Long before it was recorded, folk music served as a way to keep stories and ideas alive. As such, music has always played an important part in protests, from Woody Guthrie to Bad Bunny. So it’s not a ...

Springsteen wasn’t the only artist to rush into this gap. The British singer-songwriter Billy Bragg released “City of Heroes,” a spirited work of turbo-folk agitprop that invokes Martin Niemöller’s ...

Musician and activist Billy Bragg spoke with host Zach McCormick about his song “City of Heroes,” dedicated to the city of Minneapolis, and shared words of support to Minnesota as resistance continues ...

“When Harry Met Sally” stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan will reunite at the Oscars for a tribute to the film’s director, Rob Reiner, sources tell us. The duo previously appeared together last year ...

When he squeezes into his bright red ski suit and puts on his Darth Vader-esque helmet, speed skier Simon Billy hears nothing and sees very little. Despite almost losing two of his senses, the ...

Federal officers killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota early on Jan. 25, and that same afternoon, Bruce Springsteen sat down in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and wrote a furious response, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Welcome to the fourth Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide the list. We considered over 30 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 12.

Billy Porter didn't hold back when asked about Nicki Minaj and her recent support of Donald Trump, making his feelings clear while walking the red carpet at a MusiCares gala. During a red carpet ...

Why musician Billy Bragg has outsourced his memoir. More than 600 friends, associates, collaborators and fans collaborate in ‘Billy Bragg: A People’s History’, a book about the life and works of a ...

Listen to new songs by GENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins), Billy Bragg, Fatboy Slim, Dirt Buyer, Mumford & Sons, Sassy 009 ft. yunè pinku, and more. “The world needs all the Woody Guthrie it can get.