The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter has become one of pop’s least expected new stars. On opening night of his arena tour, he showcased the bond with his fans that brought him there.
Author: Jon Caramanica
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Disgraced but Embraced: Pop Culture Pariahs Are Making Big Comebacks
The New York Times – Music:
Shane Gillis hosted “S.N.L.,” the show that rebuffed him. Ye topped the Billboard chart after making antisemitic remarks. Has the mainstream given up on banishing bad actors?
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Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour: Testing Out Life After Girlhood
The New York Times – Music:
The opening night of the pop star’s Guts World Tour had sparkle and abandon, but making her songs feel big didn’t require much besides the songs themselves.
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‘Vultures 1’: Where the New Ye Meets the Old Kanye
The New York Times – Music:
“Vultures 1,” the rapper’s album with Ty Dolla Sign, arrived on the 20th anniversary of his debut, “The College Dropout.”
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Toby Keith’s Music and Politics Were More Complicated Than You Might Think
The New York Times – Music:
His choice to become a post-9/11 culture-war champion overshadowed the work of a musician who was funnier, subtler and more politically slippery than his most famous work let on.
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The Grammys Aim for a Big Tent, but Not Everyone Feels at Home
The New York Times – Music:
The most awarded artists were diverse on Sunday night. How those winners received their honors, however, differed mightily.
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André 3000 Brings His Solo Album ‘New Blue Sun’ to the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
Performing live for the first time with musicians from his solo LP, the onetime Outkast rapper played various flutes, said little and tried to change perceptions.