Ben Gibbard on His Daily Livestreams: ‘It’s Given Me a Purpose’
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“We have a moral obligation to pitch in,” the Death Cab for Cutie songwriter says of his charity broadcasts. “There’s no excuse not to”
How Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan Reinvented Herself
Posted in: Music Features‘Likewise,’ the Philly singer-songwriter’s first album under her own name, moves with a new freedom
Social Distancing With Henry Rollins: Staying Busy and Keeping Up With ‘Protein Listening’
Posted in: Music Features“Be smart. Be kind. Stay safe,” the punk icon advises
They Were Going to Be Spring’s Biggest Albums — Until COVID-19 Hit
Posted in: Music FeaturesLady Gaga, Alicia Keys and more have delayed albums due to the pandemic, despite the ability to release music digitally. “If this continues, I think people should push back their records,” says one A&R
Testament’s Chuck Billy on Getting Coronavirus: ‘Things Changed Overnight Really Quick’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe thrash-metal band was feeling fine on its European tour, but as soon as it got home, things turned for the worse
Chika: True to Herself, No Matter What
Posted in: Music Features‘Hip-hop is wonderful,’ says the rising Alabama rapper. ‘But on a human level, I’d always have to say something.’
The Assassination Blues: Rock’s History of JFK Death Songs
Posted in: Music FeaturesEminem, Tori Amos and the Beach Boys among many who have tackled John F. Kennedy’s murder
‘Murder Most Foul’ Is the Bob Dylan Song We Need Right Now
Posted in: Music FeaturesWith its message of turning to music for comfort in troubled times, Dylan’s first new song since 2012 arrives right on time
Coronavirus Is Giving Livestreaming the Chance to Prove Itself
Posted in: Music Features“We are absolutely overloaded — we’ve never had this much interest in our entire existence,” says one livestreaming-company founder, as the previously shunned technology gains steam
Recording Academy CEO Talks Industry Relief in Wake of Coronavirus
Posted in: Music Features“I’m concerned for fans of music, because there’s not the ability for our creators to be able to continue to put out the volume of music that they normally do,” Harvey Mason…
