Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving a Legacy Beyond Music
The country singer, songwriter, and philanthropist died at 80, drawing tributes from across music and politics.
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Theo Vermeer
Dolly Parton, Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Jolene’ and ‘9 to 5,’ Dead at 80
The country artist’s catalog includes some of the most recognizable songs in American music, several of which outlived their original context.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle
The country singer and songwriter died Tuesday surrounded by loved ones, her family confirmed.
Sylvan Esso Shares “On & On” From Ow ∞
The duo’s second preview from their September album pairs a restless rhythmic core with a wider supporting cast.
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black Set for 20th Anniversary Reissue
The 2006 album returns on 23 October with expanded vinyl and CD editions, a live set from Amsterdam Paradiso, and previously unseen archival material.
Forty Years of Graceland, and the New York Roots of “You Can Call Me Al”
Graceland drew global attention for South Africa, but its lead single was built entirely in New York, shaped by a party mix-up and a midlife crisis.
The OAF House Was Austin’s Early-80s Punk Address
David Sprague’s photographs of the OAF House capture the informal infrastructure that held Austin’s early-80s punk scene together — before the police routinely shut it down.
Lambchop’s Punching The Clown Moves Toward Acoustic Sparsity
Four years after the electronic turns of FLOTUS and This (Is What I Wanted to Tell You), Kurt Wagner’s ensemble strips back to voice, guitar, and banjo.
Mastodon Face Loss and Continuity on Marrow Deep
The first Mastodon album without Brent Hinds adds João Nogueira and Nick Johnston, keeping the band’s sound sharp while his absence lingers.
Maryam Rahmani & David Esser: Santur & Kamancheh for Electronics
The duo uses contact microphones and live processing to place the listener inside the resonance of Persian classical instruments—without turning tradition and electronics into opposites.