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“A lot of people are using what they consider to be their freedom to hurt others,” singer says of inspiration behind new concept album

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“A lot of people are using what they consider to be their freedom to hurt others,” singer says of inspiration behind new concept album

After conquering the world with ‘Someone You Loved,’ the Scottish singer-songwriter plots his next move from lockdown

The Atlanta rapper discusses his new alter ego (and its eponymous upcoming album), how he’s handling the pandemic, and why he loves to get fully dressed even if he has nowhere to go

An unexpected new record has seen Custard prove that even after 30 years in the game, the beloved Aussie rockers are still full of surprises.

How does a Latin-pop superstar spend lockdown? Hanging out with his girlfriend, watching 'Toy Story' and surprising the world

Pair share jubilant rendition of Rev. Gary Davis’ ‘Let Us Get Together Right Down Here’

Simultaneously brazen and vulnerable, this 23-year-old joins the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker in the new school of acclaim-worthy troubadours

Kentucky farmer’s daughter writes songs so the world can hear what life is like where she grew up

“I thought, ‘If Michelle was going to write a song, what would it sound like?’ ” saxophonist says of music he wrote for new ‘Becoming’ doc

Waters also discusses his failed peace summit with David Gilmour, his late friend John Prine, and why he’s still rooting for Bernie Sanders