Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Jeff Conolly, Manic Garage-Rock Frontman, Dies at 69
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10 Songs We’re Talking About
The New York Times – Music:Jorja Smith offers a loaded invitation, Rapsody explores Africa and the cosmos, and Carly Simon returns with her first single in decades.
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Tiffany, ’80s Pop Star, Is Busy Reinventing Herself
The New York Times – Music:Best known for her hit song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” she is making her Off Broadway debut in “Spandex the Musical.”
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Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.
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Alabama Shakes Return With New Album ‘I Must Be Dreaming’
The New York Times – Music:One of the biggest rock bands of its time paused after two albums. A one-off gig led to a tour and then a new LP, “I Must Be Dreaming.”
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5 New Songs I’m Excited About
The New York Times – Music:Hear a track from L’Rain and the song our critic wishes Phoebe Bridgers had made her lead single.
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How Madonna Put Motion Into Music With Her Dance Performances
The New York Times – Music:Dance is neither a tool nor an accessory for Madonna. It is an unwavering force in her performing life.
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Mary Morello, Free Speech Activist Who Defended Explicit Lyrics, Dies at 102
The New York Times – Music:An Illinois teacher — and the mother of the rock star Tom Morello — she took on Tipper Gore during culture war skirmishes over warning labels on records.
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Phoebe Bridgers Reaches New Heights With “Lost Weekend”
The New York Times – Music:Humor and pathos coexist, resulting in the best album of her career.
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‘Nimrods’ Review: American Idiots
The New York Times – Movies:A band of misfit teens aspires to make their musical dreams come true in this Green Day-produced rock comedy.
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L’Rain Asks if ‘Experimental’ Music Can Be Far-Reaching
The New York Times – Music:Her latest LP, “Fata Morgana,” explores whether limits to her genre-spanning work are real or perceived.