Can You Dig It? 25 Golden Jams From A 1969 Vintage
A sweet mélange of soul, proto-funk, jazz, rock and Latin music that makes for an old-school roséwave soundtrack.
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The Language I Learned From Cassettes
The author and critic Ben Ratliff came up in the halcyon days of cassette tapes, when they were as close to a streaming service as you could get.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Chansons
For this week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock, immerse yourself in Celtic music from around the world.
Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' Demo Leaked On YouTube To Thwart Auction
A demo of "Cherish" and the unreleased song "Angels with Dirty Faces" have also been uploaded to YouTube.
Remembering The Bottled Lightning Of 'Music Tumblr'
For a brief moment, Tumblr played host to a tight-knit, but open-minded, community of music lovers who were thinking and writing deeply about music and its place in the world.
'Blind Injustice' Opera Sets Out To Open Eyes About Wrongful Conviction Rates
Based on former federal prosecutor Mark Godsey's book of the same title, the new opera Blind Injustice draws on detailed interviews with exonerees to put America's criminal justice system on trial.
Newport Folk Festival Preview 2019
The festival's executive producer, Jay Sweet explains how he picked this year's lineup and why the festival continues to resonate with people 60 years after it started.
Viking's Choice: Grandiose Doom Metal, Italian Garage-Pop, Proggy Post-Punk
This week's mix features thundering doom metal, a stargazing lullaby from an oh-so-chic Italian duo and a D.C. post-punk band featuring Mary Timony and Alec MacKaye.
Kick Off Your Shoes While CAAMP Performs Songs From 'By And By'
From playing for free beer to appearing at massive festivals, CAAMP has come a long way.
What We Heard At The Best Festivals For Latin Alternative Music
Alt.Latino hits the road to visit RuidoFest in Chicago, NuevoFest in Philadelphia and the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in NYC.