The acoustic punk song is a time-honored tradition that has seen a rise — due to necessity — during this year of isolation. This edition of In Defense of the Genre looks at 30 songs from throughout ...

Pink Floyd is an English rock band that released the album “Wish You Were Here.” Mixed reviews were received when the song was released, but despite the critics, it was an instant success. The song ...

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This song, which hit No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, is an acoustic-driven tune. But it isn’t exactly soft. It’s actually a driving song with sharp rhythms and a great bit of propulsion. The group’s ...

While Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, that doesn’t mean we can’t get in our feelings. What better way to reflect on past relationships, future loves, and everything in between than with ...

If Fearless Records’ Punk Goes Acoustic series is indicative of anything, it’s that alternative artists can’t resist the opportunity to pick up an acoustic guitar. While a number of our favorites have ...

Led Zeppelin started as a psychedelic blues band in the last 1960s. It didn’t take long for them to prove they had a soft side with their more delicate work in the folk and country genres. They never ...

Sometimes, a solid rock song just needs to have its production stripped down and its instrumentation broken down into basic parts to really shine. Plenty of rock stars have performed “unplugged” ...

Buckle up, Swifties: Taylor has even more music coming out. Just one day after the release of her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” the pop star announced she has re-recorded acoustic versions ...

The most memorable guitar tunes are found with these 10 most popular acoustic guitar songs of all time. The acoustic guitar is probably one of the most common and most popular instruments today. It is ...

Taylor Swift has dropped some new versions of The Life of a Showgirl, this time she’s going unplugged with a few of the album’s songs. The acoustic tracks are available on four new CDs on the musician ...

Taylor Swift performs onstage during The Eras Tour" at Rogers Centre on Nov. 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario ( Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Buckle up, Swifties: Taylor has ...