'Change Is Never Easy': Dave Matthews' Past Motivates His Present
Dave Matthews' opinions on U.S. race relations, excitement for a new band line-up and acceptance of "Crash Into Me" are all products of reflection.
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Pussy Riot Prevails Against Russia In European Human Rights Court Ruling
The European Court of Human Rights' ruling — and the release of new music from the activist and punk collective — comes two days after members of the group interrupted the World Cup final game.
Pussy Riot Members Arrested For Rushing World Cup Field In Moscow
The activist and punk-music collective has taken responsibility for the four protesters who intruded on the tournament's final game. The four were transferred to district court on Monday.
Justin Vernon And Aaron Dessner's New Band, Big Red Machine, Announces Debut Album
The pair has already released four songs from the self-titled set, which comes out August 31.
Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell, just about anyone can sing its hypnotic riff. Here's why The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" is the world's biggest jock jam.
Protesting Trump's Immigration Policy Through Song
The policy that separated children from parents seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border spurred musicians to write new songs and transform some old ones — to haunting effect.
Meet The NEA's 2019 Jazz Masters: Dorough, Ibrahim, Schneider And Crouch
The award, bestowed annually since 1982, amounts to a lifetime achievement for luminaries of the form — this year's class includes the creator of Schoolhouse Rock! and a South African legend.
New York Street To Be Named After Steely Dan Co-Founder
Walter Becker died last September after battling cancer. City officials in Queens, New York, have decided to rename the street where Becker grew up as Walter Becker Way.
Ahead Of U.K. Visit, Trump Made The Subject Of 'American Idiot' Campaign
The U.K. has made something of a sport out of sending cheeky songs to the top of its pop charts. Now, ahead of his visit to the country, President Trump is the butt of one of those jokes.
Alejandro Escovedo Returns To Punk Roots With 'Sonica USA'
Escovedo's upcoming album, due out this fall, is a suite of songs about identity recorded in Italy and the U.S.