Music

Covering diverse genres and emerging artists, this segment offers in-depth reviews, interviews, and event coverage from concerts to festivals. Our detailed reports explore musical trends, album releases, and industry shifts, providing comprehensive insights into the creative forces and cultural impact of the music world.

Pitbull's Bald Cap Craze Takes London Concertgoers by Storm

At a London concert, fans embraced a unique trend of dressing up as hip-hop star Pitbull, donning bald caps and mimicking his signature look in a vibrant display of fan unity and nostalgia.

Par Chloe Dubois • 13 Jun 2025 • 6 MIN

The concert atmosphere resembled one of the world's largest and most eclectic drag shows.

The Electric Prunes featured in an early promotional shot. From left to right: James Spagnola, Ken Williams, James Lowe, Mark Tulin, and Preston Ritter.

James Lowe, Lead Singer of Psychedelic Rock Band the Electric Prunes, Passes Away at 82

James Lowe, frontman of the Electric Prunes, known for their 1966 psychedelic hit and innovative fusion of rock with religious themes, has died at 82.

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

Alf Clausen leads a live orchestra during a rehearsal for ‘The Simpsons.’ He contributed to the show’s music for nearly three decades.

Alf Clausen, Composer Behind Iconic ‘The Simpsons’ Music, Passes Away at 84

Alf Clausen crafted the musical backdrop for hundreds of ‘The Simpsons’ episodes over 27 seasons, blending jazz, rock, and blues, earning multiple Emmy accolades.

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

Composer Annea Lockwood beside the Hudson River, whose extensive career has focused on attentive listening, including capturing the sounds of flowing rivers.

At 85, Annea Lockwood Continues Her Lifelong Exploration of Earth’s Sounds

Composer Annea Lockwood, renowned for transforming natural soundscapes into music, collaborates with emerging artists while deepening her connection to the environment.

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

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Per Norgard pictured in 1981, whose works drew on diverse inspirations such as Javanese gamelan, Indian philosophy, astrology, and the art of Swiss outsider Adolf Wölfli.

Per Norgard, Visionary Danish Composer, Passes Away at 92

Renowned as a pioneer of Danish contemporary music, Per Norgard crafted symphonies and chamber works that emerged from a unique compositional approach inspired by a single note, akin to a cosmic genesis.

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From left to right: William Cedeño Torres, Jeffrey Paul, and Bryan Akipa performing during a collaborative workshop.

Lakota Music Project Bridges Cultural Divides Through Collaborative Performance

For nearly two decades, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra has partnered with Native artists to create music that confronts historical racial divides.

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Accordionist Guy Klucevsek performing in 2000. He once reflected on moving beyond his polka roots to embrace broader musical styles.

Renowned Accordionist Guy Klucevsek Passes Away at 78

Guy Klucevsek transformed the accordion’s reputation through his versatile musicianship and by composing and commissioning diverse works across multiple genres.

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Al Foster performing at Birdland jazz club in Manhattan in 2012. Reflecting on his career, he once said, “I’ve been so fortunate to play alongside all the musicians I admired as a teenager.”

Jazz Legend Al Foster, Renowned Drummer, Passes Away at 82

Celebrated for his enduring collaboration with Miles Davis and influential contributions to jazz, drummer Al Foster has died at 82.

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Elton John at the 2011 Tribeca Festival opening night premiere of “The Union,” a music documentary that set a tradition for the festival to open with musical storytelling, according to the festival director.

Tribeca Festival Amplifies Its Musical Presence with Record-Breaking Lineup

This year’s Tribeca Festival features over 20 music-centered events, including documentaries, music videos, and podcasts, marking its largest musical program to date.

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Yasunao Tone pictured in 2002. Yoko Ono once remarked that his music would completely redefine perceptions of Asian music, calling him 'not Asian, but Martian.'

Yasunao Tone, Pioneering Experimental Composer and Multimedia Artist, Passes Away at 90

Renowned for pushing the boundaries of digital sound and a key figure in the Fluxus movement, Yasunao Tone transformed contemporary music with his radical experimentation.

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Peter Seiffert on stage in 2013, noted for combining vocal power with remarkable technical agility.

Renowned Wagnerian Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

Peter Seiffert, celebrated for his commanding and clear tenor voice in Wagner's operas, died at his Austrian home after battling a serious illness.

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Joel Bailey, known by his stage name BAELY, is among the 500-plus artists featured at South by Southwest London’s music festival, spanning around 30 venues.

South by Southwest Makes Its European Debut in London’s Shoreditch

Marking its first European edition, South by Southwest London showcases over 500 artists across 30 venues, spotlighting the city’s vibrant Shoreditch district.

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Pitbull's Bald Cap Craze Takes London Concertgoers by Storm

James Lowe, Lead Singer of Psychedelic Rock Band the Electric Prunes, Passes Away at 82

Alf Clausen, Composer Behind Iconic ‘The Simpsons’ Music, Passes Away at 84

At 85, Annea Lockwood Continues Her Lifelong Exploration of Earth’s Sounds

More in This Category

Per Norgard, Visionary Danish Composer, Passes Away at 92

Lakota Music Project Bridges Cultural Divides Through Collaborative Performance

Renowned Accordionist Guy Klucevsek Passes Away at 78

Jazz Legend Al Foster, Renowned Drummer, Passes Away at 82

Tribeca Festival Amplifies Its Musical Presence with Record-Breaking Lineup

Yasunao Tone, Pioneering Experimental Composer and Multimedia Artist, Passes Away at 90

Renowned Wagnerian Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

South by Southwest Makes Its European Debut in London’s Shoreditch

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Pitbull's Bald Cap Craze Takes London Concertgoers by Storm

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