Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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Top 30 Rock Songs of 2023
Perfect for a year-end playlist.
10 Biggest Classic Rock Stories of 2023
From last songs to last shows, a look at what went down this year.
41 Songs Featuring Actual Dates
Get your calendars out.
Hear Tom Petty’s ‘Love Is a Long Road’ in New ‘Grand Theft Auto’
'Full Moon Fever' song soundtracks the trailer for the video game's sixth installment.
Rolling Stones Announce 2024 North American Tour
They're set to return for the first time since 2021's No Filter dates.
Tedeschi Trucks to Open for Eagles While Donald Fagen Recovers
The Steely Dan frontman is still off the road dealing with an undisclosed illness.
Watch a Short Documentary Film About the Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’
Behind the making of the last ever Beatles song.
Bob Seger Surprises Patty Loveless With Hall of Fame Performance
It's the first time Seger has played live since 2019.
Heart to Play First Concert Together Since 2019
Band will perform on New Year's Eve in their hometown of Seattle.
How ‘The Exorcist’ Accidentally Made ‘Tubular Bells’ a Hit Album
The hit horror movie helped the initially unpopular album sell over 15 million copies.
Watch Mick Jagger Make Surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ Appearance
All three members of the Stones have made appearances on TV shows recently, promoting their new album, 'Hackney Diamonds.'
40 Years Ago: The Police Get Psychoanalytic on ‘Synchronicity II’
Sting took inspiration from the works of Carl Jung for the 'Synchronicity' hit single.
36 Songs That Were Offered or Intended for Other Artists
These tracks nearly went home with different acts.
Neil Young Announces New Album, ‘Before and After’
LP features 12 acoustic re-recordings of older songs plus one previously unreleased composition.
Listen to Two Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Songs
Tracks come from the 'Wildflowers' and 'Mojo' sessions.
See John Mayer Blend ‘Dark Star’ and ‘Your Body Is a Wonderland’
Guitarist segued between the Grateful Dead classic and his 2001 solo hit at recent Chicago concert.