"Sonnet" may not be The Verve’s most famous song, but nearly 30 years later, it might be one of their most enduring. Here’s the story behind the Urban Hymns favorite that barely made it as a single.
Brandi Carlile covered Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvited” at Newport Folk Festival, which is either an incredible coincidence or proof she has somehow accessed my musical DNA. Either way, I have thoughts. I understand that...
Poets have been chasing patrons, prizes, teaching gigs, and actual paychecks for centuries. So can poetry still be a profession, or has “working poet” always come with an asterisk?
A delightful deep dive into the making of Mary Poppins—from the Sherman Brothers’ songwriting magic to Walt Disney’s vision and the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped a classic.
Explore the powerful history of Billie Holiday’s haunting protest song, “Strange Fruit,” and its enduring impact on civil rights. “Strange Fruit” is one of the most haunting songs in...