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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…
Jazz Saved the Bassist Luke Stewart. Now He’s Working to Rescue Others.
Stewart’s many projects — Silt Trio, Irreversible Entanglements, Blacks’ Myths and others — make strong statements and foster community. A new LP is out Friday.
Jazz Saved the Bassist Luke Stewart. Now He’s Working to Rescue Others.
Stewart’s many projects — Silt Trio, Irreversible Entanglements, Blacks’ Myths and others — make strong statements and foster community. A new LP is out Friday.
Kamasi Washington Wants to Remain Unstoppable
Nine years after the release of the album that changed his life, the saxophonist is bringing new collaborators and new parts of himself into his…
How the Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt Became a Chronicler of Black Jazz History
Inspired by the drummer Arthur Taylor’s “Notes and Tones” collection of interviews with fellow musicians, Pelt started his own book series, “Griot.”
A Guide to Beyoncé’s Guests on ‘Cowboy Carter’: Linda Martell, Shaboozey and More
A guide to key guests and behind-the-scenes figures on the star’s eighth studio album.
Black Pop Artists Have Long Gone Country. Here’s a Brief History.
When Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” arrives next week, it’ll join a lineage of albums by stars including Ray Charles, the Pointer Sisters, Tina Turner and more.
A Timeline of Toby Keith’s Biggest Songs and Career Moments
The singer-songwriter was known for anthems, and political stances, that alternated between confrontation and big-tent populism.
Hardcore Punk Is Looking (and Sounding) Different Now
People of color, women and queer musicians are remaking hardcore’s longstanding image of white, male aggression — and producing some of its most interesting music.
Abdul Wadud’s Cosmic Cello Music Gets Another Moment in the Sun
For decades, “By Myself,” the cellist’s defining statement made in 1977, was out of print. Before his 2022 death, he finalized plans for its first-ever…
