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Arts

On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine

The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.

Arts

Onstage in Chicago, Zach Bryan Howled, and the Crowd Found Its Voice

The singer and songwriter has become one of pop’s least expected new stars. On opening night of his arena tour,…

Arts

10 Great Oscar Winners for Best Original Song

Hear tracks by Billie Eilish, Keith Carradine, Isaac Hayes and more.

World

‘October Rain,’ Israel’s Proposed Eurovision Entry, Causes a Storm

A song called “October Rain” might simply be a ballad about dreary fall weather. But in the charged atmosphere following…

Arts

How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right

The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who…

Politics

Listening to Music Is Better When It’s a Conversation Among Friends

At group listening sessions, everybody gets a turn to speak by choosing a song.

World

Toby Keith’s Pre-Partisan Patriotism

Toby Keith already had a string of country hits before he wrote the 2002 song that cemented his place in…

Arts

Toby Keith Was More Than Mere Bluster

His choice to become a post-9/11 culture-war champion overshadowed the work of a musician who was funnier, subtler and more…

Arts

How an Obscure Song Became an a Cappella Sensation

Few people were aware of the 1994 single “Insomniac” by the rock duo Billy Pilgrim, and it quickly sank into…

Arts

Oasis and Stone Roses Musicians Team Up, and 7 More New Songs

Hear tracks by A.G. Cook, Mary Timony, Bela Fleck and others.

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