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Evan Agostini/Invision/ APEd Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. -
Carly Rae Jepsen has now been releasing critically-acclaimed pop music for more than a decade. And Friday, she's out with her eighth album, called Day and Night.
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Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras explains a surprising new trend in Latin music that's been bubbling for awhile.
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A murder trial, a meme and the unending search for meaning. Plus: Colin Kaepernick fires back at Jay-Z and Macklemore walks the talk. -
The XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru, returns to the Camden Waterfront this weekend. -
"Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind" is the prettiest kiss-off song you'll ever hear. Then there's "Run That By Me One More Time," a rowdy novelty duet, and the story-song "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy."
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Neil Young talks to NPR about his reflective 50th studio album, Second Song, out Sept. 18. -
Sara Bareilles talks to Morning Edition about grief, infertility and the experiences that shaped her new album. -
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story. -
The list includes veteran hitmakers, a fresh crop of best new artist nominees and a 19-year-old folk prodigy. -
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments. -
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
