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On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine

The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.

Residente’s ‘Las Letras Ya No Importan’: A Troublemaker Reveals His Heart

The Puerto Rican rapper from Calle 13 places romance alongside resistance on “Las Letras Ya No Importan.”

Usher Proves His Mastery on ‘Coming Home’ Before the Super Bowl

“Coming Home,” his ninth solo album, cruises through every musical challenge.

How Adele Springsteen Gave Bruce His Rock ’n’ Roll Spirit

Adele Springsteen bought her son, Bruce, his first electric guitar and encouraged him to get up and dance. She died on Wednesday at 98.

Sarah Jarosz Tests the Mainstream

With her new album, “Polaroid Lovers,” a luminary of Americana broadens her sound.

Green Day Gets Loud Again on ‘Saviors’

On “Saviors,” its 14th studio album, the pop-punk trio returns to stadium-sized rock.

Ana Tijoux’s ‘Vida’ Fights Sorrows With Joy

On “Vida,” the Chilean songwriter celebrates the life force.

On ‘Orquídeas,’ Kali Uchis Gets All She Wants

The fourth album by the Colombian American songwriter makes bliss triumphant.

The Beatles, Taylor Swift and More Pop Stars Mess With the Past

There’s good financial reason to revisit old or released material — and new technology is making it easier — but most trips back in 2023...

Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45

She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.