Walter Martin Remembers Art History Class With 'Arts + Leisure'
The Walkmen musician has gone solo with his new record. It's a song cycle inspired what Martin calls his "shaky grasp of college art history."
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Paul Kantner, Co-Founder Of Jefferson Airplane And Jefferson Starship, Dies
The guitarist and singer channeled his passion for politics and science fiction to become a prolific songwriter. Kantner helped define the San Francisco sound in the 1960s.
I Guess We Gotta Talk About Macklemore's 'White Privilege' Song
You won't have any thoughts about the rapper's new song about racial inequality, and his place as a white dude in hip-hop, that you didn't have before, in part because he plays it so safe.
Can't Buy A Ticket To That Concert You Want To See? Blame Bots
A report from New York's attorney general points to abusive practices in the market for live-event tickets on sites such as StubHub. Computer programs snap up seats faster than humans can.
Let Twitter Be Your Guide Through This Michael Jackson Casting Mess
When the news leaves you speechless, let Twitter take the wheel.
Jaap van Zweden Named Next Music Director Of The New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic has appointed the 55-year-old Dutch conductor and violinist as its next music director. Does this mark a new artistic direction for the vaunted orchestra?
A Young Afghan Pianist Plays For His Country's Future
"I want to show the new face of Afghanistan," says 18-year-old Elham Fanoos, now studying piano at Hunter College in New York.
Macklemore's New Song Is The Nine-Minute 'White Privilege II'
On "White Privilege II," the rapper questions both his position within hip-hop and as a white person unsure of his role in the struggle of black people fighting injustice.
Remembering Blowfly, Black Music's Filthiest Legend
Clarence Reid was a successful Miami singer-songwriter and producer, but his raunchy alter ego influenced rappers, gave Weird Al purpose and created a unique (and uniquely profane) musical legacy.
Co-Founder Of The Eagles Glenn Frey Dies At 67
The Rock and Roll community has lost another musician. Glenn Frey, who was a founding member of The Eagles, died Monday in New York of complications from arthritis, colitis and pneumonia. He was 67.