Now Hear This: Feb. 2026

Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new ...
The Charlatan

Editor and contributor picks: Black History Month media favourites by Black creators

To highlight Black History Month, the Charlatan's editors and contributors gathered their favourite media by Black creators.

'What is yours won't miss you': Eve receives Grammy for 'You Got Me' 26 years later

Eve recorded a verse on The Roots' "You Got Me," but she wasn't given credit for her contribution to the 2000 Grammy winner.
American Songwriter

3 Classic Rock Songs From 1977 That Are Defined by Their Iconic Guitar Riffs

See how these iconic guitar riffs by Heart, AC/DC, and Blue Öyster Cult defined some of the biggest rock songs from 1977.

Nirvana's most controversial song and why it made a US President smash up his own kid's CD

Kurt Cobain was convinced no one could misunderstand the intent of the lyrics to this track. Sadly, many still did ...
American Songwriter

The Final Song The Beatles Recorded for ‘Abbey Road,’ Written by John Lennon, Became One of George Harrison’s Favorites

"I think this is possibly my favorite one on the album," said George Harrison of this 'Abbey Road' track. "The lyrics are so simple." ...
ThyBlackMan on MSN

Phyllis Hyman’s “You Know How to Love Me” is an upbeat love song that gets it right

A deep look at Phyllis Hyman’s You Know How to Love Me exploring the voice emotion and legacy behind one of the greatest R and B love songs of 1979 and why it still resonates today.