Bruce Springsteen shocked fans when he unexpectedly unveiled Born to Run, the career-defining song that would make him a rock ...

The Haunted's Marco Aro tells Full Metal Jackie how some political material made its way into their non-political band.

So it’s not a surprise that during these politically turbulent times and the ongoing ICE presence in Minnesota, musicians have used the craft to speak up. Here are five songs written in response to ...

Lenderman performs his hero’s songs quite often on the road. Here’s every Young gem he’s covered so far. Lenderman began covering “Lotta Love” while on tour in Europe in the fall of 2024, and he’s ...

Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ within days of Alex Pretti’s killing, continuing a long tradition of songs as protest against violence and repression.

Musician Seb McKinnon no longer has questions after seeing figure skater Amber Glenn skate to his song "The Return" at the 2026 Winter Olympics. In fact, he's thrilled that Glenn is using his music, ...

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Gene Wu, is facing conservative backlash after a clip resurfaced of him calling on various racial groups to unite against ...

Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) believes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance wasn’t just gross, it was “illegal.” Fine hopped on X to share his opinion on the controversial show that has the Internet ...

Discover the incredible hits crafted by Carole King before she became a household name! From youthful pop anthems to soulful ballads and dance crazes, these timeless songs showcase her genius as a ...

Matthew Chapman attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lives in San Marcos, Texas. Before joining Raw Story, he wrote for Shareblue and AlterNet, specializing in election and policy coverage.

Dust off those vinyl records and take a groovy trip back to the sixties! Join us as we count down our picks for those forgotten gems that defined a generation. From psychedelic mind-benders to ...