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How Daniel Nigro Went From Indie Rocker to 'Drivers License' Co-Writer
The former As Tall As Lions frontman talks Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking hit and how being in a band informed his pop songwriting.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen’s Podcast Is Another Empty Appeal to Unity
Spotify's 'Renegades: Born in the USA' lets the two riff about their legacies and try to figure out why we can't all just get along.
Nick Lutsko's Chaotic Comedy Songs Are the Soundtrack to 2021
With catchy tunes about Dan Bongino, Joe Rogan's podcast, and 'Gremlins,' the Tennessee musician thrives on absurdity.
What Feels Nigerian But Isn't Really Nigerian? Celine Dion
“Until you asked me about it, I didn’t even realise stanning Celine was optional.”
We Probably Won’t See Live Music in 2021
With a slow vaccine rollout, new virus strains, and not enough masking, an epidemiologist tells us why concerts might not come back this year.
Katy Kirby's Timeless Songs Are Wonderful Leaps of Faith
The rising Nashville indie rock songwriter grapples with God, family, and self-doubt on 'Cool Dry Place,' the best debut album of 2021 so far.
The Century-Old Neon Sign Tearing Up LA Conservationists
After hiding just out of frame for decades, an exceptionally rare and remarkable Depression-era neon sign was discovered outside of Los Angeles. Then the past came rushing back.
There Needs to Be More TV Like HBO's 'Painting With John'
Like he did with his '90s cult series 'Fishing With John,' artist and musician John Lurie subverts expectations with his weird-as-hell new show.
Country Music’s Culture War Is Playing Out on the Inauguration Stage
The historical tensions plaguing the genre are more heightened than ever in the wake of the Trump administration.
Artists Can Make Millions Selling Their Catalogs to Private Equity. Should They?
Big-name musicians from Bob Dylan to Shakira have recently sold their publishing rights, but it's hard to put a price on owning what you create.
Independent Venues Finally Got a $15 Billion Bailout. What's Next?
Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association's lobbying, a dying industry received congressional relief, but 2021 is still uncertain.
The 2020 Rise of Women and Non-Binary Music Producers
Men make up 95 percent of the music tech industry, but Covid-19 combined with the mainstream rise of bedroom pop has enabled more people to get involved from home.