Folk music has traditionally been the commoner’s music, with the individual having full control over its composition. Whether fusing rock ‘n’ roll with American folk like The Byrds or blending soulful orchestrations into folk like Bon Iver, the ability of innovative artists to meld musical influences into American folk music is tremendous. Read more...

Photo: Just as The Byrds revolutionized folk music by blending it with rock ‘n’ roll, Bon Iver has shaken up the genre by introducing intricate orchestrations to give it a melancholic sound.

I’m about to write something that I never expected to think, let alone write. Myspace is cool again. Read more...

Photo: Myspace has relaunched with a sleek new interface, complete with an automatic search feature and an upgraded database of free music.