Brandi Carlile on Moving Past Superstar Collabs With ‘Returning to Myself,’ While Still Cherishing Community — and Why She and Joni Have an Even Tighter Connection …

As her new album opens, Brandi Carlile is having a slight argument with herself. The title track of the record, “Returning to ...
American Songwriter

3 Times John Lennon and Paul McCartney Wrote the Perfect Song for Ringo Starr To Sing

Ringo Starr sang some Beatles classics. John Lennon and Paul McCartney made sure of that by writing some standout songs for him.
American Songwriter

This Bob Dylan Lyric Searches for a Wayward Woman and an Elusive Faith (And Both Might Be the Same Thing)

Bob Dylan was caught between religious and secular pursuits in the early 80s. "The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar" captures it all.

Julian Lennon Thought He Was Done with Music. Then He Found Some Old Tapes

Julian Lennon knows how some people may view him, even more than 40 years after his life as a pop star began with his first and biggest album, Valotte. But speaking from his home in Los Angeles, he’s ...

Hold Up—Is Jeremy Allen White Actually Singing in 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'?

Luckily, fans don't have to wait long for a film about his life: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere hits theaters on ...
Your Observer

Bird Key resident finds post-retirement success as folk musician

Bird Key resident Jim Stanard was happy in his career as an actuary, calculating risk for financial organizations, yet ...
August Man

All The Songs From ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Ranked From Best To Worst

The 12 tracks from The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift are out and so is the jury on the best songs. Check out the ...

Springsteen film isn't a wreck on the highway but it's not born to run either

Despite a good performance from Jeremy Allen White, the well-executed 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' fails to connect emotionally.