In Esther Yi’s weird and wondrous ‘Y/N,’ a bored young woman in thrall to a boy band buys a one-way ticket to Seoul.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Book Review: ‘Y/N,’ by Esther Yi
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‘Naatu Naatu’ From ‘RRR’ Wins Best Original Song
The New York Times – Movies:The rollicking dance hit beat out two songs featuring American pop megastars.
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Lady Gaga Wipes Off Makeup for Oscars Performance of ‘Hold My Hand’
The New York Times – Movies:The artist wasn’t even set to take the stage. Instead she exchanged her initially glamorous look for a stripped-down one to suit her intense delivery.
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Spot, Record Producer Who Captured the Fury of 1980s Punk, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:A lifelong jazz aficionado, he changed course to produce bands like Black Flag and Hüsker Dü for the influential SST label.
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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.
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Nia Archives Is a Rising Dance Star in the U.K.
The New York Times – Music:The 23-year-old British musician is a breakout star of a dance-music revival largely led by Black women artists. Her new EP, “Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall,” is out Friday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.