Neil Young, performing in Lake Hughes, Calif. in 2019. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Neil Young on World Cafe
Joni Mitchell, photographed in 1970. An album of Mitchell's early recordings, Archives Volume 1: The Early Years, was among the best archival releases of 2020. Roy Jones/Getty Images hide caption
Neil Young was among a number of artists who objected to Donald Trump using their songs during the 2016 campaign. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption
Neil Young's newly released album, Homegrown, arrives at the same moment as two other veteran songwriters, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, put out projects of their own. Henry Diltz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
With New Albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young And Willie Nelson Are As Relevant As Ever
Phoebe Bridgers. Her sophomore full-length, Punisher, is on our shortlist of the week's best new albums. Frank Ockenfels hide caption
The lineup of Santana as of May, 1969, photographed in San Francisco. From left: Michael Shrieve, Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Jose 'Chepito' Areas, David Brown and Michael Carabello. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption
Rex Orange County is otherwise known as Alex O'Connor. His third full-length, Pony, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Oct. 25. Alexandra Waespi hide caption
Colorado was recorded in the titular state in a studio sitting at 9000 feet. DH Lovelife/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'
Neil Young & Promise Of The Real's The Visitor is out Dec. 1. Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Neil Young, Björk, Brand New, Kelela Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Neil Young's Hitchhiker is out Sept. 8. Gary Burden hide caption
Neil Young Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
It's the first day of fall. Celebrate with these 10 autumnal tunes. Doug Hill/Flickr hide caption
Neil Young. Julie Gardner/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Neil Young on World Cafe
Neil Young's new album, The Monsanto Years, comes out June 30. Pegi Young/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Neil Young says he supports Bernie Sanders — and that Donald Trump shouldn't have used his song "Rockin' in the Free World." He's seen here performing in Los Angeles earlier this year. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS hide caption
Neil Young's new album, Storytone, comes out Nov. 4. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Storytone
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Neil Young in a recording booth, tracking a cover of Bert Jansch's "Needle Of Death." Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Neil Young in conversation with NPR's Bob Boilen. A.J. Wilhelm for NPR hide caption
Neil Young speaks about Pono, his new high-quality digital audio system, at SXSW. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption