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Ella Langley Morgan Wallen STELLA LEFTY Taylor Swift Post Malone Demi Lovato Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Shaboozey Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus Luis Fonsi

American Songwriter, Billboard, Holler +1

Holler 04:14 PM

“She Was Really, Really Helpful”: Marcus Mumford Pays Tribute to Gracie Abrams’ Influence on ‘Prizefighter’

Marcus Mumford Gracie Abrams Mumford & Sons Ted Dwane Ben Lovett Aaron Dessner

Holler 02:18 PM

Mumford & Sons Perform ‘I Will Wait’, ‘Here’ and More at the TODAY Show's Citi Concert Series

Mumford & Sons Marcus Mumford Ben Lovett Ted Dwane Chris Stapleton Sierra Ferrell Shania Twain

No Depression 12:55 PM

Street Style: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova on The Art of Busking and the 15th Anniversary of ‘Once’

Glen Hansard Markéta Irglová The Frames Joshua Bell

4 articles 09:21 AM

Phoebe Bridgers Julien Baker Lucy Dacus Alex G boygenius Christian Lee Hutson Jack Antonoff

Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag, NME +1

Magnet Magazine 08:30 AM

Happy Birthday Danger Mouse (30th Century Records, Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells, Karen O, Black Keys, Michael Kiwanuka, Norah Jones, Beck, Sparklehorse, Gorillaz)

Danger Mouse Gnarls Barkley Broken Bells Karen O The Black Keys Michael Kiwanuka Norah Jones Beck Sparklehorse Gorillaz

3 articles Yesterday

Jim James Alice Coltrane My Morning Jacket Brian Reitzell Sofia Coppola

Rolling Stone, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

2 articles Yesterday

Justin Vernon Bon Iver Kevin Morby Aimee Mann Hotline TNT Dijon Bob Dylan John Prine

The Hollywood Reporter Music, The Line of Best Fit

2 articles Yesterday

Jim James My Morning Jacket Alice Coltrane

Consequence of Sound, Pollstar

Billboard Yesterday

Marcello Hernandez Reveals the ‘Most Surprising’ Guest He Saw at Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Marcello Hernandez Andy Cohen Kevin Hart Paul McCartney Stevie Nicks Adam Sandler Karlie Kloss

Soul Kitchen Yesterday

La tornade folk Dove Ellis

Dove Ellis Geese Jeff Buckley Rufus Wainwright Nick Drake Tyler, The Creator

2 articles Yesterday

Laura Veirs

Clash Music, POPnews

The Line of Best Fit Yesterday

"Ladies who longform": Getting bookish with Emma-Lee Moss and Kathryn Williams

Emmy the Great Kathryn Williams

Americana UK Yesterday

More People Really Should Know About: Hayden

Hayden Leonard Cohen Joni Mitchell Gordon Lightfoot Neil Young Feist The Band

2 articles Yesterday

Clara Mann Owen Spafford Iris DeMent Ben Howard

KLOF Mag, The Line of Best Fit

Atwood Magazine Jul 27

“What a Beautiful Way to Finally Feel Something”: Lizzy McAlpine Finds Sacred Wonder in New Love on “The Light in the Painting,” a Luminous First Look at ‘Angel’

Lizzy McAlpine

Billboard Jul 27

Marcus Mumford Recalls This ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled When They Met in a Dressing Room

Kendrick Lamar Marcus Mumford Mumford & Sons

Louder Sound Jul 27

Why Taylor Swift's favourite emo band sneaked lyrics by Motley Crue, Bad Company and Madness into the album that saved their career

Taylor Swift Mötley Crüe Bad Company Madness Jimmy Eat World The Promise Ring They Might Be Giants

2 articles Jul 27

Lucy Dacus Madi Diaz Hayley Williams Lizzy McAlpine Kathleen Edwards August Ponthier Brandon Flowers

Spin, Stereogum

Le Canal Auditif Jul 27

Le Festif! de Baie St-Paul 2026 | Les Sœurs Boulay & Elliot Maginot + JF Pauzé + Les Louanges

Les Sœurs Boulay Elliot Maginot Jean-François Pauzé Les Louanges Babe Rainbow Les Cowboys Fringants

7 articles 05:40 PM

Ella Langley Morgan Wallen STELLA LEFTY Taylor Swift Post Malone Demi Lovato Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Shaboozey Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus Luis Fonsi

