Pharrell Addresses The Killing Of Keith Scott By Police On New N.E.R.D. Album
N.E.R.D. premiered the new album — featuring Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and more — Saturday in Long Beach, California.
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150 Psalms, 12 Days: Music for Challenging Times At The White Light Festival
One hundred fifty composers, from the 12th century to today, are part of The Psalms Experience, performances of all 150 psalms during Lincoln Center's White Light Festival in New York.
Tucker Beathard Is More Than Country Music's Latest Punk
Beathard, who has family connections in the country music industry and an edgier, angstier sound than Nashville is used to, will release his debut album, Dear Someone, on November 17.
Miguel Balances Political Undertones With Bedroom Eyes
The video doubles as the announcement of Miguel's new album, War & Leisure, which looks to be the most politically-inclined album of his career, due out next month.
Jann Wenner, 'Rolling Stone,' And The Decline Of Rock 'N' Roll
Joe Hagan's Sticky Fingers, compiled from unfettered access to Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, steadfastly avoids hagiography. It can't avoid a sad ending.
Muhal Richard Abrams, A Sweepingly Influential Jazz Artist, Has Died At Age 87
The brilliant, mostly self-taught pianist and composer created new pathways for musicians, both aesthetically and with his benchmark Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.
Pharrell's N.E.R.D. Is Back, And Rihanna Is Here To Help
"Lemon" features Rihanna spitting bars over crisp and spare production that wouldn't be out of place on an early Neptunes joint.
Jazz Community Unites To Support Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón has brought together several jazz greats to raise money for the island.
Prince Heirs Request Administrator's Removal After It Trucks Away Vault Recordings
Comerica Bank & Trust, which began overseeing the estate's business interests this year, is being accused of mismanagement by three of six heirs to Prince's substantial estate.
Nicki Minaj And Cardi B Team Up For The First Time On Migos' 'Motor Sport'
Minaj and Cardi trade bars on the brand new Migos song "Motor Sport," the first single from Migos' new 'Culture II' album.