"Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers a master class on the art and craft of songwriting. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, and even explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal....

"Sanneh shows how [music] genres have been defined by the tension between mainstream and outsider, between authenticity and phoniness, between good and bad, right and wrong. Throughout, race is a powerful touchstone: just as there have always been Black audiences and white audiences, with more or less overlap depending on the moment, there has been Black music and white music, constantly mixing and separating. Sanneh debunks cherished myths, reappraises...

His ninth studio album overall, it's the third in a row of which Astley has written, recorded, played, and produced himself at his home studio in London. Featuring the single 'Dippin My Feet,' an invigorating twist on his signature stye, this is the sound of Rick reflecting and building upon the experiences he's gone through since the release of 2018's 'Beautiful Life'. Astley is still winning over new fans, whether he's performing with Foo Fighters,...

All new music from the KIDZ BOP Kids is here! It is packed with today's biggest hits, sung by kids for kids. Featuring all the songs that kids love and parents can feel good about, the album of the summer includes abc; Meet Me At Our Spot; Cold Heart; We Don't Talk About Bruno; Bam Bam; and more.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returns with the follow-up to his 2020 album, Look for the Good.