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Thursday July 27, 2023

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

At the Newport Folk Festival in 2022, Joni Mitchell gave her first full-length performance in 22 years. The recording, At Newport, is out July 28. Nina Westervelt/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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

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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Wednesday May 24, 2023

Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

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Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

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.

Thursday January 19, 2023

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

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

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.

Monday December 5, 2022

Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

Christine McVie in 1969, just a year before officially joining Fleetwood Mac and forever making hearts melt. Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

December 5, 2022 • For a band famous for its interpersonal drama, McVie extolled the virtues of true love.

Monday April 12, 2021

The Rhymes And Reasons Behind Re-Recording Your Own Classics

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The Rhymes And Reasons Behind Re-Recording Your Own Classics

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.

Wednesday October 14, 2020

Understanding Eddie Van Halen's Teen-Idol Appeal

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Understanding Eddie Van Halen's Teen-Idol Appeal

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.

Tuesday June 9, 2020

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

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

June 9, 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.

Tuesday April 7, 2020

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

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

April 7, 2020 • The folk and country star had been hospitalized on a ventilator for more than a week.

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

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

April 7, 2020 • The beloved singer-songwriter who influenced generations of folk, country and Americana artists died Tuesday at the age of 73.

Saturday January 11, 2020

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

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

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.

Thursday October 25, 2018

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

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

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.

Tuesday July 17, 2018

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

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

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.

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

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Thursday April 26, 2018

Gaz Coombes Is The 'World's Strongest Man'

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Gaz Coombes Is The 'World's Strongest Man'

April 26, 2018 • The former Supergrass frontman is back with his best solo effort yet.

Monday April 2, 2018

Wye Oak Sound Even More Emboldened On 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs'

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Wye Oak Sound Even More Emboldened On 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs'

April 2, 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.

Thursday February 22, 2018

Review: Joan Baez, 'Whistle Down The Wind'

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