Antimusic Rock — The 50th anniversary of ABBA's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest on April 6th 1974 has been thoroughly celebrated all over the world more info

Stereogum — Add Jack White to the long list of musicians who’ve objected to Donald Trump using his music, which lately has included the likes of ABBA, Foo Fighters, Isaac Hayes, Neil Young, and Celine Dion. more info

Stereogum — Reunited Swedish pop greats ABBA have joined the growing lists of artists who don’t want their music played at Donald Trump rallies. In the past few weeks, Beyoncé and Foo Fighters objected to the Trump campaign’s use of their songs. Now, ABB... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday John Taylor (Duran Duran). All you need is now. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our “Guilty Pleasures” Sound Check on Duran Duran’s Rio and other albums (by ABBA, Def Leppard, Coldplay and more) we love to listen to home a... more info

Stereogum — Last year, the Japanese House released the lovely album In The End It Always Does . Since then, the indie-pop project of Amber Bain shared an ABBA cover, and today she’s back with the uplifting new ditty “Smiley Face.” more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran). Don’t know what you’re thinking, don’t even know what you’re drinking. Read our “Guilty Pleasures” Sound Check on Duran Duran’s Rio and other albums (by ABBA, Def Leppard, Coldplay and more) we ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — After attending ABBA’s Voyage show, Gilmour is open to the idea of a holographic presentation of his former band’s material. David Gilmour Is Open to a Pink Floyd Hologram Show, Under “Very Difficult and Onerous Conditions” Jo Vito more info

Consequence Of Sound — ABBA, The Chicks, and Bill Withers are also among "the defining sounds of history" preserved this year. Green Day, Notorious B.I.G., and Blondie Albums Added to National Recording Registry Eddie Fu more info

Stereogum — In 2021, ABBA reunited and released Voyage , their first new album in 40 years. Now, the Swedish pop band is reflecting on “Waterloo” winning the Eurovision Song Contest 50 years ago today. more info

New York Post — An avatar show is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027. more info