Category: Pop and Rock Music

Bob Dylan Always Gives the Camera What It Wants

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new ad campaign for the fashion brand Céline reveals the 81-year-old troubadour’s hidden talent.
As a Film Revives Elvis’s Legacy, the Presleys Fight Over His Estate

The New York Times – Music:
After the death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s ex-wife initiated a legal battle with her granddaughter over control of the family trust.
The Russian Singer Shaman Changes His Tune to Support Putin

The New York Times – Music:
As the Kremlin seeks to remake Russia’s institutions to comport with its militaristic worldview, cultural figures are picking a side. One singer made his choice — and is growing rich.
David Lindley, ‘Musician’s Musician’ to the Rock Elite, Dies at 78

The New York Times – Music:
He worked with a wide range of luminaries, most notably Jackson Browne, and there was seemingly no stringed instrument he couldn’t play.
Punk Producer Glen ‘Spot’ Lockett’s 10 Essential Recordings

The New York Times – Music:
As the house producer for SST Records, Lockett shaped the sound of hardcore from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. He died last week at 72.
Punk Producer Glen ‘Spot’ Lockett’s 10 Essential Recordings

The New York Times – Music:
As the house producer for SST Records, Lockett shaped the sound of hardcore from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. He died last week at 72.
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dies at 71

The New York Times – Music:
The last surviving original member of the classic Southern rock group, he played the soaring slide guitar solo on “Free Bird” and co-wrote “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Steve Mackey, a Mainstay of the Britpop Band Pulp, Dies at 56

The New York Times – Music:
Shortly after he joined that long-running group in 1987, it rose from obscurity to chart-topping success in what came to be called the Cool Britannia era.
Nicki Minaj Returns Ready to Rumble, and 8 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Kali Uchis and Summer Walker, Arlo Parks, 6lack and others.
Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town

The New York Times – Business:
Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.
Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea

The New York Times – Sports:
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA

The New York Times – Music:
The chord progressions in Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” are part of a debate about just how much of a piece of music can be protected by law.