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Music Archive

Archives for September 2017

Culture
7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Music, TV, movies, and more good stuff to add to your queue.

By Vox Culture
Culture
7 of September’s best new music releases7 of September’s best new music releases
Culture

Including a new pop hit from St. Vincent and a rollicking album from the National.

By Bridgett Henwood
Culture
Beyoncé’s new surprise remix of “Mi Gente” will benefit hurricane relief effortsBeyoncé’s new surprise remix of “Mi Gente” will benefit hurricane relief efforts
Culture

The song was released on Thursday night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Cardi B is now the first female solo rapper to top the Billboard 100 chart since 1998Cardi B is now the first female solo rapper to top the Billboard 100 chart since 1998
Culture

“Bodak Yellow” took on the corporate behemoth that is Taylor Swift — and won.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
7 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Music, TV, movies, and more to add to your pop culture queue.

By Vox Culture
Celebrate fall with this autumnal playlist
Music

Thirteen songs to get you excited for the season.

By Bridgett Henwood
Technology
The music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streamingThe music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streaming
Technology

Spotify, Apple Music and other services have 30 million U.S. subscribers, and streaming revenue is up 48 percent so far this year.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
Culture

Music, TV, movies, and more to add to your pop culture queue.

By Vox Culture
Culture
How music supervisors create iconic TV momentsHow music supervisors create iconic TV moments
Culture

The job was just recognized by the Emmys for the first time ever. Here’s how it works.

By Grant Rindner
Culture
Movies, patriotism, and cultural amnesia: tracing pop culture’s relationship to 9/11Movies, patriotism, and cultural amnesia: tracing pop culture’s relationship to 9/11
Culture

The tragedy caused a dramatic shift in media trends. Looking back on it now is almost surreal.

By Lindsay Ellis
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

Great movies, music, books, and TV to watch, read, and listen to.

By Vox Culture
Technology
U.S. college students can now buy a Spotify/Hulu bundle for $5 a monthU.S. college students can now buy a Spotify/Hulu bundle for $5 a month
Technology

That would normally cost at least $13 a month. It may also be a new business model for Spotify.

By Peter Kafka
Music
The challenges and adventures of life on the road, as told by 14 bandsThe challenges and adventures of life on the road, as told by 14 bands
Music

I asked a bunch of musical artists about touring life. They gave me an earful.

By David Roberts