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Music Review: Muna frontwoman Katie Gavin makes her solo debut with folky, evocative ‘What A Relief’

On “What a Relief,” the debut solo album from Katie Gavin, the Muna frontwoman tackles love, family and selfhood through folk and country twang that depart from the band’s usual dance-forward pop.

Pixies’ Black Francis on ‘The Night the Zombies Came,’ 35 years of ‘Doolittle’ and Steve Albini

MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the Year

Music Review: Rare hometown recordings, ‘Bird in Kansas City,’ capture Charlie Parker’s playful mood

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

Busta Rhymes talks emotional Rock Hall performance

Iconic rapper Busta Rhymes admits emotions ran high as fellow artists remembered the late Phife Dawg, a member of A Tribe Called Quest, at the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Oct. 23)

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Tim Heidecker is taking music seriously | AP interview

Liam Payne’s father arrives in Buenos Aires days after former One Direction star’s death at hotel

Angelina Jolie finds her voice again, for Callas biopic ‘Maria’

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Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip-hop

A decision by a Florida jury is paving the way for the surviving members of 2 Live Crew to retake control of much of their iconic discography, following a yearslong copyright dispute.

BRELAND went to Selma to find himself. His ‘Project 2024' is music based on what he saw and felt

For BRELAND, the last few years have been a whirlwind. He released his debut album, 2022’s “Cross Country,” a fluid approach to country music that now feels prescient because it’s the direction the genre continues to move in.

Music Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling ‘Warriors’ album

The perilous journey home — it’s a tale as old as “The Iliad.” Now it’s a dynamic concept album starring hip-hop legends and Broadway belters and, of all things, the New York subway system.

One Direction was the internet’s first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

One Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31.

Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fame

One Direction was one of the last boy bands from the age of mass-audience linear television and one of the first of the social media era.

Music Review: Bon Iver reflects, laments and resets on ‘SABLE,’ a short EP of indie folk

More than five years have passed since Bon Iver’s last album, “i, i” was released. It’s fitting that the opening of this new indie folk EP, “SABLE,” arrives like a siren, warning the listener of some intensity ahead.

Coldplay teaming with Barcelona for next clasico against Real Madrid

Barcelona soccer team will wear special edition shirts with a logo of pop rock band Coldplay on their fronts for the upcoming clasico against Real Madrid.

Anti-establishment the MC5 ironically get into the establishment with Rock & Roll Hall Fame invite

Before there was the Clash, Nirvana or Rage Against the Machine there was the MC5. Tom Morello, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist for bands like Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, says the MC5 were playing punk rock before there was a term for it.

Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music

When it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot deeper than walk-up songs and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG” has become the perfect anthem for Jose Iglesias’ New York Mets.

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread. He’s best known for his absurdist comedy and creative partnership with Eric Wareheim that began when the pair was in college.

Becky G says ‘Encuentros,’ her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.”

Music Review: ‘Sex Education’ star Dua Saleh’s debut, ‘I Should Call Them’ is arty, experimental pop

The Sudanese-American artist Dua Saleh, known for their work as Cal Bowman on Netflix’s “Sex Education,” mesmerizes within the first few seconds of their genre-blending debut album, “I Should Call Them,” writes The Associated Press’ Leslie Amrbiz.

Music Review: Charli XCX’s ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ remixes, ranked

Charli XCX’s “Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat” is a deluxe, remixed, double-album version of her culture-shifting album “Brat.”

Muni Long believes ‘Revenge’ is a dish best served with success

Muni Long is out for revenge, but believes it won’t be accomplished through bitterness or malice, but through success.

After years of finding the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame cold as ice, Foreigner now knows what love is

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is about to rectify a wrong that some rock fans may celebrate with their lighters up in the air — the band Foreigner will be finally welcomed in.

Guster, Avett Brothers and Florence Welch are helping bring alt-rock to the musical theater stage

Ryan Miller, lead singer of alternative rock band Guster, has a new gig that even he’s a little surprised about: Musical theater songwriter.

Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, ‘A Ballet Through Mud’

RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical music album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.”

Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn’t always sure about making a Christmas album

Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas. That’s thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

The Grammys’ voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?

For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity, a a reflection of the Recording Academy’s electorate.

In music and dance, Sudanese performers transport refugee audiences back home

Sudanese musicians and dancers perform in Cairo for an audience that is mostly refugees from the war-torn country.

Music Review: black midi’s Geordie Greep aims for ‘The New Sound’ on his solo debut. And he hits it

Geordie Greep’s “The New Sound” is not going to be for everyone. Fans of his former act, the experimental British rock band black midi, which disbanded in August, have never been faint of heart.

Queer women rule pop, at All Things Go and in the current cultural zeitgeist

The All Things Go music festival made its way to New York City this weekend for the first time, featuring a lineup of predominantly women and queer women headliners like Boygenius’ Julien Baker, Ethel Cain, Muna, Janelle Monae and Reneé Rapp.

Oasis adds US, Canada and Mexico stops to reunion tour

Oasis shocked fans by announcing a reunion tour last month, ending a 15-year hiatus. But there were only U.K. dates.

She defended ‘El Chapo.’ Now this lawyer is using her narco-fame to launch a music career

Mariel Colón spent years working as a defense lawyer for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán while he faced trial in U.S. court.

After 20 years and a move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is still making music for outsiders

Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes.

Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her ‘Joker’ sequel character to create ‘Harlequin’ album

“Harlequin” is a companion album for the film, in which Gaga stars as Lee, also better known as the unhinged villain Harley Quinn.

Music Review: Sophie’s posthumous, self-titled final album still sounds like the future of pop

The Grammy-nominated producer Sophie’s final, self-titled and posthumous album — lovingly curated by her brother and studio engineer Benny Long — still sounds like the future of pop music.

The Cure announces a new album and releases its first new song in 16 years, ‘Alone’

Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music. “Alone,” its first new song in 16 years, premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show Thursday morning.

Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

After fueling so many other people’s parties, it will be time for Kool & the Gang to themselves finally celebrate when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month in Cleveland.