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Calamity Claus: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs
The newest playlist gives a nod to 2020’s overwhelming impact. -
On 'McCartney III,' Paul McCartney Is A One-Man Show Again
Back in 1970, as the book was closing on The Beatles' time together, Paul McCartney came out with a release that established him as an artist in his own… -
A Year Like No Other: Ken Tucker Picks 10 Albums That Made An Art Of Escapism
This year that was like no other ended up making me respond to its music in a way I never had before. The pandemic, along with unprecedented political and… -
50 Years Later, 'Feliz Navidad' Still Delivers On Its Bilingual Message
It’s been 50 years since José Feliciano came up with the seasonal earworm “Feliz Navidad.” The song is just two phrases of holiday cheer, in Spanish and… -
OH OH OH! Joyful Holiday Cards That Don't Shy Away From A Tough Year
During a year when many Americans have had to forgo close gatherings with family and friends, holiday cards are among the few things that can still be… -
2020 Was The Year Of *Trying* To Chill
In 2020, there were many ways to understand the year in music; this week, we’re considering five. Even more than “mindfulness” or “self-care,” “chill” has… -
Stream Taylor Swift's New Album, 'Evermore'
There’s more where folklore came from. After the surprise release of her eighth studio album in July, Taylor Swift again announced a new record on short… -
2020 Was The Year Female Rappers Dominated
In 2020, there were many ways to understand the year in music; this week, we’re considering five. It’s been a long journey for women to get their critical… -
On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020
From the outset, 2020 has been a roller coaster for R&B singer PJ Morton. It began in January when he won a Grammy and lost one of his heroes, basketball… -
2020 Was The Year Of Dancing By Ourselves
In 2020, there were many ways to understand the year in music; this week, we’re considering five. Dance music is a communal and carnal act, a collective…
