Music

In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Teddy Thompson has been sending personalized videos to friends and fans.

The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who co-founded the enormously influential German band Kraftwerk, died just a few days after his 73rd birthday.

Through 16 turbulent and celebrated years leading the pop-punk band Paramore, Williams insisted she'd never make a solo album. Then life showed her that she was a different person than she'd known.

From the good vibes of go-go band Rare Essence to the Afro-Cuban dance music of Cimafunk, this playlist of brass, funk and big bands will get you moving in no time.

In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Jeremy Ivey has been finding solace in painting.

Lianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album.

In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. While in recovery from the virus, Kalie Shorr has been reading novels that inspire her.