Andrew Flanagan
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LCD Soundsystem, 'new body rhumba'
It's no crime for a song to be anodyne, but LCD Soundsystem made a career out of barely skirting that line. → Read More
Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81
Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians. → Read More
The Best Electronic Music of 2021
From Jersey club to the U.K. underground, 2021's best electronic music looks like a complex melting pot of genre and history. → Read More
What Does Daft Punk Leave Behind?
Known for indelible hits like "One More Time" and "Around the World," the now-legendary French duo called it quits this week after years of silence. → Read More
Beyoncé, Dua Lipa Headline 2021 Grammy Nominations
Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year. → Read More
Bad Bunny Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Puerto Rican star was expected to perform during the American Music Awards on Sunday night, but cancelled at the last minute. → Read More
Mac Davis, 'Painter' Of Classic Songs, Dead At 78
Davis parlayed a middling career as a promotions man into a successful one writing songs for the stars and scoring hits of his own. → Read More
Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dead At 68
Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like "Celebration," "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie." → Read More
Citing A COVID-19 Shortfall, DHS Increases Visa Fees For Touring Artists
The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes last week, which will take effect in early October. → Read More
Black Grapefruit Seeks Balance 'Inside' Turmoil
In a pastoral track from the New York duo, Randa Leigh asks an essential question: "What you follow, fear or love?" → Read More
Malik B., Early Member Of The Roots, Dies At 47
The Philadelphia rapper was part of the band's first four albums. → Read More
Malik B., Founding Member Of The Roots, Dies At 47
The Philadelphia rapper was part of the band's first four albums. → Read More
Warner Music Group Trading On Wall Street, Promises Social Justice Support
One of the world's three major record labels is now a publicly traded company. → Read More
Music Companies Promise A Tuesday 'Blackout' For Black Lives
Record labels and other organizations will participate in a daylong moratorium on "business as usual," though some argue the actions don't do enough to address the industry's history of exploitation. → Read More
New Mix: More Music For The Here And Now
This week's must-hear mix of music to slow the blood includes some delicate and joyful sounds, mostly from artists you likely haven't heard of, including Ben Lukas Boysen and Jerry Paper.Featured Songs And Artists:1. The Mountain Goats: "Until Olympius Returns" from Songs for Pierre Chuvin2. Jerry Paper: "Puppeteer" from Abracadabra3. Ben Lukas Boysen: "Clarion" from Mirage4. Avishai Cohen & Big… → Read More
Case Against Universal Music Over Warehouse Fire Dismissed
The suit, prompted by an investigation from the Times last year, had been whittled down to just one plaintiff. → Read More
Bandcamp Will Forfeit Its Share Of Sales Friday, Urges Direct Support Of Musicians
A favorite of indie artists and labels, the digital storefront and streaming service announced a one-day plan to boost profits for musicians facing financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Public Enemy 'Moving Forward' Without Flavor Flav After Bernie Sanders Rally
The hype man and former reality television star was dismissed from the legendary rap group he co-founded after sending the Sanders campaign a cease-and-desist over a performance on Sunday. → Read More
David Roback, Mazzy Star Guitarist, Dead At 61
The musician was a prominent member of the 1980s "Paisley Underground" scene in his native LA before gaining commercial success with Mazzy Star in the early '90s. → Read More
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Announce New Album, Release 'Be Afraid'
His band will release Reunions on May 15. On the first single, Isbell pointedly criticizes artists for not speaking their minds more forcefully. → Read More