The true story — and friendship — behind The Format's epic reunion

Nearly 20 years after The Format broke up, they're back with "Boycott Heaven." It's a reunion built on the friendship between ...

SXSW 2026 Lineup Includes ‘Ready or Not 2,’ David E. Kelley’s ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’

SXSW reveals its 2026 lineup, which includes 'Ready or Not 2,' 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and new films from Boots Riley ...
American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs That Open With a Sound Effect You’d Recognize in One Second

These rock tracks all use sound effects in their intros. These effects have become so iconic that they are instantly recognizable.

Take a brain break & guess the names of these 1982 songs with just one lyric

Take a brain break and guess the names of these 1982 songs with just one lyric The year 1982 brought new wave energy, rock ...

Shazam reveals its Fast Forward 2026 playlist of breakout artists to watch

Shazam identifies rising artists before they break, based on early song-recognition trends. Today, the platform revealed its Fast Forward 2026 lineup.

We ran 3.51 miles with Charlotte Symphony’s resident conductor. Here’s how it went

Running With Théoden is a special Observer interview series featuring runs with influential Charlotteans. This week: ...
Hypebeast

Skepta and Fred again.. Go "Back 2 Back" Once More in New Track

Skepta and Fred again.. reunited for a new single, “Back 2 Back” The song is their second collaboration, blending Skepta’s grime flow with Fred again..’s electronic production They first collaborated ...