'Switched On Pop': Fluff For The Masses Or Misunderstood Masterpieces?
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Music
Todd Marcus Tames The Raucous Bass Clarinet On 'Trio+'
Marcus gets a clean, unfettered sound from both his band and his instrument on his new album. Trio+ is crisp, tight and varied — with more good melodies than we can dip into.
Jazz Night In America: A Holiday Celebration
To ring in the season, Jazz Night in America brings you Big Band Holidays, a concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Roxette's Marie Fredriksson Dead At 61
As half of Roxette, Fredriksson was one of Sweden's most notable pop exports, selling tens of millions of albums and garnering several hit songs.
Billie Eilish Is The Class Of 2019's Weird Achiever
Emerging as a major pop star in 2019, Eilish is emblematic of her moment: a rebel who is also a popular kid, a loud cultural presence emanating from a carefully maintained private place.
Viking's Choice: Tender Ambient, Blossom Punk, Fist-Pumping Shred
On this week's playlist, Lori Goldston makes fathoms-deep cello music, Worriers' Lauren Denitzio previews their 2020 album and Haunt turns in another heavy metal anthem.
A Jazz Piano Christmas 2019
This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features a mix of artists from the East Coast and West Coast jazz scenes. We're celebrating the holidays with swing.
Maggie Rose Brings Soul And R&B Influences To AmericanaFest
The country music powerhouse's confident voice has made her a must-see act at every festival she's played, including this year's Americana Music Festival.
Lizzo Brings That 'Good As Hell' Energy To New Video
You know what? Lizzo's "Good as Hell" deserves two music videos, especially when a drum line, majorettes and marching band are involved.
Women Dominated 2019: Ken Tucker Picks His Top 10 Albums Of The Year
Lana Del Rey's Norman F****** Rockwell! topped Tucker's list of the best albums of the year, with Lizzo and Billie Eilish running a close second and third.