Category: Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

Gregor Benko, Who Resurrected a Vanished Musical World, Dies at 82

The New York Times – Music:
For over 60 years, he unearthed rare early piano recordings, illuminating an expressive, highly individual style that had fallen from favor.
Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.
Olivia Rodrigo, Prince: Songs to Know This Week

The New York Times – Music:
Olivia Rodrigo name-checks “The Handmaid’s Tale,” another Prince song escapes the vault and Dawn Richard brings the club to church.
A ‘Schmigadoon!’ Cast Album and More Theater to Stream

The New York Times – Movies:
Other streaming picks include a deft “Winter’s Tale,” a reimagining of a solo show about sex work and a ’70s production of Chekhov by tweens.
Karol G, Flo: Songs to Know This Week

The New York Times – Music:
Karol G returns, Steve Earle and Los Lobos link up and Temper City climbs the charts.
Shaboozey, Ariana Grande: Songs to Know This week

The New York Times – Music:
Shaboozey teams with Kehlani, Ariana Grande gets meta and Lindsay Lou convenes a team of string-band all-stars.
Victoria Monét, Sam Smith: Songs to Know This Week

The New York Times – Music:
Victoria Monét goes girl-group, Sam Smith gets a choral assist, and Chad Hugo re-emerges.
Victoria Monét, Sam Smith: Songs to Know This Week

The New York Times – Music:
Victoria Monét goes girl-group, Sam Smith gets a choral assist, and Chad Hugo re-emerges.
Clive Davis, Hitmaking Titan of the Music Industry, Dies at 94

The New York Times – Business:
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.