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Music Archive

Archives for June 2017

Culture
Where to stream Jay-Z’s 4:44 (if you don’t already have a Tidal subscription)Where to stream Jay-Z’s 4:44 (if you don’t already have a Tidal subscription)
Culture

Jay-Z’s 4:44 release strategy fits into a new streaming trend toward windowed releases.

By Constance Grady
Culture
9 of June’s best new music releases, from Fleet Foxes to Lorde9 of June’s best new music releases, from Fleet Foxes to Lorde
Culture

Plus folk rock from Big Thief and Millie Bobby Brown in an xx video.

By Bridgett Henwood
Culture
9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Featuring a new Hamilton music video, a creepy-fun documentary, and more.

By Vox Culture
Culture
33 years after Prince debuted Purple Rain, a deluxe reissue has opened the vault on new tracks33 years after Prince debuted Purple Rain, a deluxe reissue has opened the vault on new tracks
Culture

Two new editions of the iconic album feature a mix of previously unreleased songs and other special features.

By Abbey White
Culture
9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

From Lorde’s excellent new album to the best new movies to see.

By Vox Culture
Technology
Spotify has guaranteed to pay big music labels billions over the next two yearsSpotify has guaranteed to pay big music labels billions over the next two years
Technology

The streaming service posted revenue of $3.3 billion last year; it has promised big checks in exchange for better rates.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Tony Awards 2017 live stream: time, date, channel, and how to watch onlineTony Awards 2017 live stream: time, date, channel, and how to watch online
Culture

Will this year be the singing and dancing extravaganza we’ve come to expect?

By Constance Grady
Culture
Taylor Swift puts all her music back on streaming, continues to be a PR geniusTaylor Swift puts all her music back on streaming, continues to be a PR genius
Culture

Swift re-embraced Spotify on the same day Katy Perry’s album came out.

By Constance Grady
Video
Grime: London’s latest music exportGrime: London’s latest music export
Play
Video

It’s not the same as hip-hop.

By Carlos Waters
Technology
Taylor Swift is bringing her music to Spotify, and every other streaming serviceTaylor Swift is bringing her music to Spotify, and every other streaming service
Technology

She’s been gone since 2014, but she’s coming back tonight.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Get into the summer vibe with catchy pop tunes, a compelling new novel, and one of the year’s best horror films.

By Vox Culture
Culture
Watch: Ed Sheeran does Carpool Karaoke, pities selfWatch: Ed Sheeran does Carpool Karaoke, pities self
Culture

And he has a guitar!

By Constance Grady
Technology
Apple Music now has 27 million subscribersApple Music now has 27 million subscribers
Technology

That’s up from 20 million in December.

By Kurt Wagner
Culture
9 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

From the new Wonder Woman movie to an under-the-radar NBC comedy to an amazing slow jam about sparkling water.

By Vox Culture
Culture
How Steven Universe, a joyous cartoon about love and aliens, used music to evolveHow Steven Universe, a joyous cartoon about love and aliens, used music to evolve
Culture

The show’s composers explain how they wrote songs about anxiety, grief, and obsession for cartoon aliens.

By Caroline Framke