Why The Beatles, 56 years ago, were prototyping the kind of pop artist that 2020 demands

There’s no doubt 2020 was an innovative year for music and artists – but, says Dave Roberts, it owes a clear debt to 1964
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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Says He’s Quitting Music Over Struggles With Atlantic Records

Lil Uzi Vert appears to be at odds with his record label and took to social media in what appeared to be a retirement announcement. The XO Tour Llif3 rapper whose real name is Symere Woods, announced that he has quit making music and “deleted” his work. “I wanna take…

This Week in Music: French Montana Feat. Drake, Jeff Tweedy, Young Thug Feat. Elton John

Each week, we share a playlist with the songs and artists who are making headlines