Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nelson to feature on new Tom Waits covers compilation

Tom Waits fans have something truly special to look forward to. In a quiet but powerful announcement, the legendary songwriter revealed a new project titled Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow, set for release on May 29. The news arrived via social media, accompanied by striking album artwork that immediately sparked curiosity and excitement … Read more

“He refused to let them erase me.” — Mavis Staples Left Speechless as Prince Fiercely Revives Her in 1987, Destroying Ageist Barriers Right in Front of the Pop Icon.

In the late 1980s, the music industry was changing quickly. MTV was huge, and record labels were focusing on young artists with flashy looks and trendy sounds. If you didn’t fit that image, it became very hard to stay in the spotlight—even if you were a legend. That’s what happened to Mavis Staples. A Legendary … Read more

“They Didn’t Want Us Living There.” — Inside Katherine Jackson’s Hard-Fought $5M Havenhurst Sanctuary—A Real-Life Fortress Against 1970s Redlining.

In the early 1970s, The Jackson 5 became one of the biggest music groups in the world. Their songs were everywhere, and fans loved them. With so much fame and success, it might seem like life was easy for the Jackson family—but that wasn’t the case. Even though they were rich and famous, the family … Read more