On The Split of Country Duo Maddie & Tae
You can’t say you didn’t see it coming, and you can’t really say you blame them. It’s hard in country music for women, for duos, for mothers, for performers who want to keep their integrity in tact. The post On The Split of Country Duo Maddie & Tae first appeared on Saving Country Music. I […]
Joe Ely, The Purveyor of Texas Cool, Has Passed Away
He was the Bruce Springsteen of Texas, the country icon of punk, the rock ‘n roll heart of country, and the envy of any singer, songwriter, and guitar player out there that knew their stuff. He was Joe Ely. The post Joe Ely, The Purveyor of Texas Cool, Has Passed Away first appeared on Saving […]
‘Wait Wait’ for December 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Lucy Dacus
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Lucy Dacus and panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Adam Burke (Image credit: Rebecca Sapp)
What rhymes with la la la, la la la la la? Kevin Killian, the poet obsessed with Kylie Minogue
He wrote poems named after Kylie songs and named his collection of erotic fiction after her indie album. He even loved the B-sides. So what did the avant garde writer find so inspiring about the mini Melbourne marvel? Kevin Killian was obsessed with stars. Not in a metaphysical sense, like the grand lineage of poets […]
2025 Song of the Year, 20-11
20) Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-This song is the perfect start to our top songs of the year. The opening line is, “I’m not afraid to die if my soul stays alive…” The song is a lyrical cry for help. It’s absolutely gorgeous in both instrumentation and vocal performance. It’s got this spirit to […]
The Best Mainstream Country Albums of 2025
Irrespective of the definitions, the point of highlighting the best “mainstream” albums each year is to reward artists and the industry when they get it right within the closest proximity to Music Row. The post The Best Mainstream Country Albums of 2025 first appeared on Saving Country Music. As time has gone on, what we […]
Africa’s cultural landmarks: Sikien of Koutammakou
‘A work of art, a home, and a place of worship’ – the striking earthen castles at the centre of Batammariba cultural identity – by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon The traditional dwellings of the Batammariba people in Koutammakou, on the border of Togo and Benin in West Africa, are at once ‘a work of […]
A wondrous brew
From Peruvian healers battling sorcerers to Chinese executives seeking financial success, ayahuasca’s power shifts across worlds – by Alex K Gearin Read on Aeon medicine/maxresdefault.jpg” /> is assistant professor of medical ethics and humanities at the University of Hong Kong in China. A medical anthropologist specialising in the intersections of mental health, social context and […]
Spring 2026 World Music Picks: Flamenco, Qawwali, And More In NYC
Robert Browning Associates has announced its March–May 2026 preview at Roulette, marking 49 years of presenting world music and dance events in New York City.… The post Spring 2026 World Music Picks: Flamenco, Qawwali, And More In NYC first appeared on World Music Central. The series opens March 7 with vocalist Ángeles Toledano, scheduled to […]
The hidden history of ‘White Christmas’
The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It’s endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history. (Image credit: John Springer Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)