Why I Don’t Take the Right to Perform Freely for Granted
In June, female singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for performing at a 2024 concert without wearing a hijab.
Songwriter Gail Silverman, aka G., Releases ‘The Womb’ Ahead of Mother’s Day
Florida singer-songwriter Gail Silverman, aka G., found inspiration for her latest single in the most unlikely of places: The bathtub.
Mom-to-Be Nita Strauss Picks Guitarist Anna Cara for Alice Cooper: Why it Matters
We’re rooting for Gen Z guitar sensation Anna Cara on stage with Alice Cooper in 2026.
Taylor Swift’s Elizabeth Taylor Video Celebrates Hollywood’s Most Iconic Mother
The video released this week, initially on Spotify and Apple Music, pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor, taking us through her life by way of her cinematic journey.
D.C. Musician Erin Frisby on the Minneapolis Tragedies That Fueled Her Haunting, Cathartic New Music
D.C. musician Erin Frisby didn’t want to write songs about the tragedies in Minneapolis. But it was the only way she could come to terms with what happened.
Gibson and Musician Mom Fatoumata Diawara Unveil Signature Epiphone SG
With the Fatoumata Diawara signature Epiphone SG, the musician mom is the first woman of color to receive an Epiphone signature guitar.
Dolly Parton Turns 80, Sets the Music World on Fire with New Single
As she marks her 80th birthday today, Dolly Parton releases a new single
My 10 Favorite Grateful Dead Songs, Ranked
Here are my 10 favorite Grateful Dead songs, in honor of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir, who passed away last week.
Five Favorite Moments from the CBGB Festival in NYC
The CBGB Festival delivered on its promise of punk rock bliss, with iconic bands like Lunachicks playing alongside newcomers like Pinkshift. NYC-based Rockmommy correspondent MIchele Stork reports.
Courteney Cox’s Drumming Videos Are Killing it Right Now
When 61-year-old actor and mom Courteney Cox took up drums not too long ago, I thought it was cute. Now I think she’s fierce.
I Covered the Lilith Fair as a College Journalist — and Now the Documentary is Making Me Miss 1998
The Lilith Fair was the first event I covered as a college reporter in the summer of 1998. Watching the Hulu documentary is bittersweet.
Why We’re All Freaking Out About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement
One of the first songs I ever taught on guitar was Taylor Swift’s 2008 hit “Love Story,” — so I’m a sucker for a good love story, like the one that broke yesterday of Swift’s engagement..
