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Jerry Moss, the "M" in A&M Records, dead at 88

Jerry Moss, the music industry vet who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert, died Wednesday at his Bel Air home in California. He was 88

Listen to Holy Motors' hazy cover of Carpenters hit "Superstar"

Estonian band Holy Motors have covered “Superstar,“ the song by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell that was a 1971 hit for The Carpenters and has been covered by everyone from Luther Vandross to Sonic Youth…

The Cribs tell us about the influences behind new LP 'Night Network'

From Queen and The Carpenters to their pets and Puccini, Gary and Ryan Jarman tell us about the influences behind new album ‘Night Network‘ (that’s out this week).

The NY Times names hundreds more artists who lost masters in 2008 UMG fire

Just about every area of recorded music was hit by the fire, from jazz to punk to cabaret to comedy, new wave, historical speeches, metal, hip hop, you name it.

Nick Cave lists his top 10 love songs

Nick’s list includes Karen Dalton, Nina Simone, Bee Gees, Bob Dylan, and more.

Hal Blaine (The Wrecking Crew), RIP

Hal played on 150 Top 10 hits, including The Beach Boys’ ”Good Vibrations,” The Byrds’ ”Mr Tambourine Man” and so many more.

Petal tells us what she's listening to ahead of tour ++ win tix to NYC show!

Petal’s tour with Sir Babygirl and Cave People begins tonight (1/16).

Bill's Indie Basement (10/19): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in the Basement: The Bevis Frond, a reissue of Silicon Teens’ ’Music for Parties,’ Saul from Fat White Family sings ’Karaoke for One,’ plus Dutch band Lewsberg, Kevin Hairs and more.

Lincoln Center's American Songbook series 2018 lineup

The annual American Songbook series returns to Lincoln Center in 2018, with shows in The Appel Room, David Rubenstein Atrium, and Rose Theater. Highlights include…

NPR's 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women

The list is being celebrated with a free NYC show tonight, headlined by Rickie Lee Jones, who will perform Pirates in full (#49 on the list).
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