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Music Archive

Archives for April 2021

Technology
Apple’s antitrust problems in Europe just went from bad to worseApple’s antitrust problems in Europe just went from bad to worse
Technology

Apple’s app store is facing antitrust complaints around the world.

By Sara Morrison
One Good Thing
One Good Thing: The perfect album for spring 2021One Good Thing: The perfect album for spring 2021
One Good Thing

Julien Baker’s brilliant Little Oblivions is about feeling doomed and looking for an escape.

By Emily St. James
Video
How trucker country music became a ’70s fadHow trucker country music became a ’70s fad
Play
Video

Long-haul truckers were once country music’s heroes.

By Estelle Caswell and Antonella Crescimbeni
Culture
Taylor Swift’s songs haven’t changed. But she has.Taylor Swift’s songs haven’t changed. But she has.
Culture

On the re-recorded version of her 2008 album Fearless, the artist’s new perspective on her work shines through.

By Emily St. James
Money
How a pop-punk girl group became the most hated band on TikTokHow a pop-punk girl group became the most hated band on TikTok
Money

The internet is convinced Tramp Stamps is an “industry plant.” Should that justify the dogpiling?

By Rebecca Jennings
Technology
Facebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio productsFacebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio products
Podcast
Technology

But the products won’t show up for a while.

By Peter Kafka
Video
How slow jams took over the radioHow slow jams took over the radio
Play
Video

Quiet Storm is a staple of late-night Black radio.

By Estelle Caswell