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Arturo O’Farrill wants Africa to get the credit it deserves. The New York-based pianist, composer and educator traveled Friday to Los Angeles to attend the Grammys, where his Afro Latin…
The last one came with album of the year. Beyonce’s self-titled release of late 2013 made the list, along with Beck’s “Morning Phase,” Sam Smith’s “In the Lonely Hour,” Pharrell’s…
Eminem was awarded Best Rap Album at the Grammys for “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” beating out Iggy Azalea’s heavily favored “The New Classic.” Eminem also topped Common’s “Nobody’s Smiling,”…
The men of fun. are not having fun together right now, so they’re on hiatus. In a Facebook note signed by Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff, the group…
Sam Smith won the Record of the Year award at the Grammys for his song “Stay With Me” (Darkchild Version). Smith also won Song of the Year, Best New Artist…
Even in a music industry where streaming services are becoming more and more prevalent, the album artwork still holds some power. While not as powerful as in the heyday of…
The following article is provided by Rolling Stone. By PATRICK DOYLE For his current Rolling Stone cover story, Sam Smith gave hours of interviews, both on his home turf in…
All through his most recent American tour, the British singer Sam Smith has been stunned by the size of his crowds. When he first played in Philadelphia, last March, it…
Nearly seven years after the release of her 2008 album “The Promise,” Deborah Cox is making her return to music as she adds the finishing touches to her forthcoming album,…
New Music By JON PARELES, STEPHEN HOLDEN, BEN RATLIFF and NATE CHINEN It’s not a put-on. Bob Dylan’s “Shadows in the Night,” an album of 10 songs that were all…
D’Angelo used his debut “SNL” performance — and first live TV appearance since releasing his surprise album “Black Messiah” in December 2014 — to make a powerful statement. – Watch…
After announcing the title and release date of his new album, “Dark Sky Paradise,” Big Sean debuted a new single, “Blessings.” Produced by Vinylz, the track features verses from Drake…
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — It wasn’t exactly a beach day. It was a chilly, damp November morning with a drizzle that turned intermittently to rain. Björk called it “sniffle weather”; she…
Out singer-songwriter Steve Grand, who shot to viral fame in 2013 with the smash single “All-American Boy,” will release his hotly-anticipated debut album on March 24. –
J. Cole has big plans in store for his now-famous Fayetteville, North Carolina childhood home that graces the cover of his latest album, “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” During a recent…
Big Sean has revealed the title for the upcoming album: “Dark Sky Paradise.” The rapper posted a photo to his Instagram that just read the title to the “Hall of…
There is something inexplicably gripping about music’s ability to resurface moments and feelings from specific points in your life. We all have those albums or songs. But what about an…
Dylan is known for his songwriting, but this album is his take on hits from the 1920s through the 1950sthe work of Rogers and Hammerstein, Frank Sinatra and the like….
EVERY ALBUM Bjork produces resolves itself into a story. The story begins with the songs, the raw material through which Bjork channels emotion, autobiographical experience and philosophical ideas. The songs…
The other record of the year nominees are “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX, “Chandelier” by Sia and “All About That Bass” by Meagan Trainor. Song of the year…
As if she didn’t smash 2014 enough with a blockbuster album and dominance of the headlines, Swift had one final gift for the world on December 31. –
In the cover art, Madonna’s head is wrapped in black cord. Real Rebels think for themselves! Real Rebels respect ART! Real Rebels are Rebels in their ❤️#rebelheart pic.twitter.com/ZUHpNtlJkq No one…