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Tori Amos (shown here performing in 2009) was part of a wave of women musicians who took the reins, creatively and professionally, over their music in the '90s.

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How Claiming Creative Control Helps Women Musicians Stay The Course

12:08pm February 22, 2018

by Beth Winegarner

The 1990s saw a wave of prominent women musicians who took the reins, creatively and professionally, over their music — and provided a blueprint for lasting careers.

Stormzy performs at The BRIT Awards 2018 at The O2 Arena in London on February 21, 2018.

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The Brit Awards: Strength In (Smaller) Numbers

12:08pm February 22, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The nominee pool for the BRITs can sometimes show off a more exciting playing field than their stateside counterpart the Grammys.

Watch Name of Artist's full Morning Becomes Eclectic performance at KCRW.com

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Watch Brett Dennen Perform 'Already Gone' Live In The Studio

11:10am February 22, 2018

by Jason Bentley

Watch as the singer-songwriter with ambitious pop potential performs an acoustic version of the lead single from his latest release, Let's.

Blind Pilot on Mountain Stage

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Blind Pilot On Mountain Stage

11:07am February 22, 2018

In the five years between Blind Pilot's sophomore album and its 2016 follow-up, Israel Nebeker's 13-year relationship ended and his father died. And Then Like Lions is the stunning result of loss.

Joan Baez, Whistle Down The Wind

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First Listen: Joan Baez, 'Whistle Down The Wind'

10:45am February 22, 2018

by Annie Zaleski

With songs written by Tom Waits and Anohni, this timely collection is concerned about the lingering negative reverberations from global discord.

Let's Eat Grandma.

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Let's Eat Grandma Reclaims 'Hot Pink'

10:18am February 22, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The prodigal pair of teenage post-pop creators return by enlisting the help of two other forward-looking geniuses.

Camp Cope, How To Socialise & Make Friends

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First Listen: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise & Make Friends'

5:00am February 22, 2018

by Nina Corcoran

The Melbourne rock trio's new record walks confidently through difficult topics, often with an emotional tug in its wake.

Soccer Mommy, Clean

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First Listen: Soccer Mommy, 'Clean'

5:00am February 22, 2018

by Marissa Lorusso

Nashville songwriter Sophie Allison is just 20 years old, but her songs exude a world-weary wisdom.

Jonathan Wilson, Rare Birds

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First Listen: Jonathan Wilson, 'Rare Birds'

5:00am February 22, 2018

by Tom Moon

Wilson is a student of rock and pop in all its forms, and Rare Birds is his finest album yet.

The Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville. New legislation recently introduced would extend sexual harassment protections to contract workers — a designation that applies to many artists.

Sexual Harassment In Nashville Spurs A New Bill To Extend Protections To Artists

3:34pm February 21, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

HB 1984 would effectively expand the definition of employment in the state — though not the strict federal criteria for proving harassment.