“Swag,” a new album of dreamy beats and unexpected collaborations, eschews formulaic pop to lean into the singer’s R&B instincts.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Robert Plant, Amanda Shires, Blood Orange and more.
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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue One Another After Onstage Fight
The rock band’s singer confronted its guitarist during a show last year, leading to the cancellation of its reunion tour.
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Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87
Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You.”
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Drake Returns With Reinforcements at Wireless Fest in London
The Canadian superstar headlined all three nights of London’s Wireless Festival, showing off his range, reach and a glimpse of how he intends to leave his Kendrick Lamar beef in the past.
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Songs for the Heat of Peak Summer: Welcome to Lizard Season
Hear 10 songs from yeule, Momma, Four Tet and more.
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Bob Geldof Reflects on Live Aid, 40 Years Later
The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.
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Justin Bieber’s Surprise Album ‘Swag,’ and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Tyla, Kassa Overall, Syd, Jay Som and others.
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Dave ‘Baby’ Cortez, Hitmaker Who Seemed to Vanish, Dies at 83
His “The Happy Organ” reached No. 1 in 1959, but his pop stardom was short-lived, and his death in 2022, with an anonymous burial, remains a source of mystery.
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Henry Mount Charles, Whose Castle Was a Mecca for Rock, Dies at 74
To preserve his Irish manor, he staged concerts on its grounds, drawing the likes of U2, Bob Dylan, Madonna and the Rolling Stones as well as tens of thousands of fans.
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Gilberto Gil Steps Away From the Stage, Vowing ‘My Music Will Continue’
At 83, the lauded Brazilian singer and songwriter whose career in music and politics has encompassed six decades is on a farewell tour.