After 'Texas Sun,' Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on 'Texas Moon'
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin reflect on their second tribute to the sound of the Lone Star state in their upcoming EP, Texas Moon.
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Game was her middle name: The world was never ready for Betty Davis
Raucous, outspoken and empowered, Davis, who died last week at 77, always knew what she wanted her music to be — raw — and she took control of her career in an era when few Black women could.
Brassville aims to reclaim the deep scope of Nashville music history, stage by stage
A contemporary brass band that grew out of one of Nashville's historically Black universities is helping to expand the lost musical identity of the country capital.
On 'Asha's Awakening,' Raveena finds clarity in the cosmos
On her new album, the R&B singer trades soft lullabies of resilience for the cosmic story of a Punjabi space princess. The result is electrifying, bringing a new depth to even her most personal songs.
Tuelo takes center stage on debut solo album 'The Life of Margaret Cornelius'
Arriving in New York at 17, Tuelo went on to sing backup vocals for iconic artists, among them Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo and Paul Simon. Today, she is finally releasing an album all her own.
Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died
The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.
Jon Appleton, the composer who helped develop the digital synthesizer, is dead at 83
Jon Appleton, who helped develop the digital synthesizer, has died. He was an innovator in what he called "electro-acoustic music," using effects to reshape natural sounds and field recordings.
Jacob Collier: A playful approach to creating music
Grammy winner Jacob Collier has been called a musical phenomenon; his work is full of joy and spontaneity. He makes a case for why we should emphasize play, passion, and curiosity over practice.
Charli XCX (feat. Rina Sawayama), 'Beg for You'
Joined by fellow Y2K-appreciator Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX adds a wistful, garage spin to September's biggest hit to create the yearning lament that is "Beg for You."
yMusic, 'Together'
Hear a sparkling new chamber piece that, by design, explores the idea of being together.