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Meet Arranger Rob Moose, the Violinist Pulling the Strings in Indie Rock and Pop
Phoebe Bridgers, Justin Vernon, Anohni, Miley Cyrus, and more call Moose when they want to add orchestration to their songs.
10 Takeaways From the 2024 Grammy Nominations
Including a bounty of nods for SZA, Boygenius, and Taylor Swift, the dominance of women in the major categories, and the worst snubs
Listen to Chino Pacas’ “Como Pancho Villa”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
How Ali Sethi Went From Making One of the Biggest Songs on Earth to a Collaborative Album With Nicolás Jaar
The Pakistani-born, New York-based musician talks about creating work that spans cultures, conflicts, and centuries.
The Best and Worst of the 2023 MTV VMAs
From Doja Cat’s deranged doppelgängers to Olivia Rodrigo’s girlie anthems to Shakira’s knife dancing
How Regional Mexican Music Became the Year’s Most Refreshing Pop Breakthrough
Artists including Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado, and Grupo Frontera are updating the sentimental sounds of traditional Mexican music while staying true to its storied history.
An Afternoon at Coney Island With Julie Byrne, Sage of Reason
Between ferris wheel rides, the New York singer-songwriter talks about how grief, friendship, and long drives informed her life-affirming new album, The Greater Wings.
What to Expect From the Stage Adaptation of Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois
Through a mix of live music and impressionistic choreography, the show aims to shed fresh light on the beloved album’s themes of self-discovery.
Lucinda Williams’ Memoir Is as Unflinching as Her Songs
With Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, the legendary songwriter details her hard-won path to success and tells the stories behind some of her most beloved work.
Witnessing Joanna Newsom’s Surprise New Era
Eight years after the release of Divers, the singer-songwriter stunned a Los Angeles crowd with new songs that underscored just how much has changed in her life.
Remembering Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie With 8 Essential Tracks
Across a catalog that includes titanic pop smashes and lesser-known gems, the singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, who passed away yesterday at age 79, had a gift for imbuing the snappiest songs with heartfelt vulnerability.
Robert Beatty Is Your Favorite Artist’s Favorite Album Designer
His psychedelic visions appear on album covers for everyone from Tame Impala to U.S. Girls to the Weeknd.