A Fire Destroyed Old-Style Master Tapes…And Why We Should Care
In 2008, a fire at Universal Music Group destroyed the irreplaceable work of countless recording artists. We just recently learned just how bad it was. Here’s why it’s a huge deal.
Mavis Staples: Celebrating “80” with A New Album
Who celebrates their 80th birthday with new music — and a pair of pink boxing gloves? Mavis Staples, that’s who.
Pop Songs That Have Shape-Shifted
Face it: you can’t hear “Layla” the same way again. Ever.
The Night I Accepted Jeff Beck’s Award…
Gigi Shapiro has spent her professional life among some of the biggest names in the music industry. Her stories are awesome, and we share one of them here.
NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concerts”: 5 of the Best
NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series has a huge following. New to it? Here are five to get you started.