Travis Scott's 'Highest In The Room' Doesn't Reach New Heights
Travis Scott has done a decent job shrouding his blatant co-opting of flows with gorgeous, synthy production. His latest single is no exception.
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Arthur Russell's Major Label Demos To Be Released As 'Iowa Dream'
Iowa Dream, out Nov. 15, offers to peel back another layer of Arthur Russell's idiosyncratic sense of sound. A newly released single from the record is extremely promising.
1999, The Playlist: Man, It's A Hot One
This 1999 soundtrack includes songs by Eminem, The Roots, The White Stripes, Moby, Built To Spill, Beck, Dido, The Dismemberment Plan and more.
Kim Shattuck, An Enduring Presence In L.A. Punk, Dead At 56
In addition to fronting The Muffs, The Pandoras and The Coolies, Shattuck lent her talents to a wide swath of some of L.A.'s most-beloved bands.
Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content
Netflix seems to release so many music-related projects — but are they just another box to check on the road to eyeball monopolization?
Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'
Joker is a psychological character study of a disturbed man who turns violent. To give the comic book villain human depth, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir had to dig deep and empathize with the character.
Composer Giya Kancheli, Championed By ECM, Dies At 84
One of the most prominent composers of the late 20th century has died. Georgia's Giya Kancheli wrote music full of light, shade and an incandescent longing. He was 84 years old.
Plácido Domingo Resigns From LA Opera
The announcement that the opera megastar is stepping down as the company's general director comes in the midst of two formal investigations into accusations of sexual misconduct made by 20 women.
Raphael Saadiq Sends A Universal Message On 'Jimmy Lee'
Named after his late brother, the accomplished musician's latest album raises awareness of substance abuse.
Opera Singer Jessye Norman Dies At 74
Norman was one of the leading African American opera figures in a time when there were fewer than now. The soprano won four Grammys and the National Medal of Arts.