1971 Rock Song, Lasting Nearly 21 Minutes, Remains a Classic 55 Years Later

Released in 1971, "Tarkus" challenged nearly every convention of popular music. Running just under 21 minutes, the ambitious composition opens Emerson, Lake & Palmer's second studio album of the same ...
American Songwriter

Remember When Pink Floyd Found Their New Sound With a Side-Long Song in 1971?

Pink Floyd was still trying to find its new identity in 1971. A song that took up an entire album side helped them do it.

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more. Here's an update on the World Cup halftime show

For the first time ever, the World Cup final will feature a halftime show. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show will feature global stars like Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop ...
Vague Visages

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘The Long Walk’

The Long Walk soundtrack includes music by Judy Greer, Parish Hall and Shaboozey. This info article contains spoilers and ...

How long the World Cup final halftime show featuring Justin Bieber and Shakira is expected to last

For the first time in its 96-year history, the World Cup final will be interrupted by a half-time show. While opening and ...

The story of the song that saw Bob Dylan pivot from folk to rock

In May 1965, at the end of a two-month solo tour of the UK, Bob Dylan was considering giving up performing. "I was drained," ...
American Songwriter

The 10-Page-Long Song Full of “Steady Hatred” That Prevented Bob Dylan From Quitting Singing Like He Intended

Of all the singer-songwriters who have achieved folk legend status, Bob Dylan seems to be among the most self-assured. But for one brief moment in the early 1960s, the rising Greenwich Village folk ...