Category: Pop and Rock Music

Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73

The New York Times – Music:
He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized.
Jerry Blavat, D.J. Who Channeled the Soul of Philadelphia, Dies at 82

The New York Times – Music:
A live-wire personality and an epic self-promoter, he got a generation of youth in the City of Brotherly Love on its feet with little-known R&B gems.
Billy Walsh Designs Sneakers for Rihanna and Writes Songs for the Weeknd

The New York Times – Music:
Billy Walsh may be the ultimate multi-hyphenate. His sneakers have won awards. So have his hit songs with Post Malone and Justin Bieber.
Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Chloë, Cécile McLorin Salvant and others.
Sam Smith Seeks Self-Acceptance and Catharsis on ‘Gloria’

The New York Times – Music:
On the British musician’s fourth album, “Gloria,” Smith puts aside ballads for more danceable tracks that show flashes of boldness, but often retreat to generics.
The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Maneskin has a new album, a best new artist Grammy nomination and a lot of thoughts on fashion.
How to Dress Like a Rock God

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Maneskin has a new album, a best new artist Grammy nomination and a lot of thoughts on fashion.
Austin Butler on His Oscar Nomination: ‘I Wish Lisa Marie Was Here Right Now’

The New York Times – Movies:
The “Elvis” star said his best actor nomination capped an emotional few weeks: “It’s been a roller coaster lately.”
Ginny Redington Dawes, Composer of Memorable Ad Jingles, Dies at 77

The New York Times – Music:
She collaborated on the melodies for signature commercials that sang the praises of McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and other brands.
David Crosby, a King of Twitter

The New York Times – Music:
The musician relished sharing opinions big and small, sparring with fans and dispelling myths, often in sharp, hilarious quips. The vibe on the platform changed, but he posted until the end.
Indie-Rock Supergroup boygenius Returns, and More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Kim Petras, Yaeji, Arlo Parks and others.
David Crosby’s 15 Essential Songs

The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter, who died this week, created music that helped define an era and stretched across generations. Listen to six decades of tracks that tell the story of his career.