Feb 11 Once confined to classical music, figure skaters now turn to an eclectic mix of genres By Sally Ho, Associated Press Figure skating at the Beijing Olympics has witnessed a birth of more current, mainstream and offbeat music that first took hold four years ago in Pyeongchang, the first Winter Games in which lyrics were allowed. Continue reading
Feb 09 Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records brand as owner By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The rapper-mogul has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career. Continue reading
Feb 08 Adele scoops 3 prizes in hometown return to UK’s Brit Awards By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Adele also sang "I Drink Wine," while sitting on a piano in a golden gown. Continue reading
Feb 08 Neil Young urges Spotify employees to leave before it ‘eats up your soul’ By Associated Press Neil Young isn't satisfied with urging his fellow musicians to join him in taking their music off the streaming service Spotify. Now he wants company employees to quit their jobs before it "eats up your soul."… Continue reading
Feb 07 Spotify CEO says pulling Rogan from the platform is a ‘slippery slope’ By Tom Krisher, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Spotify’s CEO says that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racial slurs, he doesn't believe that cutting ties with the popular personality is the answer. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 7:10 Indie darling Mitski asks herself, ‘now what?’ By Christopher Booker Cult pop sensation Mitski is poised on the brink of mainstream stardom. The 31-year-old Japanese-American musician occupies a rare and coveted artistic space: independent, and beloved by fans and critics alike. But there is nothing simple about the musical career… Continue watching
Feb 06 Lata Mangeshkar, legendary Indian singer, dies at 92 By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary Indian singer with a prolific, groundbreaking catalog and a voice recognized by more than a billion people in South Asia, has died. She was 92. She was hospitalized on Jan. 11 after contracting COVID-19. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: House Judiciary committee hearing on musicians and the ‘American Music Fairness Act’ By News Desk The House Judiciary committee held a hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' featuring artists and industry veterans including singer Gloria Estefan. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Singer-songwriter Tori Amos on music, creativity and grief By Christopher Booker Singer-songwriter Tori Amos usually takes a trip for inspiration when she begins a new record—but these last couple years, that was not in the cards. She speaks with NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker about writing through the pandemic, and how staying… Continue watching
Jan 21 Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But… Continue reading