Rock Producer Says Video Games Gave Us Pop Music’s New Sound
A famed producer blames video games for giving us Taylor Swift, a grievance against consoles, boys and the charts.
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Feist Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Gets Covered By Jeff Tweedy, Finneas, & Charlotte Cornfield
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Veracruz Rings With ‘La Bamba’ Every Hour — Here’s How the Real Fandango Works
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Florence Road Land Top Slot at Ohana After Gear Stolen: ‘It Means a Lot for a Little Irish Band’
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Madonna Returns to the VMAs Tonight After Over Two Decades Away
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Madonna Leads the Pack as MTV Announces 2026 VMAs Lineup With Snoop Dogg Hosting
How to watch the 2026 MTV VMAs: Madonna returns, Snoop hosts, and the full lineup of performers and nominees.