Rock

Courtney Hadwin’s “Wild Things” Teaser Is More Than Just a Song.

Rob Sheffield

How many artists really treat their fans like family? Courtney Hadwin just showed she is one of them. She posted ...

Remember the Shy Girl Who Sang “Hard to Handle”? You Will Not Recognize Courtney Hadwin Now

Rob Sheffield

It is hard to forget the moment a shy 13-year-old girl walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage. Courtney Hadwin ...

From First Note to Last Breath; Prince’s One Long Song

Rob Sheffield

Most artists get asked about their favorite song or their biggest regret. It is a very common question. But when ...

More Than a Musical: How Prince’s Spirit Lives on in Minneapolis

Rob Sheffield

In Minnesota, seeing a lot of purple usually means a Vikings football game. Or, it means fans are gathering for ...

Why Everyone Is Reacting to Courtney Hadwin’s ‘Little Miss Jagged’

Rob Sheffield

Have you ever wondered what it sounds like when an artist truly finds their own voice? People are talking about ...

Not Just Noise; “Dirty” Is Courtney Hadwin’s Rebellion

Rob Sheffield

Most people see the bright lights of a big talent show. They do not see the dark parts. After America’s ...

“You Had to Have Your Act”: Prince on Growing Up With Music Legends

Rob Sheffield

What does it take to stand next to James Brown? Prince knew. In a 2011 talk, long after many bands ...

Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad: The Song That Showed Us Prince Had Moves Like Jagger

Rob Sheffield

People love to compare great music stars. Some fans watching an old clip saw Prince in 1979 and thought one ...

The “Purple Rain” You Love Hides a Darker Secret

Rob Sheffield

Did you know the song “Purple Rain” is the reason we have “Parental Advisory” stickers? It is true. The album ...

Why Prince Became a Symbol: It Was Not Just About a Name

Rob Sheffield

Remember when the music superstar Prince suddenly became a symbol you could not even say? Many people thought it was ...