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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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World

‘Fairytale of New York’ Isn’t Like Any Other Christmas Song

I fell in love with “Fairytale of New York,” the indelible Christmas song by the Pogues, before I’d heard a…

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World

Essra Mohawk, Self-Described Flower Child Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75

She missed a shot at Woodstock glory. But she recorded well-received albums under her own name and worked with Frank…

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World

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Review: Bringing a Classic Record to Life

A new Off Broadway musical adds the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history to the Cuban songs popularized…

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Arts

Rock Gods Call Him When They Need a New Thunderbolt

After producing hits for Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, Andrew Watt has become a go-to for new music…

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