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The Retro Music Genre That Will Change Your Life
Classic rock rules. When the right song comes on the radio, I pretty much see God.
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Same Old Song: Private Equity Is Destroying Our Music Ecosystem
Does that song on your phone — or on the radio — or in the movie theater — sound familiar?…
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On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine
The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.
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Onstage in Chicago, Zach Bryan Howled, and the Crowd Found Its Voice
The singer and songwriter has become one of pop’s least expected new stars. On opening night of his arena tour,…
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10 Great Oscar Winners for Best Original Song
Hear tracks by Billie Eilish, Keith Carradine, Isaac Hayes and more.
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‘October Rain,’ Israel’s Proposed Eurovision Entry, Causes a Storm
A song called “October Rain” might simply be a ballad about dreary fall weather. But in the charged atmosphere following…
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How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right
The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who…
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Listening to Music Is Better When It’s a Conversation Among Friends
At group listening sessions, everybody gets a turn to speak by choosing a song.
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Toby Keith’s Pre-Partisan Patriotism
Toby Keith already had a string of country hits before he wrote the 2002 song that cemented his place in…
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Toby Keith Was More Than Mere Bluster
His choice to become a post-9/11 culture-war champion overshadowed the work of a musician who was funnier, subtler and more…
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