T-Pain Plots A 'Tiny Desk'-Inspired Acoustic Tour For This Fall
Six cities. No Auto-Tune. All the hits.
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Sonny Burgess, Sun Records Rockabilly Star, Has Died At 88
The frenetically energetic Sun Records singer, songwriter and guitarist — and later public radio host and collaborator of Bruce Springsteen — died on Aug. 18.
Deal Over Prince's Legendary Vault Now Being Investigated
A "special administrator" has been appointed to investigate a deal between the world's largest record label and Prince's estate, brokered by two former advisers.
Venezuelan President Cancels Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra Tour To U.S.
The crackdown on the star conductor's four-city American tour with the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela is seen as payback for his recent criticisms of the Maduro government.
As Jazz Fest Looks At 50, What Keeps It Alive?
Having cycled through a full generation of performers (not to mention audience), how does the grandpa of festival culture compete in the Coachella-sized market it helped create?
President Trump To Skip Kennedy Center Honors, Highlighting Rift With Artists
Three of the five honorees had already spoken out against the president and said they either planned to boycott a White House event or were considering it.
The Sun, The Moon And A String Quartet: Kronos Plays Live To The Solar Eclipse
The adventuresome ensemble, along with a science-friendly composer, transforms the rare solar event into music in real time.
Robert Plant Announces New Album, 'Carry Fire'
The former Led Zeppelin singer's 11th solo album arrives Oct. 13. Listen to its first single, "The May Queen," now.
Spotify Removes Racist Music In Response To Charlottesville
Streaming services, blogs and musicians have been busy this week distancing themselves from white supremacy.
J Balvin Talks 'Mi Gente' And Spanish-Language Pop's Summer Of Mega Success
Vocalist J Balvin discusses the success of his new single and the fact that Spanish language pop is dominating streaming services and YouTube.