The New York Times – Music:
The indie-pop band was dropped by its major label early in the pandemic, then scored a TikTok hit with “Silk Chiffon,” featuring a verse from its new label boss: Phoebe Bridgers.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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James Rado, Co-Creator of the Musical ‘Hair,’ Is Dead at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Working with his fellow writer and actor Gerome Ragni and the composer Galt MacDermot, he jolted Broadway into the Age of Aquarius.
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Inside New York’s Throwback Roller-Skating Extravaganza
The New York Times – Music:
Music is the key to a summertime experience for pros and amateurs called DiscOasis in Central Park. Its curator: the funk-disco guru and lifelong skater Nile Rodgers.
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Black Country, New Road, a Breakout Band, Starts Over (Again)
The New York Times – Music:
The group lost its lead singer just as it was gaining widespread acclaim. Its members have come up with an unusual solution.
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George Michael Preferred Music to Fame. The Doc He Made Does, Too.
The New York Times – Music:
“George Michael: Freedom Uncut,” a film the musician worked on with his longtime collaborator David Austin, tells the story of his professional life via interviews and previously unseen footage.
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BTS’s ‘Proof’ Is No. 1 as the K-Pop Group Takes a Break
The New York Times – Music:
The boy band’s new compilation marks its sixth time atop the Billboard 200 chart. The group’s seven members will focus on solo projects.
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Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Review: Now It’s Time to Dance
The New York Times – Music:
On his seventh album, “Honestly, Nevermind,” the pop disrupter who rethought rap’s relationship with melody opts for a new direction: nightclub abandon.
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How a TV Series Undersells the Danger of the Sex Pistols
The New York Times – Music:
A music critic who teaches college students about the punk movement takes stock of “Pistol,” the new FX drama about the 1970s British punk band.