Sick New World Fest is coming in hot and will kick off this upcoming Saturday! The lineup has sparked a lot of buzz online from fans, too. System Of A Down and Slipknot are going to headline the massive rock event. A ton of other incredible artists are slated to perform as well, including A […] The post Sick New World Fest 2024: Last-Minute Tickets, Set Times, & More appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Coachella 2024 was quite the event. From Lana Del Rey‘s incredible throwback performance to Grimes’ dumpster fire of a first show (plus her redemption), festivalgoers are hailing this year’s lineup and festivities as a major redemption arc for Coachella. Unfortunately, a lot of people didn’t get to make it due to tickets selling out. Coachella […] The post Coachella 2025: How To Get Tickets Ahead Of Time appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Paul McCartney has several songs that were dedicated to his late wife, Linda. The pair were not only marriage partners, but partners in music as well. Their compatibility and love of the quiet life was the onus behind several of McCartney’s best solo works. Among that pack is “Eat At Home.” Check out the meaning […] The post Behind the Quiet Domesticity of Paul McCartney’s “Eat At Home” appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

This summer Stevie Nicks will headline London’s BST Hyde Park. The Fleetwood Mac legend promised some special guests at the show. Today (April 23), she delivered, announcing a trio of special guests with “many more” to be announced at a later date. Brandi Carlile, Anna Calvi, and Paris Paloma will support Nicks during her headlining […] The post Stevie Nicks Announces Trio of Special Guests for Her BST Hyde Park Headlining Show appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Heavy metal outfit Slipknot are going to kick off their world tour in just a few days, and the band has just announced some extra dates for the upcoming trek. Two new Mexico dates have been added in Guadalajara and Mexico City, the latter being their first headline show in the city. The 25th Anniversary […] The post Slipknot Extends 25th Anniversary Tour: How To Get Tickets appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Seven months before Wilco released their cult-favorite fourth studio album ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ on April 23, 2002, the band narrowly avoided forever linking their record with one of the United States’ greatest tragedies. Indeed, all the interpersonal conflict and label tension Wilco experienced during the making of ‘Foxtrot’ turned out to be a blessing in […] The post How Wilco’s ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ Avoided an Accidental Connection With Tragedy appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Pearl Jam still has a lot to say. On April 19, the grunge pioneers dropped Dark Matter, their first studio release since 2020’s Gigaton. Of the album, Eddie Vedder has said, “No hyperbole — I think this is our best work.” (And that’s saying something.) Pearl Jam has never shied away from tackling social and […] The post Eddie Vedder Says Donald Trump Inspired Pearl Jam’s New Song appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Songwriters Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard met in California and began collaborating. Cochran came up with a title, and the two set about writing the song. Howard’s wife Jan recorded a demo at Pamper Music just outside of Nashville, and the songwriters pitched the song to producer Owen Bradley. Brenda Lee turned down the song […] The post “It Was Just Like Satin”: The Story Behind “I Fall to Pieces” by Patsy Cline appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Comparing someone to the Beatles is not thrown around lightly. Despite one’s personal opinions on the foursome, no one can deny they were (and continue to be) a mammoth force in rock music. That makes Billy Joel’s assertion that the Eagles were the ‘American Beatles’ a majorly gushing remark. There are easy connections to be […] The post Here’s Why Billy Joel Called the Eagles the ‘American Beatles’ appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Miranda Lambert left her longtime label home, Sony Music Nashville, a little over a year ago. Today (April 23), she announced that she’s found a new label and is ready to release new music. The Texas native has signed with Republic Records in partnership with Big Loud. Her new single “Wranglers” will drop early next […] The post Miranda Lambert Inks New Record Deal, Will Release New Single “Wranglers” in May appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more