Kevin Morby Explores The Contours Of Youth, Finds 'Nothing Sacred/All Things Wild'
In a lush new track and video, songwriter Kevin Morby explores themes of innocence, imagination and the ephemeral reality of nature.
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Ranking Roger, Frontman For The English Beat, Dies At 56
In the late '70s, Ranking Roger left punk rock to join The Beat — later known as The English Beat. His presence helped it become one of the most unforgettable bands of the '80s.
Majority Of James Levine's Defamation Claims Against Met Opera Dismissed
The New York State Supreme Court dismissed most of the fallen music director's claims against the Metropolitan Opera and its general manager, Peter Gelb. Even so, both sides are claiming victory.
Andrea Cruz: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer from Puerto Rico is part of a movement on the island that emphasizes largely acoustic instruments and a folk-based approach to interpreting life before and after the hurricane of 2017.
What It Means To Be An Independent Artist Today
The definition of what it means to be an independent musician is more complicated than one might think. It comes down to market share, ownership and so much more.
What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?
It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power.
Critics Worry American Music College Will Be Shuttered After Proposed Sale
The newly disclosed sale agreement of Westminster Choir College to a conglomerate partly owned by the Chinese government appears to state that the prospective owners can close the school at any time.
New Mix: The Comet Is Coming, Radiator Hospital, Lee Perry, More
At 83, reggae king Lee "Scratch" Perry has just made a brilliant record. Hear that, plus the daydreamy music of Radiator Hospital, the astonishing sounds of The Comet Is Coming and more.
Lucie Silvas: Powerful Pipes And The Right People
Silvas couldn't believe the tight-knit community of supportive songwriters she found in Nashville. Those collaborators helped Silvas make her latest album, E.G.O.
Jesse Mac Cormack's 'Give A Chance' And The Ordeal Of Living
Jesse Mac Cormack's song "Give a Chance," follows humans making their way across the ordeals of life — with rope as a metaphor — towards that proverbial light that everyone tries to have in them.