Songs We Love: Sports, 'Making It Right'
If you thought All Of Something signaled the end of Sports (the band), then surprise! The high-energy breakup song "Making It Right" appears on a split 7" with sob rockers Plush.
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First Listen: Michael McDonald, 'Wide Open'
In his first album of original material in 17 years, the erstwhile Doobie Brother moves with a tenderness that comes from age and newfound wonderment, even if McDonald's voice hasn't aged a day.
All Songs +1: The Weird World Of 'Feature' Credits
How contributors are credited on albums can lead to fierce, behind-the-scenes battles. Reporter Peter Robinson from The Guardian helps us make sense of this funny little corner of the music business.
First Listen: The Lone Bellow, 'Walk Into A Storm'
Walk Into A Storm ably captures the group's earnest, ingratiating charm, dispensed via charisma-drenched songs that amble and soar.
First Listen: Emily Haines, 'Choir Of The Mind'
The Metric singer returns with her first solo album in a decade — and another set of reflections too raw for the band that made her famous.
Mapping The Vast Influence Of Holger Czukay, Alchemist Of Krautrock Legends Can
Czaukay, who died Sep. 6 at his home — also his former band's studio — in Germany, was a classically trained musician whose influence seeped deeply into music history.
Billy Bragg And Joe Henry On Mountain Stage
Together, the English punk-folker and the celebrated American singer-songwriter are a 2017 Americana Music Award-nominated duo that brings its brawny harmonies to its Mountain Stage debut.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
We remember one of Ireland's most influential artists with the music he recorded and produced over three decades.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Lists His Wu-Tang Album On eBay
Fresh off a conviction for securities fraud, the pharmaceutical and hedge fund executive is selling Once Upon A Time In Shaolin..., the record he purchased for millions in 2015.
'Despacito' Deep Dive: More Than Meets The Ear
It was the No. 1 song in America for 16 straight weeks. As the summer of "Despacito" draws to a close, AltLatino explores the musical, sociological and business ripples created by the song's success.