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American Songwriter Jun 26

How Don McLean Rehashed His First Single for His Last US Top 40 Hit

Don McLean Pete Seeger Roy Orbison

Clair et Obscur Jun 26

Live report Pierre Bensusan, au Théâtre Thénardier, Montreuil, le 19 juin 2026 2026

Pierre Bensusan Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Steve Vai Didier Malherbe Gong Hadouk Trio

Billboard Jun 26

Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy with SZA & More: New Music Friday Guide

Phoebe Bridgers Steve Lacy SZA Gracie Abrams Katy Perry

5 articles Jun 26

Clive Davis Whitney Houston Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Barry Manilow Dionne Warwick Jennifer Hudson Janis Joplin Simon & Garfunkel Aerosmith Patti Smith Barbra Streisand Bob Dylan

Billboard, Rolling Stone, Télérama +2

Coup de Main Magazine Jun 25

Phoebe Bridgers shares new song 'Lost Boys' + music video.

Phoebe Bridgers Ethan Gruska Jack Antonoff Alex G Skyler Gisondo Pablo Rochat

3 articles Jun 25

Phoebe Bridgers Alex G Jack Antonoff boygenius Lucy Dacus Julien Baker Nickel Creek

Consequence of Sound, Spin, Variety Music

Variety Music Jun 25

Rhiannon Giddens Previews New Album, 'Hope Is the Thing With Feathers'

Rhiannon Giddens Carolina Chocolate Drops Dirk Powell Justin Robinson Francesco Turrisi Jason Sypher Niwel Tsumbu

The Line of Best Fit Jun 25

Flora Hibberd reveals plans for new album Mammoth, featuring Sufjan Stevens

Flora Hibberd Sufjan Stevens The National Beirut Hannah Cohen

Paste Magazine Jun 25

Bob Dylan’s dream, riddle, and prayer

Bob Dylan The Band Mike Bloomfield Al Kooper Ronnie Hawkins Levon Helm Robbie Robertson

3 articles Jun 25

Neil Young Elon Musk David Suzuki The Chrome Hearts Willie Nelson John Mellencamp

Happy Mag, Paste Magazine, Rolling Stone

17 articles Jun 24

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius Lucy Dacus Julien Baker John Lennon Elliott Smith Daniel Johnston

Billboard, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +14

American Songwriter Jun 24

This Byrds Song Was a Hit, but David Crosby Hated It So Much That It Catalyzed His Departure From the Band

The Byrds David Crosby Roger McGuinn Gerry Goffin Carole King Dusty Springfield Chris Hillman

American Songwriter Jun 24

The Passing Comment That Inspired This Iconic Neil Young Album (And Summarized His Entire Artistic Ethos)

Neil Young DEVO Mark Mothersbaugh Nirvana Kurt Cobain

Pollstar Jun 23

Suzanne Vega Adds New Dates To “Flying With Angels Tour”

Suzanne Vega Gerry Leonard Stephanie Winters

Holler Jun 23

Mac McAnally on Jimmy Buffett's Ability to Spread Joy Through Music: “He's Someone Who Made Everybody Smile”

Mac McAnally Jimmy Buffett

Couleurs Jazz Jun 23

Franck Tortiller & Misja Fitzgerald-Michel – The Open Chords of David Crosby

Franck Tortiller Misja Fitzgerald Michel David Crosby Crosby, Stills & Nash

American Songwriter Jun 23

Bob Dylan Openly Criticized Neil Young’s First No. 1 Single

Bob Dylan Neil Young Linda Ronstadt James Taylor Willie Nelson Roxette Tori Amos Diana Krall

The Line of Best Fit Jun 23

Jacob Alon, anaiis, Vector and more feature on new corto.alto album, SOME SMALL FORTUNE

Jacob Alon anaiis Vector corto.alto Mick Jenkins

20 Minutes – Musique Jun 23

De Bruce Springsteen à Mariah Carey, l’industrie musicale en deuil après la disparition de Clive Davis

Bruce Springsteen Mariah Carey Clive Davis Patti Smith Carlos Santana Rod Stewart Alicia Keys Diane Warren

Pitchfork Jun 22

Pz’, Tyla, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

PZ Beverly Glenn‐Copeland DJ Haram bassvictim Kelela Jordan Patterson Julia Jacklin Mallory Hawk

American Songwriter Jun 26

How Don McLean Rehashed His First Single for His Last US Top 40 Hit

Don McLean Pete Seeger Roy Orbison

Billboard Jun 26

Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy with SZA & More: New Music Friday Guide

Phoebe Bridgers Steve Lacy SZA Gracie Abrams Katy Perry

Coup de Main Magazine Jun 25

Phoebe Bridgers shares new song 'Lost Boys' + music video.

