American Songwriter

On the Charts 45 Years Ago, REO Speedwagon Scored Their First No. 1 Hit With One of Their Most Misunderstood Songs

In December 2024, arena-rock mainstays REO Speedwagon took their final bow after nearly 60 years of entertaining. Formed in ...

Brian May details Freddie Mercury clash over iconic song lyric: 'You cannot'

Reflecting on the track Brian responded: "I remember berating Freddie for saying that he was travelling at the speed of light. I go: 'Freddie, you cannot travel at the speed of light. I'm sorry'. And ...

“That’s where they f***ed it up.” Why Keith Urban still plays the battered Telecaster behind his biggest hits

The country star says perfection kills soul — and explains why his road-worn “Clarence” Tele still beats newer, better guitars.

Birding by ear: How to learn the songs of nature’s symphony with some simple techniques

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is not ...