Mickey Guyton on ‘Remember Her Name’ Debut Album

[ad_1] Guyton regularly fends off libelous letters online from reactionary country fans resentful of his claim to the genre or his willingness to voice racism in his ranks. “I’m on antidepressants because it was that hard,” she said. This context makes certain achievements of Guyton’s debut album all the more remarkable. Despite addressing a deeply …

Abba Previews Debut Album and 11 New Songs After 40 Years

[ad_1] Before Max Martin’s hit factory ruled radio playlists, there was another Swedish pop phenomenon: Abba, reunited after 40 years. The new album “Voyage” will be released on November 5th and concert-like dates are planned in London in May; The singers will be digitized images supported by a live band. While the lines from “Don’t …

Why Is The Baby From Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Album Suing Now?

[ad_1] Spencer Elden was 4 months old when he was photographed dragging naked in the pool in 1991 by a family friend. The photograph, taken at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California, would be used that year for the cover of Nirvana’s seminal second album “Nevermind,” which helped define Generation X and brought …

Jay-Z’s ‘Black Album’ Re-examined – The New York Times

[ad_1] In 2003, Jay-Z announced his retirement at the age of 33. He had several platinum records under his belt and a budding relationship with Beyoncé. Then, he released the album “The Black Album”, which would be his last album. The New York Times Culture correspondent Reggie Ugwu was a high school senior when “The …

Nina Simone Saved Ledisi’s Life. Now Pays Tribute To An Album.

[ad_1] On Friday, Ledisi will commemorate the woman who saved him from despair with the album “Ledisi Sings Nina”, in which he reinterpreted seven of Simone’s most popular songs in orchestral, jazz and pop arrangements. They showcase both the diversity and depth of Simone’s musicianship and the breathtaking range and reach of Ledisi’s own voice. …