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Samsung and Jay-Z Accused of Using New Album to Mine Customer Data
A special promotion that gave Samsung phone owners early access to ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ is raising eyebrows
Fifty For the Fourth: Our Patriotic Playlist
In observance of Independence Day, we present 50 — one for every star in our flag — America-themed tunes
Q&A: Ciara on Being a One-Woman Army and Having a “Body Party” With Nicki Minaj
WATCH: Pixies Release Their First New Song in Nine Years
Listen to “Bagboy,” the iconic alt-rockers’ newest track
Long Live the Monkees! (or, Why “Honest” Music is Overrated)
Does pop music have to be heartfelt and authentic to be good?
Will.i.am Threatens To Sue Pharrell Over Use Of Phrase “I Am”
Possible legal action — over two short words — pits producer vs producer
The 25 Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)
The 25 tracks — from hip-hop anthems to sugary pop confections — that had us tapping our toes and bobbing our heads
Mavis Staples Spreads Love and Joy on One True Vine
An unshakable faith permeates every note of this gospel album (produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy)
A Hall of Fame Voice: Remembering Bobby “Blue” Bland
Borrowing from the blues, R&B, gospel and pop music, Bland created a vocal style that was unmistakably his own.
New World Record: 24 Hours of Drumming
The rocker Andrew W.K. now holds the title for the longest-ever drumming session in a store
Band to Watch: Delta Rae
These folk-rockers are festival favorites — and count Lindsey Buckingham among their many fans
Kanye West’s Yeezus Is Manic, Melancholy and Brilliant
Our greatest pop mind has made his antipop record. At last