Misadventures In Tuning In: Considering The Limits Of Music, LSD And Science
The poet August Kleinzahler considers some recent studies on LSD's effect on music listening and remains ... unconvinced.
Music
Beyoncé Is Not The Magical Negro Mammy
Just imagine Beyoncé, one of the world's most celebrated, recognized and highest-paid stars, being asked to "mother" Adele and Faith Hill. Not happening.
Get To Know Afro-Brazilian Music With This Alt.Latino Mixtape
Continue celebrating Black History Month with a dive into the vibrant world of Afro-Brazilian music, including hip-hop, funk, soul and jazz.
Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff Among 142 Artists Opposing Texas 'Bathroom Bill'
The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that bans transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identities.
Tift Merritt Mixes Quirky Metaphors And Folk Sounds On 'Stitch Of The World'
Acoustic guitar and the occasional faint cry of a pedal steel guitar frame Merritt's vocals on her new album. Rock Critic Ken Tucker has a review.
Guest Dose: Byron The Aquarius
The jazz keyboard prodigy and house aficionado spins some hard-hitting tracks, including his unreleased cut with Kai Alce, for his Recommended Dose Guest Mix.
Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again
The musician and multimedia artist has co-created an immersive experience designed to make people aware of their implicit biases. It's called "The Institute Presents: Neurosociety."
First Watch: Kishi Bashi, 'Can't Let Go, Juno'
Kishi Bashi sits impassively behind the wheel of a cab, bearing witness to the joy and pain of his passengers as he ferries them through a night in the city.
Songs We Love: King Woman, 'Shame'
One of our most ancient creation stories holds that God created mankind in his image. But what of woman? Kristina Esfandiari leads King Woman in this doom-rock reckoning.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Love Songs
This week's selections capture a musical bond with landscape, language and the natural world.