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Talking with the rap legend about the state of hip-hop today, how state of hip-hop when he started—and how he ended up living in suburban Connecticut
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The Band's drummer and vocalist, who died Thursday, made the complex seem effortless.
Whether you're on uppers, downers, or something in between, there's music for you here
Jonathan Lethem's new book celebrates the band's transitional, apocalyptic 1979 album.
The rapper's high-tech resurrection at Coachella this past weekend embodied what Shakur has become in death.
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Two scientists debate whether the capacity to make and enjoy songs came from biological evolution—or from the advent of civilization.
A vintage guide to the 7 essential skills required for maximum musical enjoyment
From Madonna to Tchaikovsky, firearm noises have been used to amp up songs' drama—and have sometimes caused real-world drama themselves.
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Jim Marshall's famous black box allowed bands to be heard by larger crowds than ever before.
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Twelve songs that show the range of the singer—and of the safe-seeming genre to which she belongs
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Today, it's schmaltz. But someday it'll be like "This Land is Your Land"—just another folk song.
Recent comments from musicians show anxiety about the genre's popularity—and about black artists' place in it.
Appreciating the voice of Alice in Chains singer on the 10th anniversary of his death
Her new record's split personality is perfectly suited for playlist culture.