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Two Prince Rarities Are Now Available Digitally

The two tracks were shared with Paisley Park Celebration attendees in June

The Best Movies, TV and Music for July

Christopher Nolan tackles The Manhattan Project, and Shark Week returns

Mickey Hart Explored the Grateful Dead's Hip-Hop Side In 1974

A strange story of possible musical influences

Grammys Clarify AI Eligibility for Awards

It's one of many questions facing the music industry

Is Fall Out Boy’s Cover of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” the Worst Song of Summer?

"Trump gets impeached twice / Polar bears got no ice." It gets worse.

Is Everything Goth Now? A New Book Makes a Convincing Argument.

An interview with John Robb, author of “The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth”

The Viral Musician Playing Nursery Rhymes in the Style of Your Favorite Band

How one songwriter started a phenomenon when all he wanted was some peace and quiet

Miami’s Best Indie Rock Band Might Have Just Released the Single of the Summer

The superior five-piece Mustard Service share what it’s like mining Belle and Sebastian vibes in a salsa-centric city

Deer Tick Is Aging Gracefully, Against All Odds

The band tackles middle age on "Emotional Contracts"

Cassette Tapes: A Kitschy Collectible or a Failed Comeback?

The dated format is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. But why?

A Brief History of Dubious Soccer Songs

The tradition goes back much further than “Haaland (Ha Ha Ha)"

What We Talk About When We Talk About Emo

Two new books help navigate the unexpected resurgence of the historically maligned genre

The Best Movies, TV and Music for June

Including the return of “The Bear" and a new Foo Fighters album

Eddie Van Halen’s Easter Egg-Filled Porsche Is Up for Auction

The late guitarist’s beloved Porsche 911 GT3 RS features a number of custom touches

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Original R.E.M. Lineup Appears Onstage for First Time in 17 Years at R.E.M. Tribute Show

Specifically, Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's "Murmur" tour stop in Athens, Georgia

What Can Great Vocalists Tell Us About the Music We Love?

Zachary Pace on writing “I Sing to Use the Waiting”

Killer Mike Visited “Real Time” for a Very Candid Conversation

The musician and Bill Maher talked drugs, Atlanta and politics

Exclusive: Metallica on the Success of the Band’s Official Whiskey

The group sat down with Blackened Master Distiller Rob Dietrich for a roundtable discussion, and we have a first look

The Best Movies, TV and Music for February

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” comes to an end. Plus, elevated spy antics in Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.”

The 20 Best Record Stores in Chicago Right Now

The vinyl revival isn't going anywhere. Here's where to build your collection.

It Sure Sounds Like Green Day Don't Like Algorithms Very Much

The band talked technology in a recent interview

13 Great Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

College basketball, an “SNL” cast member and a cult rock band are all on the agenda

The BBC Is Auctioning Off a Treasure Trove of Classic Vinyl

Some vintage Pink Floyd LPs are among the offerings

These Are the 10 Best Jazz Clubs in DC Right Now

Visit these clubs to get rid of your blues

The Mental Health Benefits of Random Album Generators

Listening to new music will change your life for the better

The Best Movies, TV and Music for January

Including the long-awaited return of “True Detective.” Plus, a documentary on one of the biggest financial scandals of the 21st century.

30 Years Later, Shaquille O’Neal Reflects on “Shaq Diesel”

According to Shaq, the Boys and Girls Club played a key role in the 1993 album

How Glen E. Friedman Captured the Brief, Intense Life of Minor Threat

The photographer’s new book, “Just a Minor Threat,” features a raft of never-before-seen images