Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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See Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Perform on ‘Austin City Limits’
Couple performed "Love Is a Battlefield," among other hits, for their first appearance on the show.
28 Bands That Recorded Self-Titled Songs
It's basically like having your own theme song.
Mark Knopfler to Release New Album, ‘One Deep River’
The former Dire Straits guitarist has shared the first track, "Ahead of the Game."
Bob Dylan Announces Spring US Tour Dates
Singer-songwriter's first show of 2024 is scheduled for March 1.
Billy Joel to Release First New Song in Nearly Two Decades
"Turn the Lights Back On" will arrive Feb. 1.
Why Billy Joel Stopped Making Albums
The Piano Man has not released a record in over two decades, for a couple of reasons.
The Doobie Brothers Announce Tour With Steve Winwood
Robert Cray is also a special guest on the trek, which begins in June.
Top 50 Songs of 1974
A number of instant classics arrived over the course of the year.
Recycled Records: 24 Times Artists Reused Their Own Material
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
40 Years Ago: How a Swearing Child Inspired Queen’s ‘Radio Ga Ga’
Roger Taylor's toddler son is partially responsible for the Queen hit.
Watch Queen Perform in Remastered Montreal Concert Film
'Queen Rock Montreal' will be shown in IMAX theaters for the first time Jan. 18-21.
Roger Daltrey on the Who: ‘That Part of My Life Is Over’
Singer says he's "happy" with how things stand right now.
Top 50 Albums of 1974
Artists like Kiss and Judas Priest made their grand entrances into the world, while experts like David Bowie and the Rolling Stones pushed onward.
Hear Tom Morello on Sheryl Crow’s New Song, ‘Evolution’
It's the title track from Crow's upcoming album.
Hear the Black Keys’ New Song ‘Beautiful People (Stay High)’
It was co-written with Beck.
Black Keys Announce New Album ‘Ohio Players’
Duo collaborated with Beck, Noel Gallagher and others.