storytelling, drawing inspiration from folk, blues, and literature. From epic adventures to haunting war stories, the genre explores a wide range of themes. Some bands, ...

Johnny Cash had many songs that were mainstays on his setlists—certain songs he had to play for fear of disappointing his audience. Then, there were songs included in his live sets that were put there ...

I have lamented during the Trump era a dearth of protest songs. Well it seems like times, they are a-changing. I present to you a few that I have found today (or recently) and I think you’ll like them ...

Lana Del Rey dropped her new country-tinged single “Bluebird” on Friday and shared a story about how the song was inspired by a real-life bird that brought her a sign she should have listened to. “I ...

Anyone who saw the documentary The Beatles: Get Back — about the legendary band’s 1970 album “Let it Be” — can appreciate how intricate, enjoyable and collaborative songwriting can be. Combine a ...

Though rock music is known for thrashing guitars and loud melodies, that doesn’t mean the lyrics falter. In fact, there have been many rock songs released throughout the decades that offer ...

Among the many, many timeless hits David Bowie has graced the music world with, very few hit as hard as "Heroes" does. Contrary to what readers might assume, "Heroes" was not a huge commercial success ...

Jax is a former American Idol contestant who has gained a massive following on TikTok in recent years and made her first visit to the Billboard Hot 100 chart for her single “Victoria’s Secret.” The 24 ...

Music has long been a beacon of light for the LGBTQ community, at times a call to celebration and other times a source of solace. The songs documenting the queer experience are as diverse as the ...