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Why Pop’s Biggest Stars Are Staying Put for Long Residencies
Extended runs in one venue, once associated with legacy acts, have become popular with stars including Harry Styles and BTS, lowering bills and building hype...
Plotting the Future of the Most Storied Studio in Jazz
The New Jersey recording space built in 1959 by Rudy Van Gelder is filled with history. Can it regain its glory without getting stuck in...
Island Records’ Chris Blackwell Finally Tells His Story
In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 and Grace Jones to the...
The $10 Million Bob Dylan Center Opens Up His Songwriting Secrets
A new space in Tulsa, Okla., built to display Dylan’s vast archive, celebrates one of the world’s most elusive creators, and gives visitors a close-up...
Coachella Kicks Off a High-Stakes, Still Uncertain Concert Season
The live music industry is expecting a record year, as shows return in force following pandemic shutdowns. But coronavirus cases, and related setbacks, are complicating...
2022 Grammys: Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic Win Top Aw
Jon Batiste won album of the year, Silk Sonic song and record of the year and Olivia Rodrigo best new artist at a ceremony where...
The Grammys, Always Unpredictable, Face New Surprises
The lead-up to the awards has involved controversy over a last-minute ballot change, Covid-19 cases, a nominee’s death and, of course, The Slap. But producers...
Kanye West’s Stormy Relationship With the Grammys Erupts Again
The musician, nominated for five awards, was told he will not be able to perform at the ceremony on April 3. The decision came after...
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