A Music-Selling Platform Waives Some Fees To Support Artists During The Pandemic
The music-selling platform Bandcamp is waiving its fees for one day a month for the next three months to support artists during the pandemic.
Music Features
The War and Treaty's Michael Trotter Is Embracing Childhood Nostalgia
In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Michael Trotter has been revisiting the television shows of his childhood.
Ben Watt Reflects On Listening To 'Lone Guitar Meditations' In Isolation
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. While in isolation, Ben Watt has turned to the power of solo guitar music.
A Month To Celebrate Jazz, Turned Tragic
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, but in 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that cost the jazz community many elders and working musicians, the phrase "appreciation" took a darker cast.
Our Daily Breather: Steve Aoki's Quarantine Workout Routine
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Producer and DJ Steve Aoki shares the workout routine that's helping him.
How Ashley McBryde's New Puppy Is Helping Her Stay Sane During The Pandemic
In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Ashley McBryde has been coping with the help of her new puppy.
Movie Recommendations For Quarantine Viewing From Protomartyr's Joe Casey
In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists how to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Joe Casey of Protomartyr recommends some unconventional films.
Behind The Beats: DJ Premier's Sonic Inspiration In Three Samples
DJ Premier is a purist at heart. Watch the producer unpack samples inspired by the feelings he got from his parents' record collection that led to classic beats for Gang Starr and Biggie.
Because You're Mine: Searching For The Children Of Screamin' Jay Hawkins
His signature song, "I Put A Spell On You," has a long legacy on its own and in songs that sample it. But Hawkins' dying wish for his dozens of children to meet created a new chapter in his story.
Hear A New Song From Billy Porter, Plus His Quarantine Recommendations
In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Actor and singer Billy Porter has been reading, writing and working on music.