Mar 16th, 2010 · After forming in New York in late 2008, Freelance Whales have made waves with their bouncy dream pop. Although they've yet to release an album, the band has built a following based on their impromptu street performances on the streets of New York.
Mar 16th, 2010 · Sony Music has signed a historic $250 million deal with pop singer Michael Jackson's estate for previously unreleased music and the late singer's catalog. Ethan Smith, the music industry reporter for The Wall Street Journal, says it's hard to say what's in the archives, but there could be two albums worth of songs.
Mar 16th, 2010 · A rapper on the verge of a major breakthrough, Fashawn just released a debut album, Boy Meets World, which documents life experiences stretching all the way back to grade-school bullies and high-school crushes. He's got a remarkable flair for storytelling, too, as evidenced by "The Ecology," which paints a bleakly vivid portrait of California's ghettos.
Mar 15th, 2010 · In the summer and fall of 2009, the band recorded its fourth album, I Learned the Hard Way, at its studio in Brooklyn. Photographer Jacob Blickenstaff was there to capture it on film. View a behind-the-scenes gallery of the band in the recording studio.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man on Earth, pens earthy, passionate folk tunes with a knack for clever lyrical turns. On this installment of World Cafe: Next, hear songs from Matsson's forthcoming album, The Wild Hunt.
Mar 14th, 2010 · If you want something loud, something for your angst or just a good highway ride, start here. The Archie Bronson Outfit recorded 50 minidiscs' worth of tunes in an old farmhouse basement and picked the best to include on its third album, Coconut. Hear it in its entirety here.
Mar 12th, 2010 · The Winter of Mixed Drinks is the third album from the Scottish band Frightened Rabbit. Though dark, it's less melancholy than their previous records, and draws inspiration from the rural Scottish village where frontman Scott Hutchison penned its songs.
Mar 12th, 2010 · The pianist and singer has sold more jazz records in the U.K. than any other British artist. His latest album, The Pursuit, features original songs, jazz standards and pop covers.