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A 1975 portrait of the late conductor, harpsichordist, and scholar Raymond Leppard.

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Conductor and Composer Raymond Leppard - A Champion Of The Old And The New - Has Died

1:38pm October 22, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The British conductor, harpsichordist and scholar helped reignite interest in works by composers like Monteverdi — but he also championed new works and wrote notable film scores of his own.

The first single from Frances Quinlan's Likewise explores a dream she had about her niece, an infant at the time.

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Hop Along's Frances Quinlan Announces First Album Under Own Name, Shares 'Rare Thing'

10:01am October 22, 2019

by Marissa Lorusso

Likewise comes out Jan. 31. Its first single brings empathy and courage to a nightmarish dream.

"I'm naturally soft spoken," Laetitia Tamko says. "But when I sing, I'm not soft spoken."

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'There Will Be No Darkness': Laetitia Tamko On The Making Of 'Vagabon'

4:27pm October 18, 2019

by Jenny Gathright

Laetitia Tamko has found a way to cram all of the sounds that personally move her — pop, punk, trap, African music — into Vagabon. "I feel like I made an amazing record. Why can't I say that?"

Mike Hadreas of Perfume Genius performs in 2017 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Kieran Frost/Redferns)

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Perfume Genius Previews His Dance Project With 'Pop Song'

11:30am October 18, 2019

by Cyrena Touros

The Sun Still Burns Here premiered earlier this month in Seattle and will be performed on select dates in New York, Minneapolis and Boston.

Death Of K-Pop Singer Leads To Discussion About Online Bullying

5:03pm October 17, 2019

by Anthony Kuhn

The death of a 25-year-old K Pop singer and actress in South Korea has led to soul searching in the country about online bullying.

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Noname, Saba And Smino Are Ghetto Sage, Arrive With First Single 'Häagen Dazs'

2:42pm October 17, 2019

by Zoë Jones

The midwestern trio of Saba, Smino and Noname have formalized their loose affiliation under the banner of a group that they've named Ghetto Sage.

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Beck Announces New Album 'Hyperspace,' Shares Two Singles

11:36am October 17, 2019

by Mano Sundaresan

The musical polymath's new album, which features collaborations with Pharrell, Chris Martin, Sky Ferreira and more, is due out November 22.

Fans and supporters of singer/actress Sulli flooded social media with posts celebrating her artistry, praising her outspoken and unapologetic stances on sexuality and feminism, and calling for an end to online harassment and bullying.

Sudden Death Of A Young K-Pop Star Spurs Talk Of Action On Mental Health, Bullying

2:40pm October 16, 2019

by Jenna Gibson

Sulli wasn't afraid to defend herself against online bullies, or advocate for women's rights in South Korea — a relative rarity. Now, after her death, the country is looking inward.

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Are Out

7:56am October 16, 2019

Sixteen artists made the short list — nine of which are getting their first shot at the honor. Speaking of shot, Pat Benator, who had a hit with "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," made the list.

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Whitney Houston was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

8:15am October 15, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Other first-time nominees include Dave Matthews Band, Soundgarden and The Doobie Brothers.