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- See the Network, Which Isn’t Green Day in Disguise, Perform on ‘Fallon’Long-dormant costumed new wave band plays "Threat Level Midnight" for late-night TV debut
- The Greatness of Nina Simone: Listen to Our Podcast on the Legendary SingerNina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, looks back at his legendary sister's life and music on our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast
- Taylor Swift Cancels Tour Amid ‘Unprecedented Pandemic’"I'm so disappointed that I won't be able to see you in person as soon as I wanted to. I miss you terribly and can't wait til we can all safely be at shows together again"
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: How Janet Jackson Made Her Greatest HitsJam and Lewis discuss making Janet Jackson's "Nasty," "That's The Way Love Goes," and more
- Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Shot, Two of Her French Bulldogs StolenPop artist is offering a half-million-dollar reward
- Springsteen Recalls Early Guitar Memories in New Clip From Podcast With ObamaConversation taken from episode three of Renegades, which will premiere March 1st
- Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Expected to Make ‘Full Recovery’ After ShootingRyan Fischer was shot earlier this week while walking pop star's two French bulldogs, who were stolen by the suspect
- Brandy Clark Recruits Lindsey Buckingham for Updated ‘The Past Is the Past’Former Fleetwood Mac member appears on a new version of the Your Life Is a Record closing track
- Elle King and Miranda Lambert Duet on ‘Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)’Former tourmates blow off steam in a euphoric collaboration
- Willie Nelson to Write ‘Letters to America’ in New BookCountry music legend muses about the "endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans" in upcoming collection
Long-dormant costumed new wave band plays "Threat Level Midnight" for late-night TV debut
Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, looks back at his legendary sister's life and music on our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast
"I'm so disappointed that I won't be able to see you in person as soon as I wanted to. I miss you terribly and can't wait til we can all safely be at shows together again"
Jam and Lewis discuss making Janet Jackson's "Nasty," "That's The Way Love Goes," and more
Pop artist is offering a half-million-dollar reward
Conversation taken from episode three of Renegades, which will premiere March 1st
Ryan Fischer was shot earlier this week while walking pop star's two French bulldogs, who were stolen by the suspect
Former Fleetwood Mac member appears on a new version of the Your Life Is a Record closing track
Former tourmates blow off steam in a euphoric collaboration
Country music legend muses about the "endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans" in upcoming collection
The New York Times©
- ‘Drivers License’ Is a Runaway Hit. See How Olivia Rodrigo Made Her No. 1 Song.The singer-songwriter and actress, 18, explains how she wrote her first-ever single — after a good cry, with TikTok in mind — before it took over the world.
- Post Malone Covers Hootie & the Blowfish, and 10 More New SongsHear tracks by Pop Smoke, Jade Bird, Adrian Younge and others.
- He Was a ‘Bad Boy’ Harpsichordist, and the Best of His AgeScott Ross, who would have turned 70 this year, died young of AIDS — but not before recording all 555 Scarlatti sonatas.
- 50 Years Later, Gamble and Huff’s Philly Sound Stirs the SoulThe songwriters and producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s Black-owned label Philadelphia International Records turned a city’s aesthetic into a movement that reverberated around the world.
- Yuval Waldman, Bridge-Building Violinist, Is Dead at 74A conductor as well as a skilled soloist, he liked to spotlight music composed in times of oppression, including the Holocaust.
- Antoine Hodge, Opera Singer With a Powerful Work Ethic, Dies at 38Mr. Hodge, a bass-baritone, was recently a chorus member in “Porgy and Bess” at the Metropolitan Opera. He died of Covid-19.
- Rapper’s Arrest Awakens Rage in Spanish Youth Chafing in PandemicNearly two weeks of sometimes violent demonstrations have turned into a collective outcry from young adults who see bleak futures and precious time lost to lockdowns.
- Lady Gaga’s Dogs Are Returned SafelyThieves in Los Angeles stole the French bulldogs two days earlier, shooting the man who had been walking them on a Hollywood avenue.
- From Easter Island, a Pianist EmergesMahani Teave, 38 and likely the only professional classical performer from the remote island, has released her first album.
- 'Diary of a Song': Behind the Making of the Hit Series Nearly 20 episodes in, the making-of video series is popular with viewers and artists alike, thanks to a collaborative team’s approach to breaking down a hit.
- How a Gen-Z Disney Star Wrote a Runaway HitSee how the singer-songwriter and actress wrote her chart-topping first single — after a good cry and with TikTok in mind.
- ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Review: Fame and FamilyA documentary captures the creation of Eilish’s multiple-Grammy-winning debut album, recorded at home but poised to go global.
- California Lost 175,000 ‘Creative Economy’ Jobs, Study Finds“There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is driving it,” said Representative Karen Bass of California.
- Florence Birdwell, Singing Teacher to Broadway Stars, Dies at 96She was a tough yet empathetic voice professor at Oklahoma City University for 67 years. Two of her students, Kelli O’Hara and Kristin Chenoweth, won Tony Awards.
- Julien Baker Explores the Art of Doubt on ‘Little Oblivions’The Tennessee singer and songwriter’s third album upends assumptions and embraces new sonic elements.
- Lady Gaga’s Dogs Are Stolen and Dog Walker Is ShotThe Los Angeles police said that two French bulldogs were taken Wednesday night and that a dog walker was critically injured. Lady Gaga is offering a reward for their safe return, a representative said.
- Lincoln Center Will Head Outside Its Closed Theaters to PerformOfficials announced plans to create 10 outdoor spaces for pandemic-era performances and rehearsals, and to work with blood drives and food banks.
- 10 Classical Concerts to Stream in MarchMitsuko Uchida, the Louisiana Philharmonic and a performance organized by Teju Cole are among the highlights.
- 5 Things to Do This WeekendOur critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.
- New York City’s Arts and Recreation Employment Down 66%, Report SaysThe New York State comptroller’s office details the effects of the pandemic’s devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance.
- History Meets the Present on the ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ AlbumThe songs inspired by Shaka King’s film about the 1969 police killing of the Illinois Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton mostly don’t appear in the movie, but they expand its story.
- Billie Eilish Is in the Mood for Love (and a Weighted Blanket)The singer-songwriter gets candid about her new documentary, her dream first date and her perfume obsession.
- Love Classical Music? Anthony Tommasini Recommends Contemporary ComposersThe New York Times’s Culture editor has questions. Our chief classical music critic has answers.
- Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: The Latest Podcast DuoTheir new show, “Renegades: Born in the USA,” features the 44th president and the musician speaking intimately and expansively on topics like race, fatherhood and the country’s painful divisions.
- Daft Punk Announces Breakup After 28 YearsThe enigmatic, influential French electronic-music duo released four albums and collected six Grammys throughout a career marked by a disinterest in fame.
- Despite Rebukes, Morgan Wallen Earns a Sixth Week at No. 1The country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” continues to perform well on the Billboard chart, three weeks after he was caught on video using a racial slur.
- Jay-Z Sells Half of Ace of Spades Champagne Brand to LVMHLVMH, owner of Dom Pérignon, will acquire half of Armand de Brignac, Jay-Z’s Champagne line known as Ace of Spades.
- New York’s Pop-Up Concerts Kick Off With Jazz at a Vaccination SiteThe musician Jon Batiste led a band through the Javits Center to begin half a year of unannounced performances throughout the state.
The singer-songwriter and actress, 18, explains how she wrote her first-ever single — after a good cry, with TikTok in mind — before it took over the world.
Hear tracks by Pop Smoke, Jade Bird, Adrian Younge and others.
Scott Ross, who would have turned 70 this year, died young of AIDS — but not before recording all 555 Scarlatti sonatas.
The songwriters and producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s Black-owned label Philadelphia International Records turned a city’s aesthetic into a movement that reverberated around the world.
A conductor as well as a skilled soloist, he liked to spotlight music composed in times of oppression, including the Holocaust.
Mr. Hodge, a bass-baritone, was recently a chorus member in “Porgy and Bess” at the Metropolitan Opera. He died of Covid-19.
Nearly two weeks of sometimes violent demonstrations have turned into a collective outcry from young adults who see bleak futures and precious time lost to lockdowns.
Thieves in Los Angeles stole the French bulldogs two days earlier, shooting the man who had been walking them on a Hollywood avenue.
Mahani Teave, 38 and likely the only professional classical performer from the remote island, has released her first album.
Nearly 20 episodes in, the making-of video series is popular with viewers and artists alike, thanks to a collaborative team’s approach to breaking down a hit.
See how the singer-songwriter and actress wrote her chart-topping first single — after a good cry and with TikTok in mind.
A documentary captures the creation of Eilish’s multiple-Grammy-winning debut album, recorded at home but poised to go global.
“There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is driving it,” said Representative Karen Bass of California.
She was a tough yet empathetic voice professor at Oklahoma City University for 67 years. Two of her students, Kelli O’Hara and Kristin Chenoweth, won Tony Awards.
