Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It has only been a little more than a year since Eric Clapton ...

Sir Elton John has loved listening to his old albums since he's stopped touring. The 78-year-old music star retired from touring in 2023, and Elton has subsequently enjoyed listening to some of his ...

UPDATE: Dave Mustaine has now confirmed the rumor that he's recorded a version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" for Megadeth's upcoming self-titled final album. Speaking with Rolling Stone, he ...

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” era continues as the record notches a third straight week at No. 1 with 194,000 equivalent album units earned, according to Luminate. The 12-song record shows ...

Mazelike and mesmerizingly slow, the Polish experimental composer’s new album nods to the sturdy rhythms and echoing space of 1990s post-rock. Save this story Save this story Piotr Kurek plays it ...

Fans of Old Dominion’s hook-heavy anthems and clever, witty lyrics will be delighted to dive into their new album, Barbara. This time, though, the band is adding a more vulnerable, personal approach ...

Luke Combs is letting his fans be a part of his next album in a very big way. The country singer said he wanted to crowdsource his next record, and that's exactly what he's doing. "Seriously ...

Rhett Miller may be the Old 97’s’ front man, but bassist-singer Murry Hammond is the band’s Western conscience — a fact he reaffirms with his second album, Trail Songs of the Deep, out July 11 on the ...

Bassist-singer Murry Hammond's second album, Trail Songs of the Deep, is out July 11 on the Portland, Ore., label Fluff & Gravy. TOM GOLD / Tom Gold Rhett Miller may be the Old 97’s’ front man, but ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X South Carolina musician Edwin McCain, 55, said he appreciates fans who love to hear the hits ...

Call it a summer listening project. After years of speculation and fan clamoring, Bruce Springsteen finally releases Friday “Tracks II: The Lost Albums,” an expansive seven-album box set and sequel to ...