Phoebe Bridgers Ethan Gruska Jack Antonoff Alex G Skyler Gisondo Pablo Rochat

Variety Music Jun 25

Rhiannon Giddens Previews New Album, 'Hope Is the Thing With Feathers'

Rhiannon Giddens Carolina Chocolate Drops Dirk Powell Justin Robinson Francesco Turrisi Jason Sypher Niwel Tsumbu

Paste Magazine Jun 25

Bob Dylan’s dream, riddle, and prayer

Bob Dylan The Band Mike Bloomfield Al Kooper Ronnie Hawkins Levon Helm Robbie Robertson

17 articles Jun 24

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius Lucy Dacus Julien Baker John Lennon Elliott Smith Daniel Johnston

Billboard, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +14

American Songwriter Jun 24

The Passing Comment That Inspired This Iconic Neil Young Album (And Summarized His Entire Artistic Ethos)

Neil Young DEVO Mark Mothersbaugh Nirvana Kurt Cobain

Holler Jun 23

Mac McAnally on Jimmy Buffett's Ability to Spread Joy Through Music: “He's Someone Who Made Everybody Smile”

Mac McAnally Jimmy Buffett

American Songwriter Jun 23

Bob Dylan Openly Criticized Neil Young’s First No. 1 Single

Bob Dylan Neil Young Linda Ronstadt James Taylor Willie Nelson Roxette Tori Amos Diana Krall

20 Minutes – Musique Jun 23

De Bruce Springsteen à Mariah Carey, l’industrie musicale en deuil après la disparition de Clive Davis

Bruce Springsteen Mariah Carey Clive Davis Patti Smith Carlos Santana Rod Stewart Alicia Keys Diane Warren

Clair et Obscur Jun 26

Live report Pierre Bensusan, au Théâtre Thénardier, Montreuil, le 19 juin 2026 2026

Pierre Bensusan Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Steve Vai Didier Malherbe Gong Hadouk Trio

5 articles Jun 26

Clive Davis Whitney Houston Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Barry Manilow Dionne Warwick Jennifer Hudson Janis Joplin Simon & Garfunkel Aerosmith Patti Smith Barbra Streisand Bob Dylan

Billboard, Rolling Stone, Télérama +2

3 articles Jun 25

Phoebe Bridgers Alex G Jack Antonoff boygenius Lucy Dacus Julien Baker Nickel Creek

Consequence of Sound, Spin, Variety Music

The Line of Best Fit Jun 25

Flora Hibberd reveals plans for new album Mammoth, featuring Sufjan Stevens

Flora Hibberd Sufjan Stevens The National Beirut Hannah Cohen

3 articles Jun 25

Neil Young Elon Musk David Suzuki The Chrome Hearts Willie Nelson John Mellencamp

Happy Mag, Paste Magazine, Rolling Stone

American Songwriter Jun 24

This Byrds Song Was a Hit, but David Crosby Hated It So Much That It Catalyzed His Departure From the Band

The Byrds David Crosby Roger McGuinn Gerry Goffin Carole King Dusty Springfield Chris Hillman

Pollstar Jun 23

Suzanne Vega Adds New Dates To “Flying With Angels Tour”

Suzanne Vega Gerry Leonard Stephanie Winters

Couleurs Jazz Jun 23

Franck Tortiller & Misja Fitzgerald-Michel – The Open Chords of David Crosby

Franck Tortiller Misja Fitzgerald Michel David Crosby Crosby, Stills & Nash

The Line of Best Fit Jun 23

Jacob Alon, anaiis, Vector and more feature on new corto.alto album, SOME SMALL FORTUNE

Jacob Alon anaiis Vector corto.alto Mick Jenkins

Pitchfork Jun 22

Pz’, Tyla, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

PZ Beverly Glenn‐Copeland DJ Haram bassvictim Kelela Jordan Patterson Julia Jacklin Mallory Hawk

Overview

Recent developments in contemporary folk include the release of a documentary trailer featuring rock legends Slash, Dave Grohl, and Bruce Springsteen, while new interpretations of Joni Mitchell's work highlight her influence on artists like Graham Nash and contemporary musicians such as MJ Lenderman and Sufjan Stevens. Additionally, tributes to Neil Young and Cat Stevens, along with posthumous releases and new album announcements, underscore ongoing interest in legacy artists and emerging voices in the genre.

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Mort de Clive Davis, producteur américain de légende, de Whitney Houston à Alicia Keys

Phoebe Bridgers releases 'Lost Boys' music video set at Renaissance Faire

Neil Young releases free concert film Corduroy Plants

Phoebe Bridgers announces new album 'Lost Weekend'

Phoebe Bridgers announces new album 'Lost Weekend'

Mort de Clive Davis, producteur américain de légende, de Whitney Houston à Alicia Keys

Phoebe Bridgers releases 'Lost Boys' music video set at Renaissance Faire

Neil Young releases free concert film Corduroy Plants

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