Folk
Skullcrusher packs an emotional punch with her "quiet" new album
Indie folk musician Helen Ballentine, who goes by the moniker of Skullcrusher, recently released her debut full-length record 'Quiet the Room.'
Taylor Swift Confirms Connections Between 'folklore' and 'evermore' Songs
The two most obvious parallels between "folklore" and "evermore" are new characters from the "betty" saga being introduced in "dorothea" and another song about a grandparent with "marjorie."
How to Stream Taylor Swift's New Album 'evermore' Right Now
The singer and songwriter announced her second surprise album of 2020—a companion to July's "folklore"—on Thursday.
Taylor Swift Will Cheer on Kamala Harris With Custom Cookies During Debate
The singer also formally announced that she's voting for Joe Biden, and shared a photo of cookies she made featuring the Biden/Harris campaign logo.
Who Was Rebekah Harkness? Debutante in Swift's 'Last Great American Dynast
After marrying into the Standard Oil fortune, Harkness became a noteworthy patron of the arts by founding Harkness Ballet.
Read the Lyrics to 'Betty' and Every Song Lyric from 'Folklore'
As fans begin reading more and more into the lyrics of Swift's latest album, "betty" has been named a standout track.
The Woodsiest Lines From Taylor Swift's New Album 'Folklore' Now Streaming
"The smell of smoke would last around this long/'Cause I knew everything when I was young/And you'd be standin' in my front porch lot/And you'd come back to me"
Here's Why You Should Care About Taylor Swift's Album Drop
Written and recorded in isolation, Swift's new album has a started studded cast of collaborators with both familiar faces and new.
Meet Gabriel Glenn, the Guy Paris Jackson Moved into a Van to Date
Jackson's boyfriend is also her musical partner. The two play in the folk group The Soundflowers, who just released their debut EP in June.
The 1975, Jeff Rosenstock and More Release New Music:What You Should Stream
The 1975's long-awaited "Notes on a Conditional Form" drops today, as we're still reeling from surprise releases from Jeff Rosenstock and Carly Rae Jepsen.
Meet The Money Covered With Booby Traps — And You Thought Bitcoin Was Bad
A Russian artist and engraver is taking a popular folk art and elevating it with elaborate mechanisms and complex designs.
Lucinda Williams and More Release New Music: What You Should Stream
Lucinda Williams, Raconteur Brendan Benson, Asher Roth, the Used, and Hazel English have all released new albums to keep you entertained in quarantine.
The Strokes, Sparta and More Release New Music: What You Should Stream
There's a ton of new music that can keep you entertained while you're stuck in self-isolation.
Bob Dylan Unveils Previously Unreleased Song 'Murder Most Foul'
The legend released a heartfelt narrative track about that fateful day in Dallas and all the music that came after.
The Weeknd, Adam Lambert and More Release New Music: What You Should Stream
While you're cooped up in self-isolation, dig into the newest albums that are hitting streaming services today.
Adrianne Lenker Steps Into the Abyss
"I get scared of songs disappearing. It's good to record them because I don't have to carry them around anymore," Lenker says.
The Secret Musical Universe of Lola Kirke
She played a classically trained oboist on TV. Now Lola Kirke is stepping out as a songwriter in her own right.
Arts Funding Attack—These May Be Last NEA Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts announced its second round of 2017 grants, totaling $80.26 million for activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions.
Folk Musician Laura Marling Gets Practical & Political
The British songwriter turns to the theater for the London production of 'Mary Stuart.'
Leonard Cohen's 20 Best Songs
Leonard Cohen's songs captured longing, loss, lust and so much more.
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The musician won for creating 'new poetic expressions in American song.'
James Taylor's Big Break
This excerpt from the new biography covers James Taylor's rise to fame in the early 1970s.
70 Neil Young Songs for His 70th Birthday
Celebrate Neil Young's best, saddest and most maddening songs on the artist's 70th birthday.
James Taylor's New Album, Reviewed by a Panel of Moms
"This music feels like being at yoga," and other thoughts on James Taylor's long-awaited album.