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Jon Pareles
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Gloriously Noisy Latinas Are Coming to Lincoln Center
The free Ruidosa Fest is a showcase for innovative female musicians that has injected its founder “with a lot of energy and love and connection.”
Niki’s Early Music Makes Her Cringe. Her Emotional Pop Is Growing Up.
The musician, 25, has paired raw honesty with synth-pop and R&B. On her third album, “Buzz,” she moves toward West Coast folk-rock and explores fresh…
Hear Billie Eilish and Charli XCX’s ‘Guess’ Remix
Hear tracks by MJ Lenderman, Miranda Lambert, ASAP Rocky featuring Jessica Pratt and others.
Kim Deal Goes Solo, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Alan Sparhawk, Joy Oladokun, Ivan Cornejo and others.
Katy Perry’s ‘World’ of Mixed Signals, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Bright Eyes, Johnny Blue Skies (a.k.a. Sturgill Simpson), Magdalena Bay and others.
Omar Apollo’s ‘God Said No’ Is an Exquisite Recap of Heartache
His second album, “God Said No,” delves into a breakup with all its complications, transformed into pensive alt-R&B.
Towa Bird’s Bouncy Revenge Rock, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Camila Cabello, Wilco, Xavi and others.
Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift’s Duet, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Mavis Staples, Jamie xx featuring Robyn, Rakim and others.
Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift’s Duet, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Mavis Staples, Jamie xx featuring Robyn, Rakim and others.
James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71
With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences.