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Phoebe Bridgers

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#2 · 7 stories

Bruce Springsteen

#3 · 5 stories

Harry Belafonte

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2 articles Jun 3

Bruce Springsteen Roy Bittan Danny Federici

Rolling Stone France

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson The Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

The Line of Best Fit Jun 3

Beverly Glenn Copeland to feature on new Mind Bath album, Aqueous

Mind Bath Beverly Glenn‐Copeland Aqueous

Magnet Magazine Jun 3

Paul Simon Released “Stranger To Stranger” 10 Years Ago Today

Paul Simon Delicate Steve

12 articles Jun 2

Phoebe Bridgers Alex G boygenius David Rowan Lucy Dacus Julien Baker Robert Pattinson

BrooklynVegan, Complex Music, Consequence of Sound +9

IQ Magazine Jun 2

Tour news: Diljit Dosanjh & Phoebe Bridgers reveal major shows

Diljit Dosanjh Phoebe Bridgers Kehlani Massive Attack Asake Nothing But Thieves Duran Duran The Chicks

Louder Sound Jun 2

“I was struck by the way he told the audience he wanted to die”: Al Stewart on a suicidal comedian, ignoring Robert Fripp, and the resulting hit single

Al Stewart Robert Fripp

Aquarium Drunkard Jun 2

A Barca do Sol e Milton Nascimento :: As Gralhas

A Barca do Sol Milton Nascimento

The Line of Best Fit Jun 2

Van Morrison announces additional London show at New Wimbledon Theatre

NME Jun 2

Watch Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Lumineers talk Leonard Cohen’s ruin and live comeback in new documentary clip

Leonard Cohen Bruce Springsteen Elvis Costello The Lumineers Sting Lana Del Rey Chris Martin Willie Nelson Céline Dion Peter Gabriel

Happy Mag Jun 2

Phoebe Bridgers is playing Madison Square Garden for a dollar

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius J. Cole

BrooklynVegan Jun 1

Tour news: Massive Attack, Violet Grohl, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Panopticon / Catharsis, This is Lorelei, more

Catharsis Gary Clark Jr. Massive Attack Panopticon This Is Lorelei Violet Grohl Joe Russo's Almost Dead Phoebe Bridgers Julia Jacklin Kelela

2 articles Jun 1

Graham Coxon Blur The WAEVE English Teacher

DIY Magazine, NME

Magnet Magazine Jun 1

Live Review: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Philadelphia, PA, May 30, 2026

Bruce Springsteen

2 articles May 31

Bruce Springsteen The E Street Band Edwin Starr

Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter Music

Consequence of Sound May 31

Bob Dylan Heads Out on 2026 Summer Tour in June

Bob Dylan Lucinda Williams

Complex Music May 30

Bruce Springsteen Shares 'Outrage' Over $1.8B Fund for Those Who 'Attacked' Capitol

Bruce Springsteen Edwin Starr Bob Dylan

Rolling Stone France May 30

The Chicks : tournée pour les 20 ans de Taking the Long Way

The Chicks Michael Jackson

4 articles May 30

Joanna Newsom Adam Kline Golden Shoulders Will Oldham

Consequence of Sound, Paste Magazine, Pitchfork +1

2 articles May 30

Bruce Springsteen Donald Trump

Billboard, NME

2 articles Jun 3

Bruce Springsteen Roy Bittan Danny Federici

Rolling Stone France

The Line of Best Fit Jun 3

Beverly Glenn Copeland to feature on new Mind Bath album, Aqueous

Mind Bath Beverly Glenn‐Copeland Aqueous

12 articles Jun 2

Phoebe Bridgers Alex G boygenius David Rowan Lucy Dacus Julien Baker Robert Pattinson

BrooklynVegan, Complex Music, Consequence of Sound +9

Louder Sound Jun 2

“I was struck by the way he told the audience he wanted to die”: Al Stewart on a suicidal comedian, ignoring Robert Fripp, and the resulting hit single

Al Stewart Robert Fripp

The Line of Best Fit Jun 2

Van Morrison announces additional London show at New Wimbledon Theatre

Happy Mag Jun 2

Phoebe Bridgers is playing Madison Square Garden for a dollar

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius J. Cole

2 articles Jun 1

Graham Coxon Blur The WAEVE English Teacher

DIY Magazine, NME

2 articles May 31

Bruce Springsteen The E Street Band Edwin Starr

Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter Music

Complex Music May 30

Bruce Springsteen Shares 'Outrage' Over $1.8B Fund for Those Who 'Attacked' Capitol

Bruce Springsteen Edwin Starr Bob Dylan

4 articles May 30

Joanna Newsom Adam Kline Golden Shoulders Will Oldham

Consequence of Sound, Paste Magazine, Pitchfork +1

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson The Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

Magnet Magazine Jun 3

Paul Simon Released “Stranger To Stranger” 10 Years Ago Today

Paul Simon Delicate Steve

IQ Magazine Jun 2

Tour news: Diljit Dosanjh & Phoebe Bridgers reveal major shows

Diljit Dosanjh Phoebe Bridgers Kehlani Massive Attack Asake Nothing But Thieves Duran Duran The Chicks

Aquarium Drunkard Jun 2

A Barca do Sol e Milton Nascimento :: As Gralhas

A Barca do Sol Milton Nascimento

NME Jun 2

Watch Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Lumineers talk Leonard Cohen’s ruin and live comeback in new documentary clip

Leonard Cohen Bruce Springsteen Elvis Costello The Lumineers Sting Lana Del Rey Chris Martin Willie Nelson Céline Dion Peter Gabriel

BrooklynVegan Jun 1

Tour news: Massive Attack, Violet Grohl, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Panopticon / Catharsis, This is Lorelei, more

Catharsis Gary Clark Jr. Massive Attack Panopticon This Is Lorelei Violet Grohl Joe Russo's Almost Dead Phoebe Bridgers Julia Jacklin Kelela

Magnet Magazine Jun 1

Live Review: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Philadelphia, PA, May 30, 2026

Bruce Springsteen

Consequence of Sound May 31

Bob Dylan Heads Out on 2026 Summer Tour in June

Bob Dylan Lucinda Williams

Rolling Stone France May 30

The Chicks : tournée pour les 20 ans de Taking the Long Way

The Chicks Michael Jackson

2 articles May 30

Bruce Springsteen Donald Trump

Billboard, NME

Overview

John Legend has been cast to play Harry Belafonte in a film centered on Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album, while Linda Perhacs was reported missing but later found safe. Glen Hansard, known for his role in 'Once' and his acclaimed songwriting, died at 56 in a motorcycle accident, and Richard Thompson announced his 20th album, 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'. Meanwhile, Marcus Mumford shared insights into collaborating with Chris Stapleton and Gracie Abrams on his latest work.

Seen in 207 outlets, tracked since December 2015

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