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Music Archive

Archives for August 2017

Technology
Spotify just signed the last big music label deal it needs to go publicSpotify just signed the last big music label deal it needs to go public
Technology

Look for a non-traditional IPO at the end of this year or early 2018.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” music video is a weak salvo in her Taylor Swift feudKaty Perry’s “Swish Swish” music video is a weak salvo in her Taylor Swift feud
Culture

Not even Nicki Minaj can save this one.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Taylor Swift just announced a new album and single in typically savvy fashionTaylor Swift just announced a new album and single in typically savvy fashion
Culture

Why now is the perfect time for Taylor Swift to release a new single.

By Constance Grady
Culture
One of R. Kelly’s alleged victims just broke her nondisclosure agreement to speak outOne of R. Kelly’s alleged victims just broke her nondisclosure agreement to speak out
Culture

This woman says that R. Kelly trapped her in an abusive relationship when she was 16.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Kesha, Katy Perry, and the dilemma of party-girl pop stars getting seriousKesha, Katy Perry, and the dilemma of party-girl pop stars getting serious
Culture

In 2017, every pop star wants to make their own Lemonade. Some work better than others.

By Constance Grady
Culture
8 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend8 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

From the vital documentary Whose Streets? to the new DuckTales reboot to Kesha’s first album in five years.

By Vox Culture
Video
How a recording studio mishap shaped ’80s musicHow a recording studio mishap shaped ’80s music
Video

An unapologetic ode to gated reverb drums.

By Estelle Caswell
Culture
How Kesha’s 3-year legal battle with Dr. Luke shaped her new album RainbowHow Kesha’s 3-year legal battle with Dr. Luke shaped her new album Rainbow
Culture

The singer is still struggling to get out of her contract after a sexual assault claim against her producer.

By Grant Rindner
Culture
The birth of hip-hop happened 44 years ago at a block party in the BronxThe birth of hip-hop happened 44 years ago at a block party in the Bronx
Culture

An interactive Google Doodle celebrates the innovation that spawned the genre by letting you spin records yourself.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Who is actually listening to the Chainsmokers and 21 Pilots? These maps have the answer.Who is actually listening to the Chainsmokers and 21 Pilots? These maps have the answer.
Culture

Music fandom maps by the New York Times break down where artists are most popular.

By Grant Rindner
Culture
Calvin Harris and DJ Khaled’s newest albums are good for streaming — and bad for musicCalvin Harris and DJ Khaled’s newest albums are good for streaming — and bad for music
Culture

Their latest records are made solely to appeal to playlist culture.

By Grant Rindner
Culture
A Christmas Story is coming to television — as a live musical starring Maya RudolphA Christmas Story is coming to television — as a live musical starring Maya Rudolph
Culture

Fox will air the event on December 17.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Including an endlessly fun ’90s nostalgia medley and the first trailer for Call Me by Your Name.

By Vox Culture
Video
The secret rhythm in Radiohead’s “Videotape”The secret rhythm in Radiohead’s “Videotape”
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Video

There’s more to this somber song than meets the ear.

By Estelle Caswell