Richard Swift, Producer Of Indie Stars And Solo Artist, Dies At 41
Swift, who worked with both The Black Keys and The Shins, had recently been hospitalized with an unknown illness.
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New Orleans Pianist Henry Butler Dead At 69
One of the quintessential exponents of the city's rich, deeply layered and distinctive piano sound, Butler had battled advance-stage cancer since early 2017.
Gaby Moreno And Van Dyke Parks Address Immigration In New Single
The track is from an upcoming album between the celebrated singer and iconic producer/arranger.
American Anthems: The Songs That Unite Us
Sometimes it's a stirring call to arms or a recognition of injustice. But an anthem always captures something much larger than itself - the spirit of a community, unified in a common feeling or cause.
Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage
Daughter of blues royalty Johnny Copeland, Shemekia Copeland graces the Mountain Stage with musical grit and three Grammy nominations to back it up.
What Is The Song Of The Summer?
From the joint debut of pop's royal couple to a "bro-country" act ceding the mic to a woman's perspective, music insiders give their picks for 2018's song of the summer.
Watch Greta Van Fleet Perform 'Safari Song' Live In The Studio
The fresh-faced, rock demi-gods deliver an electrifying performance at KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Moog Says Chinese Tariffs May Force A Move Overseas
The iconic synthesizer company sent an email asking its customers lobby North Carolina's representatives in Washington over the tariffs, set to take effect July 6.
Boots Riley Mines His Experiences As A Telemarketer In 'Sorry To Bother You'
The social satire takes aim at corporations that underpay and exploit workers. This is Riley's first film — he has a long career as a rapper — and his band, The Coup, plays on the film's soundtrack.
Dave Alvin And Jimmie Dale Gilmore On World Cafe
As the longtime acquaintances found out when they were thrown together as tour mates, Alvin and Gilmore have the blues, classic folk and the L.A. club The Ash Grove in common.