The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter Ethel Cain has an elaborate vision of becoming a different kind of pop star. She’s doing it from rural Alabama.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Kevin Morby Chases Ghosts, and a New Album, in Memphis
The New York Times – Music:
Since he was an anxious teen, Morby, a Kansas City singer-songwriter, has been fixated on death. By facing his fears in a mythical city, he found a way to reckon with it.
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Susan Jacks, Who Sang ‘Which Way You Goin’ Billy?,’ Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
Released in 1969, the song, by her group the Poppy Family, was one of the biggest hits to come out of Canada to that point.
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Madonna and Beeple Collaborate on NFT Project
The New York Times – Music:
The pop singer spent the last year working with the digital artist on a video series about motherhood. Proceeds will benefit three nonprofits.
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Ric Parnell, Real Drummer in a Famous Fake Band, Dies at 70
The New York Times – Music:
The central characters in the mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” were comic actors, but Mr. Parnell was an actual professional musician.
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The Deeper Meaning of Elvis in Australia
The New York Times – Music:
I went to the Parkes Elvis Festival thinking I’d learn something about what America used to be. I left thinking more about Australia.
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Black Star’s First Album in 24 Years Arrives, and 11 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Sharon Van Etten, Carly Rae Jepsen, 070 Shake and others.
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How the King of Rock ’n’ Roll Still Makes Australia Sing
The New York Times – Music:
Elvis never played a concert “down under,” but that hasn’t stopped tens of thousands of Australians from making him their own at an annual festival.
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Bad Bunny on His Surprise Album, ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’
The New York Times – Music:
“I’ve made it clear to people that I’m never going to make a record that’s the same as another,” the pop star said. His fourth album was inspired by a spectrum of Caribbean music.