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Joni Mitchell's return 'At Newport' reconfigures her legacy

Thursday, July 27, 2023

The surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival, now released as an album, is another exciting evolution in Joni Mitchell's notoriously chameleonic career.

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Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash co-founder David Crosby has died at 81

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

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Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

Monday, December 05, 2022

For a band famous for its interpersonal drama, McVie extolled the virtues of true love.

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The Rhymes And Reasons Behind Re-Recording Your Own Classics

Monday, April 12, 2021

Taylor Swift is far from the first to revisit her old catalog for reasons of business as much as art – but even if it's often a managerial decision, the process can't help but be heartfelt.

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Understanding Eddie Van Halen's Teen-Idol Appeal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The eponymous guitarist will forever be remembered as a legend of hard rock, but his band emerged at a time when purveyors of the genre were increasingly being presented with slightly softer contours.

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Bonnie Pointer, Founding Member Of The Pointer Sisters, Dead At 69

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Bonnie, the "rebellious" one, began her career as a duo before being joined by another, then another, of her siblings, becoming one of the foremost vocal groups of the '70s.

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John Prine, Revered Nashville Songwriter, Dies At 73 From COVID-19 Complications

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

The folk and country star had been hospitalized on a ventilator for more than a week.

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John Prine, Hero Of 'New' Nashville, Dies After Developing COVID-19 Symptoms

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

The beloved singer-songwriter who influenced generations of folk, country and Americana artists died Tuesday at the age of 73.

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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart

Saturday, January 11, 2020

"We're only immortal for a limited time." Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades.

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Tegan And Sara Are The 21st Century's Genre-Fluid Community Organizers

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The duo has carved out a version (and vision) of womanhood in response to the sexism and homophobia it faced, amassing a fiercely loyal fanbase that celebrates the twins' radical individuality.

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The Strange Magic Of YouTube's '80s Remix Culture

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Search the phrase "80s version" and you'll find dozens of present-day hits reworked with vintage synths and sax solos. Embedded in them is an emotional lesson on what's missing from the streaming era.

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First Listen: Gaz Coombes, 'World's Strongest Man'

Thursday, April 26, 2018

The former Supergrass frontman is back with his best solo effort yet.

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First Listen: Wye Oak, 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs'

Monday, April 02, 2018

Settling into a groove requires patience and subtle tweaks. That's the mood on Wye Oak's latest album, but it's also the narrative of the band's career.

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