Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s ...

Sons of Silver’s Peter Argyropoulos and Marc Slutsky discuss their new album along with a Bauhaus ‘80s flipside and a song ...

Australian music fans have turned off homegrown music, with only three records from local artists making the ARIA Top 100 ...

After a decade or so of sporadic and modest success, The O'Jays needed a change to reach their potential. Philadelphia International Records needed a group that would be the ideal conduit for the ...

Sheila E. is nominated for two Grammys, which she discusses, along with the historic post-award show recording of “We Are the World,” 40 years ago.

The surprise streaming star of the album arrived in “Baile Inolvidable,” a salsa track which went #1 on the U.S. Apple Music ...

Ray Padgett's Flagging Down the Double E's website and newsletter has become an indispensable resource for Dylan fans all across the globe.

From Viola Davis to Charlamagne Tha God, there is a good reason why troubled South Carolina is home to Black excellence.

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Today in Music History for Jan. 12: ...