Is Tidal Changing How Fans Talk About Music?
Technological innovations like streaming are shifting how music gets released today — but artist exclusives are also changing the way fans process today's most popular tracks.
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'Salt Into The Wound': Why Anohni Is Skipping The Oscars
The singer and lyricist — and the first transgender performer ever nominated for an Oscar — has written that the truth about her exclusion from the ceremony is "impossible to ignore."
What Musical Family Has The Oscars On Lock? Hello, Newmans.
Between Thomas, Lionel, Alfred, Emil, David and Randy (yes, that one), the Newmans have more than 80 Oscar nominations. Neda Ulaby takes a look at this epic clan of Hollywood composers and musicians.
GIF Explainer: How To Watch Wilco's Tiny Desk In 360 Degrees
If you've never watched a 360-degree, virtual reality video, you're in luck: It's very cool, and we made some GIFs to show you how it works.
#FreeKesha Puts A Legal Battle In A Public Spotlight
The pop singer claims she was sexually abused by her producer and wants out of her contract with him and her record label. On Friday, a judge said no — and set off a storm of responses online.
Eagles Of Death Metal Finish Concert Cut Short By Paris Attacks
Members of the U.S. heavy metal band who survived the Paris massacre made a return visit to the city. For many, attending the rescheduled show was the only way to try moving past the trauma.
Remembering Composer Steven Stucky
The Pulitzer Prize-winning American musician, teacher and author was 66 years old. He had been diagnosed with cancer in November.
For 20 Minutes, The Grammys Transcend The Awards-Show Blahs
The awards themselves went more or less as expected. But two performances, one from Broadway's Hamilton and one an extended medley by Kendrick Lamar, overwhelmed everything that surrounded them.
Rock Band Returns To Paris To Finish Show; Frontman Pans France's Gun Laws
"The only way my mind has been changed is maybe that until nobody has guns everybody has to have them," lead singer Jesse Hughes tells a French TV show.
Taylor Swift And Kendrick Lamar Lead 2016 Grammy Awards
The 58th annual awards brought forth a lot of winners, but no sweeps.