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Leonard Cohen’s estate has failed in its attempt to block Donald Trump from playing the late singer-songwriter’s iconic anthem Hallelujah during the Freedom 250 rally.

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The estate of legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has publicly condemned the unauthorized use of his iconic song “Hallelujah” at a Donald Trump rally, despite efforts to prevent the performance from taking place. On June 24, the official Instagram account of the Leonard Cohen Estate issued a statement revealing that it had learned Hallelujah was scheduled … Read more

Bruce Springsteen Seeks ‘Common Ground’ With Fans Alienated by His Political Views

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That was Bruce Springsteen’s message as he accepted the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. During a candid conversation with U2’s Bono, The Boss addressed one of the biggest questions surrounding his career today: what happens when speaking your mind costs you part of your audience? Rather than … Read more

The Story Behind Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”

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In 1991, the world of legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton changed forever. His four-year-old son, Conor, tragically lost his life after falling from the 53rd floor of a New York City apartment building. The unimaginable loss left Clapton devastated, leading him to withdraw from the public eye as he struggled to cope with overwhelming … Read more

The Beatles have released a newly colourised video of their iconic 1967 performance of ‘All You Need Is Love’ for the very first time, giving fans a vibrant new look at one of the band’s most memorable televised moments.

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More than half a century after they changed music forever, The Beatles continue to remind the world why their message remains timeless. This year’s Global Beatles Day was marked by a special gift for fans: the first-ever colorized release of the band’s iconic 1967 performance of “All You Need Is Love.” Released on June 25, … Read more

The Rolling Stones Drop Two New Tracks as ‘Foreign Tongues’ Anticipation Builds

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The Rolling Stones have released two new songs from their upcoming studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” giving fans their clearest look yet at one of the most anticipated rock releases of the summer. The tracks, “Jealous Lover” and “Divine Intervention,” dropped together on June 25 and immediately became one of the most-discussed rock stories online, drawing … Read more

Remembering the unforgettable moment when Mick Jagger handed Barack Obama the mic to sing “Sweet Home Chicago” at the White House. A legendary crossover of rock, blues, and history.

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Few modern presidents have blended politics and popular culture quite like Barack Obama. Known for his charisma, relaxed demeanor, and genuine appreciation for music, Obama helped redefine what many considered “presidential cool.” One of the finest examples of that came on February 21, 2012, during the White House concert “In Performance at the White House: … Read more

How a “Dead” Genre Became 2026’s Loudest Comeback Story

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For years, music industry pundits treated rock as a relic — a genre kept alive by classic rock radio and aging fanbases while pop, hip-hop, and electronic music dominated the charts. That narrative has collapsed. Walking into any major festival in 2026, the loudest, most chaotic mosh pits aren’t full of forty-somethings reliving their youth … Read more

The Rolling Stones return with two brand-new singles, including the standout collaboration “Divine Intervention” featuring Robert Smith.

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The Rolling Stones have returned with a double dose of new music, releasing ‘Jealous Lover’ and ‘Divine Intervention’, two tracks from their forthcoming album Foreign Tongues. Rather than treating the songs as a traditional A-side and B-side, the legendary rock band has presented them as equal companions, each showcasing a different side of the group’s … Read more

The Song Van Morrison Wrote in One Take — That He Has Never Performed Live Again

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Some songs are carefully crafted over weeks or even months. Others arrive in a flash of inspiration, seemingly from nowhere. For legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison, one of his most beloved compositions emerged in a single creative burst—and then disappeared from his live performances forever. That song is “Madame George,” the haunting centerpiece of Morrison’s 1968 … Read more

Five Guns N’ Roses Songs That Axl Rose Wrote When the World Had Written Him Off — And Proved Everyone Wrong

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For much of the 1990s and early 2000s, it became fashionable to doubt Axl Rose. After the explosive success of Appetite for Destruction and the ambitious Use Your Illusion albums, Guns N’ Roses seemed to disappear into a haze of lineup changes, delays, lawsuits, and rumors. Critics mocked the endlessly postponed Chinese Democracy, while fans … Read more