Grace Ives Was Tipped as a Top Indie-Rock Star. Then She Hit the Bottom.
Grace Ives burst onto the indie‑pop scene with her 2022 album Janky Star, earning praise from the New York Times and Pitchfork. After a period of personal turmoil and quitting drinking, she released the playful single “Stupid Bitches,” whose video captures her first genuine smile on camera. The emotional shift coincides with the early stages of her forthcoming album Girlfriend, recorded under the guidance of Grammy‑winning producer Ariel Rechtshaid, who signed her in 2020. Critics now view Ives as a maturing artist balancing vulnerability with catchy electro‑pop sensibilities.
Kneecap Gets Serious on Its New Album, ‘Fenian’
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap, thrust into global headlines for pro‑Palestinian remarks and a dismissed terrorism charge, lost its US visa sponsor and cancelled a sold‑out North American tour. The six‑week scheduling gap prompted the group to record a new album,...
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The article spotlights five newly released classical albums, beginning with Lise Davidsen’s ‘Live at the Met,’ a 53‑minute recital captured in 2023. It praises Davidsen’s powerful soprano and James Baillieu’s supportive piano, while noting the omission of her onstage commentary....
The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership
George Clinton’s P‑Funk “Mothership” debuted on the 1976 Earth Tour, a $500,000 floating spaceship that became the centerpiece of his funk mythology. Funded by a $1 million loan arranged by Casablanca founder Neil Bogart, the prop turned concerts into theatrical interstellar...
To Pay the Bills, a Cult Band Becomes a Doors Tribute Act
The Brewis brothers, frontmen of the cult indie act Field Music, have launched a Doors tribute project called the Fire Doors, performing roughly one show each month. Despite a two‑decade catalog, critical acclaim and celebrity fans such as Prince, the...
Harry Styles and 8 More Boy Band Stars Who Went Solo
Harry Styles released his fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” a breezy electro‑pop collection that leans into dance‑floor beats. The record marks another step in his evolution from One Direction teen idol to a mature solo artist. The...
New York Philharmonic Announces 2026-27 Season
The New York Philharmonic announced its 2026‑27 season, marking Gustavo Dudamel’s debut as music and artistic director. The opening concerts will debut at Radio City Music Hall and include a memorial performance at the Perelman Performing Arts Center for the...
At 100, György Kurtág Is Still Searching for the Right Note
György Kurtág celebrated his 100th birthday with a concert and cake in Budapest, marking a rare milestone for a living composer. He remains active, continuing to write music and teach despite advancing age and hearing loss. The event highlighted his...
Conductor Andris Nelsons Has Become a Cautionary Tale
Andris Nelsons will leave the Boston Symphony Orchestra after a tenure marked by early artistic triumphs and recent tension with the orchestra’s leadership. The board cited a misalignment of future vision, reflecting a clash between Nelsons’s traditionalist style and the...