Music

In an amusing turn of events, Billy Corgan, the captivating lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins, once shared a surprising tale that hints at a potential link with comedian Bill Burr. During his appearance on Howie Mandel’s podcast, “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” on November 27, 2024, the discussion took an unexpected turn when the technical team inadvertently displayed an image of Burr instead of Corgan. This blunder led to Corgan revealing a personal family story that he had kept hidden for many years.

Today’s market is heavily influenced by individual tracks and streaming playlists, platforms such as TikTok included. In essence, we find ourselves in a situation reminiscent of the ’50s music industry, where albums served more as collections of lesser-known songs alongside a few major hits. However, despite this shift, the album remains highly valued by many as an authentic representation of musical creativity.

Before the 1990s, you wouldn’t have heard the term “alt-rock” very often. While New Wave had an edge of being different from earlier music styles, it wasn’t commonly referred to as alt-rock.

There’s been quite a buzz about Drake suing his record label, Universal Music Group. Last month, he lodged a lawsuit against them, alleging that they unlawfully inflated the streaming numbers and airplay on radio stations for Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.

J. Cole is recounting numerous anecdotes from the initial phase of his music career in an engaging manner. This narrative unfolds on his freshly launched audio series titled “Inevitable“, where he and his manager Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad narrate a tale about Jay-Z.

This year, a book penned by Joseph M. Thompson from Mississippi State University provided fresh insights into the intricate role of country music within American culture. The title of his work, “Cold War Country: How Nashville’s Music Row and the Pentagon Shaped the Sound of American Patriotism,” reveals the strategic endeavor taken by leaders in both the music industry and military to associate country music with a specific aspect of the American lifestyle.

The Tragically Hip embodied a distinctly Canadian essence, which unfortunately didn’t resonate as widely with international audiences as it should have, given their exceptional lyricism and musicianship.

Music pieces transcending genre boundaries, crafted by diverse artists, not only introduce novelty but fuel an endless stream of imagination and produce distinct melodies that push the boundaries of our musical comprehension.

Was Black Sabbath about to create another rock history stir in 1977? This is when bassist Geezer Butler took a short leave from the band, an experience he later referred to as surprisingly pleasurable. The separation happened during a challenging phase for the band, marked by drug issues and administrative troubles. Bill Ward, the drummer, was the one who made the decision to let him go, citing concerns about Butler’s apparent lack of excitement. However, Geezer Butler himself felt it was a move to shift blame amidst growing tensions within the group.

Previously, there have been rumors of Sepultura members reconciling, even hinted at by band members themselves. However, Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser has made clear his strong objections to Max and Igor Cavalera’s choice to re-record some early Sepultura albums, specifically “Morbid Visions” (1986), “Bestial Devastation” (1985), and “Schizophrenia” (1987). In a recent interview, Kisser deemed the project as having “no artistic worth,” stating that revisiting and re-recording these early works is unwarranted and possibly driven by financial interests.