In the Room at Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged in New York’
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Whatever demons were circling him, Kurt Cobain was in total control on a night that showed what his future could have been
How Kanye West’s ‘Sunday Services’ Began
Posted in: Music FeaturesChoir director Jason White initially expected to collaborate with West for a couple weeks. That turned into 10 months — with no end in sight
Kanye West Benefits From Gospel. Does Gospel Benefit From Kanye West?
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhen a secular artist experiments with gospel, mainstream listeners often see it as a bold stylistic leap. But those same listeners rarely give contemporary gospel artists the same (or any) consideration
Ant Clemons Went From Sleeping on Floors to Singing With Kanye West
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhen the singer first arrived for a ‘Jesus Is King’ session, he was greeted by West, Chance the Rapper, and right-wing provocateur Candace Owens
Debbie Harry: ‘I’ve Been Criticized for My Entire Career’
Posted in: Music FeaturesNow that the Blondie frontwoman has released her memoir, ‘Face It,’ she looks back on what she learned from Andy Warhol and David Bowie, as well as how people have interpreted her story
How Bob Dylan’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’ Became a Modern Standard
Posted in: Music FeaturesMore than 450 artists have recorded this tender ‘Time Out of Mind’ deep cut, from Billy Joel to Adele. What’s made it so ubiquitous?
The Six-Decade Odyssey of Kurt Cobain’s ‘Unplugged’ Cardigan
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe long journey of the $137,500 sweater worn by Nirvana’s frontman
Why Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Head Like a Hole’ Is Still the Anti-Anthem for Our Times
Posted in: Music FeaturesThirty years after Trent Reznor first screamed, “I’d rather die than give you control,” the song’s “positive hate” continues to resonate
Did You Notice When TikTok Banned Explicit Lyrics?
Posted in: Music FeaturesThanks to a bizarre, weeks-long “internal error,” the popular app quietly removed — then reinstated — some songs containing cursing
The Cure’s Robert Smith Looks Back: ‘I’ve Never Thought About Legacy’
Posted in: Music FeaturesWith the release of the concert film, 40 Live – Curætion-25 + Anniversary, the singer reflects on the group’s history, its biggest hits, and its upcoming album, tentatively titled ‘Live From the Moon’
