Allan Holdsworth, Revered Fusion Guitarist, Dies At 70
Holdsworth, who performed with Soft Machine in addition to recording several solo albums, died unexpectedly on April 16.
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Investigation Into Prince's Death Reveals Pills Were Hidden Throughout Paisley Park
Assorted opioid painkillers and sedatives — many prescribed not to Prince, but to a friend — were found throughout the artist's home, according to documents newly released today.
Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' Is Introspective And Unforgiving
If To Pimp a Butterfly, Lamar's ornate jazz-funk experiment, played like billiard balls scattering after the break, then DAMN. wraps its focus inward: tight and layered, like a bundle of rubber bands.
First Listen: Groundhog Day The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Stream the original cast recording to the new Broadway musical before its release.
The Menzingers Face Down The Aging Process In 'After The Party'
The Philadelphia-based quartet idealizes youth and innocence on its new album. Critic Ken Tucker says the nostalgia on After The Party is "mostly free of excess sentimentality."
Chicano Batman: Tiny Desk Concert
Chicano Batman comes with a sound that perfectly captures dark lounges, quinceñera dances, car shows and backyard parties.
After Coming Out As Gay, A Russian Violinist's New Reality
After publishing a video made to help other Russian LGBT youth feel less isolated, Artem Kolesov has received supportive messages from all over the world. But he's also facing threats of violence.
Lana Del Rey Loves Kendrick Lamar, And Other Highlights From Coachella Weekend One
High-wire acrobatics, major guest performances, a new Lorde song and dozens of stolen cell phones highlight the final night of the festival's first weekend.
Hear An Unreleased Bert Jansch And Johnny Marr Song, 'It Don't Bother Me'
The Scottish guitarist met The Smiths guitarist in the late '90s, resulting in the album Crimson Moon. Here the duo revisits a Bert Jansch tune from 1965.
Which Cockatoo Are You?
You need this video of two very different birds listening to an Elvis Presley song in your life.