Jon Pareles
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Barbra Streisand’s Silky Duet With Hozier, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Summer Walker, Nilüfer Yanya, Ed Sheeran and others.
David Thomas, Leader of the Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71
As a singer and songwriter, he pushed the boundaries of punk and art-rock, producing a half century of music, writings and performances and always upending...
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Haim, Young Thug, Cazzu and others.
How Japanese Engineering Transformed Pop Music
How Japanese ingenuity transformed Western music from within.
Lana Del Rey’s Foreboding Lullaby, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Madison McFerrin, Ana Tijoux, Matmos and others.
Pulp, Stereolab and Turnstile Return: Hear 10 New Songs
Listen to tracks by Bon Iver, Valerie June, Rauw Alejandro and others.
Getting Loud With Sleigh Bells and Beyond
Hear songs from the duo’s latest album, “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,” plus predecessors and protégés.
Maren Morris Lifts Herself Up, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Mumford & Sons, Mon Laferte, the Swell Season and others.
How Alison Krauss Found the Song That Rekindled Her Distinctive Band
After 14 years between albums, the singer and fiddler has regrouped Union Station to sing about darkness and light. The group is carrying on without...
Jason Isbell’s Bare-Bones Breakup Tune, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by I’m With Her, Nathy Peluso, Car Seat Headrest and others.