The Tennessee singer and songwriter’s third album upends assumptions and embraces new sonic elements.
The Los Angeles police said that two French bulldogs were taken Wednesday night and that a dog walker was critically injured. Lady Gaga is offering a reward for their safe return, a representative said.
Officials announced plans to create 10 outdoor spaces for pandemic-era performances and rehearsals, and to work with blood drives and food banks.
Mitsuko Uchida, the Louisiana Philharmonic and a performance organized by Teju Cole are among the highlights.
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.
The New York State comptroller’s office details the effects of the pandemic’s devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance.
The songs inspired by Shaka King’s film about the 1969 police killing of the Illinois Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton mostly don’t appear in the movie, but they expand its story.
The singer-songwriter gets candid about her new documentary, her dream first date and her perfume obsession.
The New York Times’s Culture editor has questions. Our chief classical music critic has answers.
Their new show, “Renegades: Born in the USA,” features the 44th president and the musician speaking intimately and expansively on topics like race, fatherhood and the country’s painful divisions.
The enigmatic, influential French electronic-music duo released four albums and collected six Grammys throughout a career marked by a disinterest in fame.
The country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” continues to perform well on the Billboard chart, three weeks after he was caught on video using a racial slur.
LVMH, owner of Dom Pérignon, will acquire half of Armand de Brignac, Jay-Z’s Champagne line known as Ace of Spades.
The musician Jon Batiste led a band through the Javits Center to begin half a year of unannounced performances throughout the state.
BBC Latest Releases©
- The Invisible - Rispah A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
- Ladyhawke - Anxiety Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
- Bobby Womack - The Poet Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
- TrioVD - Maze One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
- Jack Savoretti - Before the Storm Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
- Flats - Better Living Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
- George Frideric Handel - Alceste (soprano: Lucy Crowe; tenor: Benjamin Hulett; bass-baritone: Andrew Foster-Williams; Early Opera Company; conductor: Christian Curnyn) The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
- Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
- Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
- Hollie Cook - Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
- The Band Perry - The Band Perry Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
- Dexys - One Day I’m Going to Soar Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
- Public Image Ltd - This is PiL Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
- The Pond - The Pond An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
- Architects - Daybreaker A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
- Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
- 2:54 - 2:54 A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
- The Bamboos - Medicine Man The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
- Rumer - Boys Don’t Cry Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
- Sugar - Copper Blue NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
Metacritic©
- Banane Bleue by François & the Atlas Mountains
The sixth full-length release for the indie-pop band led by François Marry was produced by Jaakko Eino Kalevi.Label: DominoRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- 1970 [Box Set] by Bob Dylan
The three-disc archival collection from the singer-songwriter includes the full May 1970 session with George Harrison and other sessions for the New Morning and Self Portrait albums as well as unreleased tracks, demos and outtakes.Label: Sony MusicRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Way Down in the Rust Bucket [Live] by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
The latest archive release from the Canadian rock artist is the live recording from November 13, 1990 at a bar in Santa Cruz, California, where they played some songs from 1990's Ragged Glory for the first time live.Label: RepriseRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- The Shadow I Remember by Cloud Nothings
The latest full-length release for the Cleveland indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi was produced by Steve Albini.Label: Carpark RecordsRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- In Quiet Moments by Lost Horizons
The second full-length release for the duo of Simon Raymonde and Richard Thomas features guest appearances from Rosie Blair, C. Duncan, Gemma Dunleavy, John Grant, Laura Groves, Ren Harvieu, The Hempolics, Penelope Isles, KookieLou, Kavi Kwai, Marissa Nadler, Cameron Neal, Karen Peris, Porridge Radio, Tim Smith, and Ural Thomas.Label: Bella UnionRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Nature Always Wins by Maxïmo Park
The seventh full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen and features a guest appearance from Pauline Murray.Label: Prolifica RecordingsRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Shyga! The Sunlight Mound by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
The fourth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was partially recorded at lead singer Jack McEwan's home studio.Label: Marathon ArtistsRelease Date: Feb 05, 2021
- Song of Love & Revolution by The Telescopes
The 12th full-length release for the British band led by Stephen Lawrie was recorded ad mastered over four weeks.Label: Tapete RecordsRelease Date: Feb 05, 2021
- That's Life by Willie Nelson
The second Frank Sinatra tribute album from the country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Diana Krall. Label: LegacyRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Invisible Cities by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
