Soul searching amid Cuba’s latest crisis

In a far-flung corner of the island, the socialist regime’s prohibitions on imperialist music are gone but not forgotten ...
The Big Issue

Kneecap speak out: 'Against our will, we were sucked into this carnival'

Kneecap have become lightning rods for moral panic and government bans. But still found time to record new album Fenian ...
American Songwriter

These Country Songs Might Sound Lighthearted, but They Actually Have a Dark Side

If you heard these tunes in passing, you'd think they were lighthearted. However, these country songs have a dark underbelly.

Billy Ray Cyrus' Country Smash Hit Everyone Called a Joke Is Now One of the Most Iconic Songs Ever Made

It started as a joke to many, but became one of the most recognizable songs in country music history. The rise of Billy Ray ...
Country Standard Time

Lund goes for "Dark Horses"

Corb Lund will release "Dark Horses" on Aug. 7 via New West Records. The 11-track set is a new recording of acoustic versions of some of Lund's favorite songs across his catalog. Sequenced in ...