From Whitman to Hawthorne, read a list of books iconic literary critic Harold Bloom considered integral to the 'American Sublime.'
The 27 Club is an eerie coincidence of a group of musicians and artists that lost their lives at the age of 27. Here are some of the most famous ones...
A nationality clause in the Mercury Prize and the BRITs are stopping musicians from entering the race. It's turning the arts into a form of border control, the 'SAWAYAMA' musician says.
Read a list of American novelist and short story writer T.C. Boyle's favorite books on violence, including work by William Faulkner and James Dickey.
Read a list of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile's favorite books, including the Bible and interviews with Dolly Parton.
Odetari reveals five things you didn't know about him! Watch the Billboard News video.
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Melissa McCracken grew up with a neurological condition that means she processes songs as colors—a gift that translates into paintings inspired by her favorite musicians.
Instrument: CelloWhat he sounds like: Hear him play Debussy's "Claire de Lune."Why he's classically hot: As the other half of 2Cellos, Šulić is all about making connections with his bow, and enjoys bridging in new listeners to classical music through their classical covers of pop songs.
What are the origins of Polish Christmas carols? And why did one composer's carols turn people green? What were carols like during the communist regime? And did people sing carols in concentration camps? Culture.pl presents some unexpected stories about Christmas carols in Poland.
Viagra Boys (from left) drummer Tor Sjödén, saxophonist Oskar Carls, lead singer Sebastian Murphy, keyboardist Elias Jungqvist, and bassist Henrik Höckert let out a primal scream.
The first Russian to achieve international renown as a composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is also often considered the most Romantic of composers. He was also a deeply tormented and sensitive soul. By California Symphony If Tchaikovsky felt it, it found a way into his music.”—Prof Robert Greenberg Growing Up Tchaikovsky Born May 7, 1840 in...
From Shakespeare to Bukowski, read a list of bestselling Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø's 10 favorite books of all time.
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From Pema Chödrön to Ram Dass, read a list of spiritual books recommended by indie-folk icon Devendra Banhart.
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Als London Grammar 2013 ihr Debüt vorlegen, gelten sie als das nächste große Ding. Nun präsentieren sie mit "The Truth Is A Beautiful Thing" ihr zweites Album. Mit n-tv.de sprechen sie über Wahrheiten, Krisen, Lampenfieber - und die Illuminati.
Which is more important: art or science? Too often, children are discouraged from aiming to become professional dancers, artists, or musicians. But why? Parents feel they are being realistic by pointing out to their children that it's hard to make a living in the arts and that they should drop those fantasies in favor of more academic studies. I believe that by discouraging children from these enjoyments, we do them great a great disservice. We teach them that it's never prudent to put your whol
The acclaimed US indie folk musician talks about escaping from religious cults, working with her ex, and why disconnecting from technology is fundamental to her creative process
The 50 best singer/songwriters, artists, and bands in the history of American folk music, from the 1940s through the 60s until today.
The British-Filipino musician on making the ultimate sapphic sex song, touring with Reneé Rapp and getting matching tattoos with Deb Never in East Hollywood
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of New Order's third studio album, Low-Life, an effort which effectively completed their musical evolution from the early post-punk sound that Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, and Peter Hook initially carried over from their days in Joy Division into a full-fledged dance-rock band. To celebrate this illustrious occasion, here are a few things you may not have known about the album...unless you're an überfan, in which you'll roll your eyes and say, "Well, duh." (We don't really need to dance around that possibility, do we?)
The seeds of Käthe Kollwitz's conviction and compassion were planted at an early age.
"Hunnu rock" band are already unlikely viral YouTube stars. Now, channeling the spirit of Genghis Khan, they're ready to expand their empire.
Birthday of intense cello virtuoso Jacqueline Du Pré (Jan. 26, 1945 - 1987), whose career and life was tragically cut short by multiple sclerosis… When Jackie played she was always in motion...
Read a list of books in musician, activist, and filmmaker Frank Zappa's occult collection, including work by Ram Dass and Aleister Crowley.
Tragedy has struck the British indie band. Both members of the group as well as their tour manager and one other person were killed in a car crash in Arizona...
If music be the food of love, this is an all-you-can-eat buffet.
In these never-before-seen photos of Sinead O'Connor, David Belisle captures the late singer in a rare contented moment of a turbulent life.
Great list of facts about Hector Berlioz. Read the Hector Berlioz facts about his life, interesting, fun, information and biography facts about the great composer.
Maurice Ravel having a smoke in a chair in the garden.
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Rock’s Backpages commemorates Crowded House drummer Paul Hester, who died on 26 March 2005. Here’s a piece from Q Magazine in July 1992
Nichts normal diesen Sommer? Malle ist wieder 17. Bundesland! Hier ist alles wie gehabt. Für wen die Balearische Party-Insel allerdings noch nie eine
Leonard Cohen has passed away at the age of 82. The poet and author turned musician, born in Canada in 1932, 'passed away peacefully at home' in Los Angeles, California, his son Adam said..
