It's easy to earn success recording someone else's song. However, in many cases, cover versions are better than the originals, whether by adding an innovative twist, spanning genres, or even changing ...

I’ve been a Spotify user for over a decade and, while many of my favorite playlists are ones that I’ve followed or added from other users, I still have my own fair share of personal playlists. Spotify ...

Michael Shannon and Hank Azaria are among those hitting the road to celebrate their musical heroes. It’s unprofitable, but it doesn’t matter to them.

Some broke new ground in terms of rap and rock collaborations while others had people calling out questionable lyric choices.

The Cover-to-Cover Music Festival returns to Klyde Warren Park for second year on May 30. This year's festival will be free ...

Two prominent punk rock bands are covering each other’s songs for a new split record. Rise Against and Alkaline Trio have teamed up for a special 7-inch vinyl release for their upcoming joint tour, ...

It’s no wonder so many hair metal bands recorded great cover songs in their heyday. Many of the bands that exploded in popularity during the 1980s glam metal zeitgeist cut their teeth playing clubs in ...

It's a good time to be a cover band at the Jersey Shore. “All the bands have great camaraderie, and it’s great scene,” said Thomas Jannarone, co-owner of Bar Anticipation in Lake Como and a member of ...

A new music competition will take place in Battle Creek in 2026, according to a community announcement. The event, titled Battle Creek Battle of the Bands, aims to celebrate local talent and foster a ...

On today’s “list,” Larry Potash shares B52’s Fred Schneider’s list of made-up band names, and the album covers for them designed by WGN’s graphic designer Jennifer Kohnke. Love the WGN Morning News?

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...