The New York Times – Music:
Only in record of the year could Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo face off against Abba and Tony Bennett. Our critics break down all 10 nominees in a new “Diary of a Song” video.
Category: Music
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Molly Tuttle Is a Top Bluegrass Guitarist. She’s Also a Lot More.
The New York Times – Music:
After two albums of roots pop, the musician returns to her own roots for “Crooked Tree,” an album that takes inspiration from her lifelong journey living with alopecia areata.
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‘32 Sounds,’ a Film Performed Live, Probes the Power of Listening
The New York Times – Music:
Sam Green’s documentary about the physics and emotions attached to sound comes to BAM with a live score performed by JD Samson and Michael O’Neill.
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Wet Leg, the Indie-Rock Duo, Blew Up Fast. They Know It’s Weird.
The New York Times – Music:
The group’s droll single “Chaise Longue” racked up playlist spots and star endorsements. Its debut album has more springy bass lines, jabbing guitars and sharp, observational lyrics.
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Putin Says Tchaikovsky Is Being Canceled. The Met Opera Disagrees.
The New York Times – Music:
The company’s revival of “Eugene Onegin” gives the lie to the Russian president’s claim that his country’s composers are suffering in the West.
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Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dies at 50
The New York Times – Music:
The band confirmed the death of the hard-hitting member, but no cause was given.
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Ukrainians Fill Streets With Music, Echoing Past War Zones
The New York Times – Music:
In subway stations and apartment buildings, artists are playing Bach, Vivaldi and folk songs.
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Review: An Orchestra Manages to Capture That Ellington Swing
The New York Times – Music:
At Carnegie Hall, the American Symphony Orchestra and Leon Botstein made a case for Duke Ellington works still rarely heard from classical ensembles.
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Review: The Philharmonic’s Conductor Returns to His Perch
The New York Times – Music:
Jaap van Zweden led the orchestra after seven weeks away in works by Julia Perry, Shostakovich and Beethoven.