Alongside his wife, Mimi Parker, the musician created one of indie-rock’s most arresting bands. Two years after her death, he returns with “White Roses, My God.”
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Billy Edd Wheeler, Songwriter Who Celebrated Rural Life, Dies at 91
His plain-spoken songs were recorded by Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and many others. The duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter made his “Jackson” a huge country hit.
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Bad Bunny Commemorates a Hurricane, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Jane’s Addiction, Bon Iver, Yola and others.
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How Sophie’s Posthumous (and Final) Album Was Completed
“Sophie,” a new LP by the visionary hyperpop producer, traces an arc from introspection to pop pleasures to thoughts of eternity. It will be her final release.
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The Enduring Simplicity of Galaxie 500
The pioneering 1980s dream-pop band has now unveiled its entire studio catalog, mistakes and all.
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JD Souther, Who Wrote Hits for the Eagles, Dies at 78
A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”
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7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Listen to tracks from FKA twigs, Soccer Mommy, Mustafa and more.
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The Lijadu Sisters, Nigeria’s Twin Musical Pioneers, Are Celebrated Anew
Taiwo and Kehinde were groundbreaking for their funky songs, as well as their feminism. Five years after Kehinde’s death, their albums will be reissued.
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Herbie Flowers, ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ Bassist, Dies at 86
A celebrated session musician who appeared on a host of classic rock albums, he made his most lasting mark with his contribution to Lou Reed’s most famous song.
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5 of My Most Anticipated Albums of the Fall
A new indie-rock supergroup, a fruitful (if unexpected) partnership, an alt-rock icon going solo and more.
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The Weeknd’s Glimmering Synth-Pop, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Soccer Mommy, FKA twigs, Reyna Tropical and others.