High-profile cancellations from Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys have armchair analysts talking. But industry insiders say live music is still thriving.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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‘The Spark’: How Irish Kids Created the Song of Summer
Think you can stop what they do? I doubt it.
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Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn’t Want You to Hear These Albums
Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print since 1977, “This Close to You” will be available Friday.
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The Jesus Lizard Surface With a New Album: ‘Rack’
The band known for its raucous early ’90s records made with Steve Albini is returning with fresh music in September: “Rack,” a new LP that amps up its legacy.
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Con ‘Houdini’, Eminem pierde la magia y otras 10 canciones nuevas
Nuestros críticos de música pop tienen una lista con los temas más destacados de las últimas semanas: Clairo, Nathy Peluso, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds y más para escuchar.
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The Ultimate Charli XCX Primer
Prep for the arrival of her new album, “Brat,” with 11 songs from her catalog (and 10 bonus tracks!).
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The-Dream, Hitmaker for Beyoncé and Rihanna, Is Accused of Rape
In a lawsuit, a former protégée of Terius Gesteelde-Diamant says he entangled her in an abusive relationship. Mr. Gesteelde-Diamant called the allegations “untrue and defamatory.”
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Cyndi Lauper Could Only Ever Be Herself
She’s plotting a farewell tour. She’s starring in a documentary about her life. And she’s got nothing left to prove.
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Margo Guryan Died in 2021. Her Music Keeps Getting Rediscovered.
“Words and Music,” a new anthology, shines light on a little-known but increasingly beloved master of pop and jazz songwriting.
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Taylor Swift Is No. 1 Again, With Little Competition on the Way
“The Tortured Poets Department” earns a sixth week atop the Billboard 200, while the latest from Twenty One Pilots opens at No. 3 with big numbers for a rock album.
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Angélica Garcia Adds Her First Language, Spanish, For Her Album Gemelo
“Gemelo” is a largely electronic exploration of all kinds of dualities: “With any music I make from now on, I’m going to be writing in both languages.”
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Revisiting the Women Who Defined Lilith Fair’s Sound
Hear songs by Sarah McLachlan, Tracy Chapman, Meredith Brooks and more.