Music Features
Beck
July 05, 2016|Kara Manning
Beck was always sophisticated and complex, a man on a long road of self-discovery. [Playlist]
Paul Simon
June 27, 2016|Kara Manning
The consummate archetype of a restless New Yorker. [Playlist]
Peter Gabriel
June 20, 2016|Kara Manning
One of the most innovative and influential rock artists of his generation. [Playlist]
The Cure
June 13, 2016|Kara Manning
The Cure have intimately bonded with their devout fans, offering a healing salve for sadness and self-doubt. [Playlist]
Prince
June 06, 2016|Kara Manning
The word "genius" is a frequently abused superlative. Not here. [Playlist]
Bob Marley
May 30, 2016|Darren DeVivo
His music and message remain as vibrant as ever. [Playlist]
Bob Dylan
May 23, 2016|Kara Manning
"What do you do for a living, man?" "Oh, I confound expectations." [Playlist]
The National
May 16, 2016|Kara Manning
Avatars of the present and future of rock music. [Playlist]
Stevie Wonder
May 09, 2016|Kara Manning
From child prodigy to elder statesman of American pop, soul, R&B, jazz and funk. [Playlist]
The Pretenders
May 02, 2016|Kara Manning
The British-American band brought post-punk sensuality to pop radio. [Playlist]
R.E.M.
April 25, 2016|Kara Manning
Southern Gothic, sun-splashed punk-pop, and bruising, abstruse rock 'n' roll. [Playlist]
Bruce Springsteen
April 13, 2016|Kara Manning
As American as apple pie, "Hamilton," baseball caps and worn blue jeans. [Playlist]