A pop star keeps accidentally going viral with decade-old songs. It has saved her career.

TikTok randomly gave Zara Larsson a second chance at pop stardom, and she's made a name for herself by assuming the identity ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

50 Years Ago: Aerosmith Levels Up With ‘Same Old Song and Dance’

Aerosmith leveled up dramatically on their sophomore album, Get Your Wings, and they proved that evolution with the release of lead single "Same Old Song and Dance" on March 19, 1974. "On 'Same Old ...
Today

A 60-Year-Old Song Is a Viral Hit Thanks to Tiktok — Even If the Singer Wasn't Sure What It Is

TikTok often popularizes songs from music’s biggest and buzziest artists. But one of the most viral songs right now was recorded in 1961. More than six decades ago, singer Connie Francis recorded ...
The New York Times

In the Age of the Algorithm, Roots Music Is Rising

Streaming services are helping revive America’s most old-fashioned, undigital genre. Charley Crockett, a rising star in the roots-music field, performing in Nashville, Ind., in May.Credit...Kristine ...
Forbes

Madonna’s Hit Almost Breaks Back Into The Top 10 Three Decades After Its Release

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Madonna’s decades-old classic single "Erotica" returns to multiple ...