The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about the space the breakout Brooklyn band occupies in contemporary indie-rock circles, and its latest album.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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‘Summer of Soul’ Reclaims a Concert Documentary Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
As music stars turn to movies as promotional tools, the Questlove project looks back to a golden age of filmed performances that the academy rarely acknowledges.
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‘Encanto’ Soundtrack Is No. 1 for a Seventh Week
The New York Times – Music:
Music from Disney’s latest animated movie continues to dominate the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, where the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is on top for a fifth time.
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Stromae’s Music Delves Into Dark Topics. His Return Is Right on Time.
The New York Times – Music:
The Belgian singer-songwriter’s hits marry serious subject matter and dancey beats. His first album in nine years, “Multitude,” expands his spectrum of sounds.
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Neil Diamond Sells Entire Catalog to Universal Music
The New York Times – Music:
The musician behind ubiquitous hits like “Sweet Caroline” sold his songwriting rights and recordings in another major deal.
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Michael Stipe, Another Outsider at the Art Fair
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The R.E.M. singer-songwriter is parting with works from his collection of Southern artists — but their inspiration lingers on.
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Gary Brooker, Singer for Procol Harum, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
The pianist and singer composed the band’s music for five decades, including the hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”
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Florence + the Machine’s Conflicted Coronation, and 12 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Bonnie Raitt, Kehlani, Mahalia and others.
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What Happens When a ‘Heritage Act’ Wants More Than Playing the Hits?
The New York Times – Music:
Tears for Fears are returning with their first new album in 18 years. The group is one of a number of veteran bands releasing fresh music after lengthy pauses.