Stereogum — Look out! Here comes the cult-beloved rock legend Todd Rundgren, and he's got takes! Rundgren has never been shy about sharing his opinions. In 2021, for instance, Rundgren said that he wasn't attending his own Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction be... more info

Stereogum — This week Carole King, Diane Warren, and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt — all of whom appear on the New York Times' hotly-debated new list of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters — each wrote five-by-five mini puzzles for the publica... more info

Obscure Sound — San Francisco-based artist Michellar crafts a heartfelt, reflective journey on new full-length REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW, channeling a lifelong connection to music rekindled after decades away. Drawing from folk inspirations like Peter, Paul and... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Carole King released Tapestry. Fun fact: This was the first album Beck’s dad (and last week’s birthday boy), David Campbell, played on. Read Dan Wilson (Semisonic) on how co-writing a song with King laid the foundation for his... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Carole King. We will still love you tomorrow, especially since it marks the 55th anniversary of your classic Tapestry. Read Dan Wilson (Semisonic) on how co-writing a song with King laid the foundation for his career: The post Happy Bi... more info

Stereogum — Billie Eilish's “Wildflower" won the Grammy for Song Of The Year. The songwriters' award was presented to Eilish and her brother/creative partner Finneas by Carole King, whose magnum opus Tapestry turns 55 this year. "Wildflower" was up against Bad... more info

Stereogum — Recently we saw Robbie Williams cover Wet Leg in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, only to see Wet Leg cover Empire Of The Sun (not Robbie Williams) in the same venue. Now Mumford & Sons have covered a younger female star in the Live Lounge,. more info

Obscure Sound — A soulful, heart-aching immersion takes hold on “Hungry Ghost,” a track from Phellotape that enamors in its mixture of melodic vocals, brass-y suaveness, and gorgeous string infusions. Comprising Alice Phelps and Tom Twemlow, the UK-based infuse ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Carole King released debut album Writer. We can recall, we can remember. Read Dan Wilson (Semisonic) on how co-writing a song with King laid the foundation for his career: The post Carole King Released Debut Album “Writer” 55 ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Carole King. We will still love you tomorrow, especially since it marks the 54th anniversary of your classic Tapestry. Read Dan Wilson (Semisonic) on how co-writing a song with King laid the foundation for his career: The post Happy Bi... more info