Category: Pop and Rock Music

Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists’ Music, Dies at 88

The New York Times – Music:
Countless independent acts in every genre — punk, hip-hop, church choir — relied on him to create small runs of high-quality records and CDs.
BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site

The New York Times – Music:
It started as an internet outpost for die-hard music fans. Then came success. Then came corporate ownership.
Pete Byrne, New Wave Singer Behind ‘Always Something There,’ Dies at 74

The New York Times – Music:
As the voice of Naked Eyes, he became a familiar presence on MTV during the synth-pop boom of the 1980s.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ and 9 More Songs to Hear

The New York Times – Music:
Taylor Swift offers sympathetic advice, Madonna and Charli XCX reminisce, U2 blasts garage-rock and more.
Pearl Jam’s Bass Player Is a Style Innovator

The New York Times – Music:
Fun hats. Layers. A blend of punk and jock fashions. A new book reveals Jeff Ament’s influence on a ’90s look that swept the nation.
He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished.

The New York Times – Music:
Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years.
Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68

The New York Times – Music:
With her guitarist-partner, Fred Chichin, she formed Les Rita Mitsouko as a band that embraced a more multicultural France.
Is Adéla, an Ex-Ballerina From Slovakia, the Next Pop Sensation?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Adéla was cut in the first round of a reality show looking to create the girl group Katseye. But when judges said, “We see Adéla as a solo artist,” she agreed.
Taylor Swift Named Her New Song ‘Patient Zero.’ Where Does the Term Originate?

The New York Times – Music:
“Patient zero” has long been associated with virus outbreaks and fictional health investigations. It was coined in the 1980s, by accident.
Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Concerts After Exiting Ed Sheeran Tour

The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, who was pulled from Ed Sheeran’s tour last week over his support for Palestinians, announced plans for three European dates.
Cheetah Chrome, Guitarist for Pioneering Punk Bands, Dies at 71

The New York Times – Music:
He played with Rocket From the Tombs and the Dead Boys, whose snarling nihilism opened the door to an entire music genre in the 1970s.
Taylor Swift Announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ Featuring 4 New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
“The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” featuring four new songs, will release on Friday.