Sony Reaches Blockbuster Deal for Michael Jackson’s Catalog
The richest music catalog deal to date would give Sony half of Jackson’s recorded music and songwriting rights, valuing the total collection […]
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Henry Fambrough, Last of the Original Spinners, Dies at 85
He was a mainstay of the group that was known for hits like “Could It Be I’m Falling Love,” from its inception […]
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Seiji Ozawa: 8 Essential Recordings
Ozawa, who died this week at 88 years old, left behind a catalog made with orchestras in Boston, Chicago and elsewhere. Listen […]
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Listening to boygenius, Together and Apart
Hear nine standout songs by members of the Grammy-winning trio: Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. Hear nine standout songs by […]
Read moreNew Songs by Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, girl in red and More
Hear tracks by Beth Gibbons, girl in red, Angélica Garcia and others. Hear tracks by Beth Gibbons, girl in red, Angélica Garcia […]
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Seiji Ozawa, Captivating Conductor, Is Dead at 88
He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 29 years, toured widely and helped dispel prejudices about East Asian classical musicians. He led […]
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Usher’s Biggest Songs and Career Highlights: A Super Bowl Guide
The singer will perform at halftime of the N.F.L.’s championship game in Las Vegas on the heels of his popular career-spanning residency […]
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Usher Proves His Mastery on His New Album, ‘Coming Home’
“Coming Home,” his ninth solo album, cruises through every musical challenge. “Coming Home,” his ninth solo album, cruises through every musical challenge. Read […]
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Mojo Nixon, Who Mixed Roots and Punk Rock, Dies at 66
A self-described voice of “the doomed, the damned, the weird,” he was known for satirical songs like “Elvis Is Everywhere” and “Destroy […]
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How Usher Arrived at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
A conversation about his long career path through several generations of R&B, and what he might do on such a big stage. […]
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