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Byline: Rob Tannenbaum Thanks to a software program, the length, structure and contents of the movie are reconfigured each time it's shown. It's the only way the musician would agree [...]

Thanks to a software program, the length, structure and contents of the movie are reconfigured each time it's shown. It's the only way the musician would agree to the project. [...]

Santana's track featuring Rob Thomas turns 25 this week. Why is it still a rock blockbuster? ''To really appreciate 'Smooth,' you have to embrace how cheesy 'Smooth' is,'' Rob Thomas [...]

Santana’s track featuring Rob Thomas turns 25 this week. Why is it still a rock blockbuster? “To really appreciate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whgn_iE5uc you have to embrace how cheesy ‘Smooth’ is,” Rob Thomas [...]

Peter Gordon, who studied with Terry Riley, has always made music that is surprising but accessible. Now he's starting his own record label. For 45 years, Peter Gordon has held [...]

Peter Gordon, who studied with Terry Riley, has always made music that is surprising but accessible. Now he’s starting his own record label. For 45 years, Peter Gordon has held [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum He's also still working through his childhood trauma. Considering his musical's legacy, he sees a story about how 'we prevail ultimately, by turning toward the light.' As [...]

He's also still working through his childhood trauma. Considering his musical's legacy, he sees a story about how ''we prevail ultimately, by turning toward the light.'' As he entered a [...]

Family history is ''wrapped up in these songs,'' said the singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who is making the leap to Broadway with an adaptation of the popular romance novel. The stage [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum Family history is 'wrapped up in these songs,' said the singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who is making the leap to Broadway with an adaptation of the popular romance [...]

The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded ''We Are the World.'' The title of Netflix's new [...]

Despite little outward resemblance, the actor worked for months to get the look, sound and movement right for the new film ''Bob Marley: One Love.'' Bob Marley, the beloved and [...]

Despite little outward resemblance, the actor worked for months to get the look, sound and movement right for the new film “Bob Marley: One Love.” https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/bob-marley, the beloved and singular [...]

The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded “We Are the World.” The title of Netflix’s new [...]

The duet between the Pogues frontman and the singer Kirsty MacColl portrays lovers who turn viciously against one another on Christmas Eve. The competition to have the No. 1 chart [...]

Farewell tours are one of pop music's signature moves. But there's reason to believe Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are throwing in the towel for real this time. When Kiss [...]

Farewell tours are one of pop music’s signature moves. But there’s reason to believe Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are throwing in the towel for real this time. When Kiss [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum He's made irresistible hits with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But going alone for the first time at 63, his inspirations were more sober, and more personal. [...]

He's made irresistible hits with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But going alone for the first time at 63, his inspirations were more sober, and more personal. ''Do you want [...]

Over a career of 70-plus years, the singer infused his performances with a huge range, dramatic flair, rhythmic agility and an inquisitive approach to interpreting lyrics. When Anthony Dominick Benedetto [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum The irascible rocker, now 71, reflects on how America plays into his music, his relationship to his biggest hits and his latest album, 'Orpheus Descending.' 'Country artists [...]

The irascible rocker, now 71, reflects on how America plays into his music, his relationship to his biggest hits and his latest album, ''Orpheus Descending.'' ''Country artists are writing songs [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum The 31-year-old singer and songwriter is releasing a self-titled album on a major label - and bracing for the potential backlash. 'I'm terrified,' Lauren Daigle said with [...]

The 31-year-old singer and songwriter is releasing a self-titled album on a major label -- and bracing for the potential backlash. ''I'm terrified,'' Lauren Daigle said with a broad smile [...]

The Canadian singer-songwriter, who died on Monday at 84, brought his rueful baritone to memorable, melancholy material. Bob Dylan once named Gordon Lightfoot one of his favorite songwriters, and called [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum Trevor Horn, half of the group behind 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and a producer who helped engineer the sound of the '80s, will be the opening [...]

Trevor Horn, half of the group behind ''Video Killed the Radio Star'' and a producer who helped engineer the sound of the '80s, will be the opening act for Seal. [...]

Shane McAnally's boffo songwriting career got off to a slow start, but by 2013 he and his frequent writing partner Brandy Clark were finally having success. The Band Perry's ''Better [...]

Shane McAnally’s boffo songwriting career got off to a slow start, but by 2013 he and his frequent writing partner Brandy Clark were finally having success. The Band Perry’s “Better [...]

Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and their bandmates built a career rooted in wit, excitement, pastiche and sex. A new boxed set, ''Against the Odds: 1974-1982,'' traces their journey. As Chris [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and their bandmates built a career rooted in wit, excitement, pastiche and sex. A new boxed set, 'Against the Odds: 1974-1982,' traces their [...]

Forty-three years after their first album, the band that brought the world ''Rock Lobster'' and ''Love Shack'' is starting a tour for the last time. When the B-52's played ''Rock [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum Forty-three years after their first album, the band that brought the world 'Rock Lobster' and 'Love Shack' is starting a tour for the last time. When the [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum 'George Michael: Freedom Uncut,' a film the musician worked on with his longtime collaborator David Austin, tells the story of his professional life via interviews and previously [...]

''George Michael: Freedom Uncut,'' a film the musician worked on with his longtime collaborator David Austin, tells the story of his professional life via interviews and previously unseen footage. George [...]

Byline: Rob Tannenbaum The group's droll single 'Chaise Longue' racked up playlist spots and star endorsements. Its debut album has more springy bass lines, jabbing guitars and sharp, observational lyrics. [...]

The group's droll single ''Chaise Longue'' racked up playlist spots and star endorsements. Its debut album has more springy bass lines, jabbing guitars and sharp, observational lyrics. ''Hi, we're Wet [...]

At Sunday's game, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar will lead the first-ever halftime performance with rap at its center. The genre has taken a roundabout path to get [...]