American Songwriter

3 Emotional Alternative Rock Lyrics From 1995 That You’ll Never Forget

Garbage, Oasis, and Björk each released iconic alternative rock songs in 1995 with emotional and unforgettable lyrics.
Under the Radar

12 Best Songs of the Week: Snail Mail, Jessie Ware, The New Pornographers, Bill Callahan, and More

This week, Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan) announced a new album, Ricochet, and shared its first single, “Dead End,” via a ...

Dave Grohl Wrote This 1995 Foo Fighters Song During His Fallout With Courtney Love

Dave Grohl wrote this song for Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album during his fallout with Courtney Love, creating a track born ...
American Songwriter

Paul Anka Wrote One of the Final Songs Buddy Holly Recorded, Released a Month Before His Death and Covered 20 Years Later by Don McLean

Later that year, Holly confided in Anka about wanting to leave the Crickets and change his musical direction. A fan of Anka’s ...