The New York Times – Music:
Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.
Category: Music
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: 5 Takeaways From Week 1
The New York Times – Music:
The jury heard from more than a dozen witnesses, including detectives and former gang members. The suspect, Duane Davis, addressed the judge directly.
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10 Songs We’re Talking About
The New York Times – Music:
Jorja Smith offers a loaded invitation, Rapsody explores Africa and the cosmos, and Carly Simon returns with her first single in decades.
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Tiffany, ’80s Pop Star, Is Busy Reinventing Herself
The New York Times – Music:
Best known for her hit song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” she is making her Off Broadway debut in “Spandex the Musical.”
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Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.
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Machel Montano, Soca Sovereign, Takes Over Brooklyn Public Library
The New York Times – Music:
The career retrospective for Machel Montano, a first for a Caribbean artist, highlights his ties to New York City.
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How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
The New York Times – Music:
The ever-lively rapper discusses showmanship, rap’s generational connections and sorting through 300 J Dilla beats for his new album.
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Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:
Able to convey the pathos of operatic heroines with her pure, expressive tone, she was also involved in prickly disputes with some directors and conductors.
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J.T. Harding on Crafting the Hits of Broadway’s ‘Music City’
The New York Times – Music:
The Nashville songsmith J.T. Harding gives the lowdown on writing with Keith Urban, Uncle Kracker, Shane McAnally and more.