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They were pillars of their communities and families, and they are not replaceable. To understand why the coronavirus killed so many young Black men, you need to know the legend of John Henry
In a trying year for the genre, there was still a ton of new music to explore. Here are some possible routes
After two tumultuous years, Cyrus emerges with a wild new album, a fresh outlook, and a lot to say about her heroes, sobriety, and getting the respect she deserves
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney on songwriting secrets, making albums at home, and putting together the perfect set list.
The guitarist also weighs in on the Black Lives Matter protests: “It’s about bloody time”
‘Baddantakes’ has become the unofficial online HQ for Steely Dan riffs, memes, and one-liners. Its creator delves into the peculiar appeal of Dan-related humor, and why David Crosby looms so large in their mythos
A quarter-century ago, the British band broke into America with an uncharacteristically sensitive hit. The song remains shockingly popular — even if the guy who wrote it isn’t really a fan
How Bruce Springsteen confronted death, saw Clarence in his dreams, and knocked out a raw and rocking new album with the world’s greatest bar band
For more than 30 years, the maverick composer has been splicing genres and unifying disparate scenes. Zorn and collaborators from Mike Patton to Bill Frisell reflect on why music has never been the same
A tribute album and an LP of unfinished Hartford instrumentals reflect new interest in the bluegrass picker, songwriter, and all-around Renaissance man
