The Rolling Stones' show in Havana is part of a flood of major artists who have been to Cuba. And it follows decades of international musicians playing "closed" countries. (Remember Wham! in China?)
The president is talking with the editor in chief of The Texas Tribune to open SXSW Interactive on March 11, and five days later, the first lady will deliver the keynote for SXSW Music.
Vektor is poised to reshape thrash with its third album, Terminal Redux. The thrilling opening track alternates between classic thrash and celestial riffage, complete with Philly soul singers.
After a collaboration with Kanye West that led to a Grammy nomination, the Minnesota-based rapper has spent the last year focusing on his on solo career.
Puberty 2, the fourth album by the singer Mitski, is both highly personal and her most accessible yet. She says that one song was inspired by trying to fit in, and failing.