New Yorkers Mourn End Of An Era As 'Village Voice' Ceases Print Edition
On Tuesday, the famed alt weekly announced it would be ending its free weekly print edition. The publication was purchased by Peter Barbey in 2015.
Music
John Abercrombie, Jazz Guitarist, Dies At 72
John Abercrombie helped define the sound of jazz guitar: from jazz-rock fusion to funky organ combos to the distinctive less-is-more sound he created on dozens of albums for the ECM label.
Hope, Rebellion And Empowerment: The Multifaceted Appeal Of Mashrou' Leila's 'Roman'
The Lebanese alternative rock band's hit single has taken on a life of its own this summer: as an anthem for women's empowerment and as a song of hope for troubled political times.
John Abercrombie, Wry And Exploratory Jazz Guitarist, Dies At 72
Abercrombie began forming his style in Boston while attending Berklee in the mid-'60s, eventually helping to redefine the lines between jazz, fusion and rock.
Say Goodbye To The Pizza Time Players: Chuck E. Cheese Retires Its Band
The CEO of the company that runs Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlors says its animatronic house band simply can't live up to the expectations that kids today have for entertainment.
Taylor Swift, After A Cryptic Week, Announces New Record
Reputation, the star's sixth record, is to be released Nov. 10.
Pianist Vijay Iyer Combines Complicated Rhythms With Modern Style On 'Far From Over'
Iyer studied physics and mathematics before becoming a professional musician in the 1990s. He composes music for an ensemble of interdisciplinary composers and jazz academics on his new album.
World Cafe Nashville: Republican Hair
Hear an interview and live session with the Nashville new-wave-ish party band who draws inspiration from the sounds of the 1980s.
The Wooden Sky On World Cafe
The band can be explosive, fiery and huge — and then, on a dime, it can be tender, beautiful and magnetically quiet. Hear its World Cafe session.
King Krule Returns With An Absurdist Video Behind New Song 'Czech One'
King Krule, a flame-headed English poet who releases smoky, mercurial avant-pop, returns with his first song from his eponymous project in four years.