The first in a three-part discussion of the singer's new album, "The ArchAndroid", which debuts this week
Jay-Z's "Forever Young" forgets the power of sampling, something his older work mastered brilliantly—breathing new life into old music, creating new appreciation
In an era of Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, and other manufactured stars, musicians like Britain's Marling stand out for their simplicity
A trip through live and classic Grateful Dead moments, a ska mix, and a journey that spans everything from soul to techno
The singer's latest album pays homage to the Great American Songbook, but it lacks the passion of his earlier releases
A new documentary about the band eschews talking heads in favor of highlighting the legendary music
The "Hannah Montana" star follows Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as she declares she's a woman now
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are leading a revival in the music form. But do they sacrifice innovation for nostalgia?
Shops can stay alive by offering dependable advice and opportunities for customers to listen before they buy
The singer's nine-minute epic tries to make a point but ends up flattering our own, preexisting political sensibilities
Listen to Coldplay's Kraftwerk-sampling single "Talk" off their third album, "X & Y"
Pitchfork points out that MGMT's new album alienates their pop base, moving toward experimental territory in the vein of The Flaming Lips and Beck
It's NSFW, but the political message behind the nine-minute epic is surprisingly effective
Coco and friends tackle everyone from Radiohead to Gloria Gaynor to Five for Fighting. Here, the highlights.
A special day honoring independent music shops raises the question: with the Internet, are they still necessary?
Mayer Hawthorne has fans in the music world from Snoop Dogg to Justin Timberlake. A conversation about his influences and what's next.
A 16-year-old kid from Rhode Island transforms the overproduced hit into an earnest, pared-down ballad
As bands try to find new ways to make money, music becomes more and more of a commodity. Does it matter?
Guru's legacy lives on as critics reflect on his contributions to hip hop
Legendary rapper Guru of Gang Starr succumbed to a long battle with cancer yesterday, just one month after surgery following a heart attack