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Rhiannon Giddens Is a Songwriter, Too

The historically minded, socially conscious musician offers bluesy, racy, playful tracks on “You’re the One,” her first full album of her own songs.

Mitski’s Beautifully Moody Meditation, and 11 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Jorja Smith, Towa Bird, Wilco and others.

10 Essential Songs by Sinead O’Connor

Her catalog is full of raw passion and raw nerve.

A Thrilling, Rediscovered Nina Simone Set, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Snoh Aalegra, DeYarmond Edison, Explosions in the Sky and others.

João Donato, Innovative Brazilian Musician, Is Dead at 88

A prolific pianist, composer and arranger who began recording in the 1950s, he was a pioneer of bossa nova but didn’t confine himself to any…

The Amiable, Unswerving Tony Bennett

In an 80-year career, he stuck with one mission: illuminating songs he cherished.

Billie Eilish’s ‘Barbie’ Ballad, and 10 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Troye Sivan, Jamila Woods, C. Tangana and others.

Taylor Swift Revises a Lyric on ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Hear tracks by Prince, Rauw Alejandro, First Aid Kit and others.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire,’ Fall Out Boy’s ‘Fire,’ and More New Songs

Hear tracks by Tainy and Bad Bunny, Sampha, the Armed and others.

On Her Debut Album, Olivia Dean Is Already Pushing Ahead

The 24-year-old English songwriter moves beyond sleek pop-soul songwriting on “Messy.”