The Paradox of Music Discovery, the Spotify Way
The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, a new book from the journalist Liz Pelly, the playlist is the ...
Jon Batiste on His Super Bowl Performance and How Music Can Transcend America’s Divide
The musician talks about incorporating a sampled beat into "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses his future with the ...
Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Wasn’t ‘Radical,’ But Who Expected It To Be?
Kendrick marched up and down the Superdome more effectively than any player on the Kansas City Chiefs, rapping his vocals without missing a beat. His mic was low throughout his performance, but he ...
For the Sick and Dying, Live Music to Ease the Pain
A violinist plays for her father. A singer takes requests. In hospitals and hospices, bedside performers offer a new kind of ...