American Songwriter, Billboard, Holler +1

Holler 02:18 PM

Mumford & Sons Perform ‘I Will Wait’, ‘Here’ and More at the TODAY Show's Citi Concert Series

Mumford & Sons Marcus Mumford Ben Lovett Ted Dwane Chris Stapleton Sierra Ferrell Shania Twain

4 articles 09:21 AM

Phoebe Bridgers Julien Baker Lucy Dacus Alex G boygenius Christian Lee Hutson Jack Antonoff

Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag, NME +1

3 articles Yesterday

Jim James Alice Coltrane My Morning Jacket Brian Reitzell Sofia Coppola

Rolling Stone, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit

2 articles Yesterday

Jim James My Morning Jacket Alice Coltrane

Consequence of Sound, Pollstar

Soul Kitchen Yesterday

La tornade folk Dove Ellis

Dove Ellis Geese Jeff Buckley Rufus Wainwright Nick Drake Tyler, The Creator

The Line of Best Fit Yesterday

"Ladies who longform": Getting bookish with Emma-Lee Moss and Kathryn Williams

Emmy the Great Kathryn Williams

2 articles Yesterday

Clara Mann Owen Spafford Iris DeMent Ben Howard

KLOF Mag, The Line of Best Fit

Billboard Jul 27

Marcus Mumford Recalls This ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled When They Met in a Dressing Room

Kendrick Lamar Marcus Mumford Mumford & Sons

2 articles Jul 27

Lucy Dacus Madi Diaz Hayley Williams Lizzy McAlpine Kathleen Edwards August Ponthier Brandon Flowers

Spin, Stereogum

Holler 04:14 PM

“She Was Really, Really Helpful”: Marcus Mumford Pays Tribute to Gracie Abrams’ Influence on ‘Prizefighter’

Marcus Mumford Gracie Abrams Mumford & Sons Ted Dwane Ben Lovett Aaron Dessner

No Depression 12:55 PM

Street Style: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova on The Art of Busking and the 15th Anniversary of ‘Once’

Glen Hansard Markéta Irglová The Frames Joshua Bell

Magnet Magazine 08:30 AM

Happy Birthday Danger Mouse (30th Century Records, Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells, Karen O, Black Keys, Michael Kiwanuka, Norah Jones, Beck, Sparklehorse, Gorillaz)

Danger Mouse Gnarls Barkley Broken Bells Karen O The Black Keys Michael Kiwanuka Norah Jones Beck Sparklehorse Gorillaz

2 articles Yesterday

Justin Vernon Bon Iver Kevin Morby Aimee Mann Hotline TNT Dijon Bob Dylan John Prine

The Hollywood Reporter Music, The Line of Best Fit

Billboard Yesterday

Marcello Hernandez Reveals the ‘Most Surprising’ Guest He Saw at Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Marcello Hernandez Andy Cohen Kevin Hart Paul McCartney Stevie Nicks Adam Sandler Karlie Kloss

2 articles Yesterday

Laura Veirs

Clash Music, POPnews

Americana UK Yesterday

More People Really Should Know About: Hayden

Hayden Leonard Cohen Joni Mitchell Gordon Lightfoot Neil Young Feist The Band

Atwood Magazine Jul 27

“What a Beautiful Way to Finally Feel Something”: Lizzy McAlpine Finds Sacred Wonder in New Love on “The Light in the Painting,” a Luminous First Look at ‘Angel’

Lizzy McAlpine

Louder Sound Jul 27

Why Taylor Swift's favourite emo band sneaked lyrics by Motley Crue, Bad Company and Madness into the album that saved their career

Taylor Swift Mötley Crüe Bad Company Madness Jimmy Eat World The Promise Ring They Might Be Giants

Le Canal Auditif Jul 27

Le Festif! de Baie St-Paul 2026 | Les Sœurs Boulay & Elliot Maginot + JF Pauzé + Les Louanges

Les Sœurs Boulay Elliot Maginot Jean-François Pauzé Les Louanges Babe Rainbow Les Cowboys Fringants

Overview

The indie folk scene continues to evolve with new album announcements from Lizzy McAlpine and Meg Lui, while retrospective attention highlights the posthumous influence of cult artist Ed Askew. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's cultural presence extends beyond pop, with fan engagement and media coverage linking her to broader music and pop culture moments.

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Clara Mann announces new album Wishbone

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Justin Vernon performs first Bon Iver live set in two years with unreleased tracks

Laura Viers Announces New Album ‘Temple Songs’

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