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The Darkest Moments in Music History

The Top 100 Rock Songs in Music History

The history of popular music, told through the best songs of the past several decades. Continue reading…

Sign of the Times: The Cultural Moments That Changed Music (Without Us Noticing)

The three cultural movements below all informed c...

Industry Profile: Vibrant Museum in Downtown Nashville Covers African American Music From Aretha to Zendaya

History plays a role in our lives whether we realize it or not. Every one of us is a product of where we come from. Our environments, upbringing, and genealogy impact how we feel a...

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Good News in History, May 16

60 years ago today, The Beach Boys released their iconic album Pet Sounds. Widely praised as one of the most influential records ever released, it was ranked No.2 on Rolling Stone...

Random music news for Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Netflix has its own AI studio now, and it’s going to use it whether we like it or not. I hope you like music news for May 19, 2026. And I’m warning you:

Minnesota Music Archive Digitally Documents State’s Music History

Everything from Bob Dylan and The Andrews Sisters to Lizzo and Hippo Campus will be preserved in the online archive.

Random music news for Thursday, April 9, 2026

Because I want you to be healthy, I’m giving you this tip: What’s the health iest way to eat eggs? Now that you know, proceed to music news for April 9, 2026. BONUS:

On This Day in 2012, We Said Goodbye to the Guitarist Who Taught Eric Clapton, Brian May, the Beatles, and Millions More...

The Music Is Black: 125 Years of Black British Music, Legacy, and Cultural Influence

Explore the rich legacy and cultural influence of Black British music at the V&A East exhibition, celebrating pioneers and modern artists alike.

5 Iconic Hits From the 1980s That Became More Popular Because of Their Music Videos

A music video is worth a thousand words. The post

20 Music Videos That Changed The Industry!

Get your ear buds ready and your screens brightened! We’re watching music videos! Once in a blue moon, a music video comes along that completely captivates EVERYONE’s attention. It...

Random music news for Thursday, May 12, 2026

Remember that UFC event Trump is holding on the grounds of the White House? A ringside seat is going for US$1 million. As for music news on May 12, 2026…

Ongoing History Daily: The history of lip-syncing (part 1)

We’ve all seen when artists pretend to sing a song when they’re just miming the words to a pre-recorded track. Once upon a time, lip-syncing was considered to be a massive cheat, b...

20 Unsettling Music Facts You May Not Have Known

The music industry is full of stories that go far beyond what listeners hear streamed or on the radio. Behind many famous songs and artists are real events that are far more unsett...

This Woodstock Performer Inspired the Very First “Lighter Wave” Moment in Concert History

The story behind the first lighter wave is just a...

3 of the Oldest Living Rock Music Legends

Iconic Music in Sweet Home Alabama

Can you hear it? It’s the sound of legendary music echoing through Alabama — where iconic artists recorded hit after hit and shaped the soundtrack of America.

Ongoing History Daily: A computer music mistake

The first computer-generated music happened in 1951 at the Manchester Computing Machine Laboratory using scientist Alan Turing’s Mark II machine, which filled pretty much the entir...

Random music news for Saturday, May 16, 2026

You probably knew this already, but I’ll tell you again: Your car is spying on you, and it’s only getting worse. Let’s move to music news for May 16, 2026, shall we? BONUS:

3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1950s That Changed Radio for Good

Good News in History, May 26

100 years ago today, jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis, was born. One of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century, Davis broke long-held musical rule...

Random music news for Saturday, April 25, 2026

Not to be alarmist, but where are all these fireballs coming from? And why are their numbers seemingly increasing? Worry about that as you get into music news for April 25, 2026. B...