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Springsteen's 'lonely valentine' turns 35: In praise of 'Tunnel of Love'

Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" was a departure. What it also was, it turns out, was one of the great relationship albums ever.

Pete Chianca

Oct 9, 20225 min read

Watch: Bruce Springsteen, clearly ready to rock, blows away The Killers at Madison Square Garden

Bruce Springsteen (and Jake Clemons!) took to the MSG stage Saturday night to join The Killers on not 1, not 2, but 3 songs.

Pete Chianca

Oct 2, 20221 min read

'Nebraska' at 40: Bruce Springsteen's masterpiece?

Most are in agreement that Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" deserves its accolades. But is it his greatest album?

Pete Chianca

Sep 30, 20226 min read

Springsteen's soul covers album is official — here's what you need to know

Bruce Springsteen's new studio album, a collection of fifteen soul music greats titled Only The Strong Survive, will be released Nov. 11.

Pete Chianca

Sep 29, 20222 min read

'Magic' at 15: Why it's one of Springsteen's greatest albums

The 15th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's "Magic" seemed like a great excuse to give it some long overdue appreciation.

Pete Chianca

Sep 25, 20229 min read

Jann Wenner accidentally announces new Springsteen album, and other news

Bruce Springsteen is releasing a "stunning" new album this fall according to Jann Wenner, who knows a thing or two about reporting stuff.

Pete Chianca

Sep 14, 20222 min read

So how do we feel about the Bruce Springsteen soul covers album?

Bruce Springsteen is rumored to be doing an album of soul covers. But should he be?

Pete Chianca

Aug 24, 20222 min read

Meet Kayla Padilla, creator of Springsteen Heardle!

Kayla Padilla is the Bruce fan extraordinaire who created Springsteen Heardle, the guess-the-Springsteen-song game.

Jesse Jackson

Aug 19, 20221 min read

Springsteen's 'The Rising' at 20: Here's why it remains a staggering achievement

20 years later, "The Rising" remains the definitive artistic response to Sept. 11 — and one of Bruce Springsteen's greatest achievements.

Pete Chianca

Jul 29, 20228 min read

It's the optics, stupid: Why the Springsteen ticket brouhaha is so galling

So I'm starting to feel like the Springsteen/Ticketmaster mess is about 25% pricing and 75% poor optics.

Pete Chianca

Jul 27, 20222 min read

Irate Springsteen fans: Here's how to speak out against Ticketmaster

Springsteen fans can help ensure Ticketmaster is not allowed to engage in dynamic pricing in the first place.

Pete Chianca

Jul 23, 20224 min read

Congrats Grandpa Bruce! Here's a Springsteen playlist for Lily Harper

Let's face it, Bruce Springsteen has been practicing being a grandpa for years. And now he is one.

Pete Chianca

Jul 15, 20222 min read

LONG TIME COMIN': Springsteen announces 2023 U.S. tour details

Dates for Bruce Springsteen's 2023 U.S. tour have been frustratingly elusive — until now.

Pete Chianca

Jul 12, 20222 min read

Throwback Thursday: The Philly Elvis tells all!

"Elvis" is in theaters and Philly Elvis was on Set Lusting Bruce in this throwback episode, recalling his Springsteen stage adventure.

Jesse Jackson

Jul 7, 20221 min read

PODCAST: Meet Jamie Seh, sports director, 'Cuse alum, Springsteen fan

Jamie Seh, sports director of WKMG TV in Orlando, talks about her passion for sports, and her love of Bruce Springsteen's music.

Jesse Jackson

Jul 5, 20221 min read

FLASHBACK: The greatest Springsteen selfie ever?

Jessica V. joined Jesse on Set Lusting Bruce to talk about her 2017 viral Springsteen selfie that's still making the rounds today.

Jesse Jackson

Jun 26, 20221 min read

Watch: Bruce Springsteen joins Paul McCartney AGAIN — this time at Glastonbury

Bruce Springsteen popped in on Sir Paul McCartney at the Glastonbury Festival. This is becoming a habit.

Pete Chianca

Jun 25, 20221 min read

Watch: 'Local boy' Springsteen joins Paul McCartney on stage in N.J.

Watch as Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney tackle "Glory Days" and "I Want To Be Your Man" at MetLife Stadium.

Pete Chianca

Jun 17, 20221 min read

Springsteen, on E Street Radio, promises "a full-tilt rock 'n' roll show" in 2023

Bruce Springsteen appeared with host Jim Rotolo on E Street Radio Tuesday to promise "a full-tilt rock 'n' roll show" in 2023.

Pete Chianca

May 24, 20221 min read

Here they come! It's the Bruce Springsteen Not-Quite-News Roundup

Tour announcement? No! New album? No! But there's still Bruce Springsteen news, clips and videos to be had, and we've got them right here.

Pete Chianca

May 11, 20222 min read

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