The New York Times – Music:
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
Category: Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
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Frank Wakefield, Who Expanded the Mandolin’s Range, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
A bluegrass innovator, he recorded numerous albums as a leader, and his list of collaborators included both Leonard Bernstein and Jerry Garcia.
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Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.
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Peter Gordon, Music’s Mr. Adjacent, Is Starting His Own Record Label
The New York Times – Music:
Peter Gordon, who studied with Terry Riley, has always made music that is surprising but accessible. Now he’s starting his own record label.
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Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them.
The New York Times – Music:
Artists across pop genres are finding success with colored vinyl and different variants of their releases. For Swifties, the urge to collect them all is strong.
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Lost Tapes From Major Musicians Are Out There. These Guys Find Them.
The New York Times – Music:
For decades, recordings left at studios have languished in storage rooms and basements. Master Tape Rescue, a company of two industry vets, is coming to save them.
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How Khruangbin’s Sound Became the New Mood Music
The New York Times – Music:
The Texan trio’s vibes have spawned countless imitators, but their magic isn’t so easy to replicate.