Category: Pop and Rock Music

Greg Freeman Is Trying to Level Up Without Selling Out

The New York Times – Music:
The incisive rocker’s impressive new album, “All Set the Bone,” may make his D.I.Y. impulses difficult to maintain.
What Our Critic’s Been Listening to Lately (and More Phone Songs)

The New York Times – Music:
Dial up songs from Greg Freeman, the Womack Sisters and Jim Croce.
Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Shows Her Range

The New York Times – Music:
Hits like “Love to Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love” made her a face of disco, but a new compilation shows Summer’s detours into rock, synth-pop, country and other sounds.
Stevie Wonder’s Outtake and 8 More Songs We’re Talking About

The New York Times – Music:
The prolific songwriter reaches back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Songs in the Key of Life,” Wynonna opens up, Jae Stephens knows what she’s worth and more.
Don’t Tell Weird Al, but Kyle Gordon’s Satires Are Great Earworms, Too

The New York Times – Music:
The artist behind “Mr. Jambo” and other viral spoofs may be the best musical parodist to emerge this decade.
Her Singles Made Her a Star. A First Album Took More Work.

The New York Times – Music:
Yendry’s one-off songs made fans of Cat Power and Barack Obama. Her debut LP, “Como Agua,” is a statement of her complex identity.
My Favorite Phone Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Stow your devices and listen to these telephone-themed songs from Blondie, Chuck Berry, R.E.M. and more.
What We Gain, and Lose, at a Phone-Free Concert

The New York Times – Music:
Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her tour, forcing — or allowing — fans to be fully present in the moment.
Here’s What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G.

The New York Times – Music:
What is a concert really worth? We asked 34 fans about the time, money and effort they spent getting tickets for the star’s New York City residency.
Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

The New York Times – Music:
Madonna ruled on Sunday night as the ceremony tried to recall VMAs of the past.
Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

The New York Times – Music:
Madonna ruled on Sunday night as the ceremony tried to recall VMAs of the past.
The 10 Best Looks at the MTV Video Music Awards

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With leather, lace and lots of skin, it was an over-the-top night on the red carpet.