The latest full-length release from the duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie was originally created for a Leo Warner-directed multimedia stage production based on Italo Calvino's 1972 novel Invisible Cities. Label: Artificial PinearchRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- In Ferneaux by Blanck Mass
The latest release for Benjamin John Power's solo electronic project features two 20-minutes long tracks.Label: Sacred BonesRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Working With God by Melvins
This is the latest full-length release for the Melvins line-up that includes Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Mike Dillard (also known as "Melvins 1983").Label: IpecacRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Detroit Stories by Alice Cooper
The latest full-length solo release for the shock rocker features a few songs from his 2019 EP Breadcrumbs, new covers and songs.Label: Ear MusicRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Vol. 4 [Super Deluxe Edition] [Box Set] by Black Sabbath
The remaster of the British heavy metal band's 1972 album includes previously unreleased studio outtakes, alternative takes, false starts, and 16 live tracks from several concerts from March 1973. Label: RhinoRelease Date: Feb 12, 2021
- Little Oblivions by Julien Baker
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Memphis by Calvin Lauber and mixed by Craig Silvey.Label: MatadorRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- An Overview on Phenomenal Nature by Cassandra Jenkins
The second full-length solo release for the New York folk artist was produced by Josh Kaufman.Label: Ba Da Bing RecordsRelease Date: Feb 19, 2021
- Believer by Smerz
This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg.Label: XLRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Carnage by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
The surprise release for the latest full-length collaboration between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis was recorded over a week.Label: N/ARelease Date: Feb 25, 2021
- For Those That Wish to Exist by Architects
The ninth full-length release for the British metalcore band features guest appearances from Mike Kerr, Winston McCall, and Simon Neil.Label: EpitaphRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
- Echo by Indigo Sparke
The debut full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was co-produced with Adrianne Lenker.Label: Sacred BonesRelease Date: Feb 19, 2021
The sixth full-length release for the indie-pop band led by François Marry was produced by Jaakko Eino Kalevi.Label: DominoRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The three-disc archival collection from the singer-songwriter includes the full May 1970 session with George Harrison and other sessions for the New Morning and Self Portrait albums as well as unreleased tracks, demos and outtakes.Label: Sony MusicRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The latest archive release from the Canadian rock artist is the live recording from November 13, 1990 at a bar in Santa Cruz, California, where they played some songs from 1990's Ragged Glory for the first time live.Label: RepriseRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Cleveland indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi was produced by Steve Albini.Label: Carpark RecordsRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The second full-length release for the duo of Simon Raymonde and Richard Thomas features guest appearances from Rosie Blair, C. Duncan, Gemma Dunleavy, John Grant, Laura Groves, Ren Harvieu, The Hempolics, Penelope Isles, KookieLou, Kavi Kwai, Marissa Nadler, Cameron Neal, Karen Peris, Porridge Radio, Tim Smith, and Ural Thomas.Label: Bella UnionRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The seventh full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen and features a guest appearance from Pauline Murray.Label: Prolifica RecordingsRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was partially recorded at lead singer Jack McEwan's home studio.Label: Marathon ArtistsRelease Date: Feb 05, 2021
The 12th full-length release for the British band led by Stephen Lawrie was recorded ad mastered over four weeks.Label: Tapete RecordsRelease Date: Feb 05, 2021
The second Frank Sinatra tribute album from the country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Diana Krall. Label: LegacyRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The latest full-length release from the duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie was originally created for a Leo Warner-directed multimedia stage production based on Italo Calvino's 1972 novel Invisible Cities. Label: Artificial PinearchRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The latest release for Benjamin John Power's solo electronic project features two 20-minutes long tracks.Label: Sacred BonesRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
This is the latest full-length release for the Melvins line-up that includes Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Mike Dillard (also known as "Melvins 1983").Label: IpecacRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the shock rocker features a few songs from his 2019 EP Breadcrumbs, new covers and songs.Label: Ear MusicRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The remaster of the British heavy metal band's 1972 album includes previously unreleased studio outtakes, alternative takes, false starts, and 16 live tracks from several concerts from March 1973. Label: RhinoRelease Date: Feb 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Memphis by Calvin Lauber and mixed by Craig Silvey.Label: MatadorRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the New York folk artist was produced by Josh Kaufman.Label: Ba Da Bing RecordsRelease Date: Feb 19, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg.Label: XLRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The surprise release for the latest full-length collaboration between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis was recorded over a week.Label: N/ARelease Date: Feb 25, 2021
The ninth full-length release for the British metalcore band features guest appearances from Mike Kerr, Winston McCall, and Simon Neil.Label: EpitaphRelease Date: Feb 26, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was co-produced with Adrianne Lenker.Label: Sacred BonesRelease Date: Feb 19, 2021
