The Seattle frontwoman was killed in 1993, as her punk band was on the cusp of a breakthrough. Remastered recordings provide a chance to rewrite her story.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Remembering Quincy Jones, a Bridge Between Genres and Generations
A conversation about his long and unique footprint in music, and how he discussed it later in his career.
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The Avett Brothers Braved Choppy Waters to Bring ‘Swept Away’ to Broadway
The Avett Brothers were all ears a decade ago when a determined crew of theater upstarts and veterans came aboard to adapt their maritime album for “Swept Away.”
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Book Review: ‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music,’ by Rob Sheffield
In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story.
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Did Beyoncé’s Grammy Nominations Really Break Michael Jackson’s Record?
Not exactly. But in Grammyland, nothing is simple.
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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Charli XCX, Beyoncé, the Beatles and More
A look at the nominations’ unexpected and intriguing story lines, including the role of an absent Drake, the validation of André 3000’s flute music and overlooked gems.
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7 Deep Cuts From the 2025 Grammy Nominations
Big names dominate the biggest categories, but lovely discoveries await on the ballot too. Hear tracks from Arooj Aftab, Sierra Ferrell, Tems, Idles and more.
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Linda LaFlamme Dies at 85; Her ‘White Bird’ Reflected a Hippie Fantasy
With her husband, David LaFlamme, she founded the rock band It’s a Beautiful Day and wrote a soaring paean to a generation’s dreams of escape.
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What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election
Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.
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Beyoncé and Young Women Pop Sensations Lead 2025 Grammy Nominations
Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter will compete in the biggest categories, along with Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.
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Beyoncé and Young Women Pop Sensations Lead 2025 Grammy Nominees
Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter will compete in the biggest categories, along with Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.
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2025 Grammy Nominations: Full List
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 67th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.