Listen: Cayetana, The Menzingers, Restorations On ACLU Covers Comp
Members of the Philly punk scene and bands from across the country have come together for the 38-track covers album Don't Stop Now.
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Hear Arcade Fire's New Song With Mavis Staples, 'I Give You Power'
Just in time for Friday's inauguration, Arcade Fire and Mavis Staples team up to deliver a message for all elected officials: "I give you power / I can take it away."
Radical Imagination: Jazz And Social Justice
The Transformations Suite is Samora Pinderhughes' ambitious new work combining music, words and visuals — inspired by African-American resistance and protest movements.
Dirty Projectors Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shares New Song
Hints have been trickling out since late in 2016, but the official word is here: The latest album from Dirty Projectors is self-titled and due out Feb. 24 on Domino Records.
Conor Oberst Announces A New Album — Yes, Another One
That didn't take long. Five months after Ruminations, the Bright Eyes singer will return with a companion piece called Salutations: a full-band version of the album, plus seven extra songs.
In Battle Over Band Name, Supreme Court Considers Free Speech And Trademarks
The Patent and Trademark Office denied registration to an Asian-American rock band named The Slants; the musicians say they want to re-appropriate the term. The case hits the high court on Wednesday.
William Onyeabor, Mysterious Funk Musician, Dies At 70
Beloved to DJs and crate diggers, the Nigerian musician died Monday following a brief illness.
Pakistani Pop Star Halts Show To Save Female Fan From Alleged Harassment
Singer and actor Atif Aslam stopped a recent performance in Karachi to ensure the safety of a young woman in his audience — and to berate her harassers from the stage.
Spoon's Got 'Hot Thoughts' On The Way
The long-running band returns with its ninth album, Hot Thoughts, on March 17. Hear the title track.
In An Ever-Changing Music Industry, Cash For Hits Remains A Constant
In the 1950s and '60s, payola scandals led to Congressional investigations. Though today's tactics are more nuanced than handing a DJ a briefcase full of money, pay for play is still alive and well.