Friday, May 15, 2026

Music

Jensen McRae and 10 More Artists to Watch

Every week, our critics spotlight notable new songs on the Playlist. Here’s more about 11 artists behind them, selected by the pop music critics Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz; a culture reporter, Joe Coscarelli; and Caryn...

Dismayed by Trump, the Star Pianist András Schiff Boycotts the U.S.

András Schiff, an eminent concert pianist who has boycotted strongman rule in Russia and his native Hungary, said on Wednesday that he would no longer perform in the United States because of concerns about President Trump’s “unbelievable bullying”...

Jesse Colin Young, Singer Who Urged Us to ‘Get Together,’ Dies at 83

Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career...

‘We Are the Lucky Ones’ Gives Operatic Voice to a Generation

Theaters are never truly dark. In between performances, a simple floor lamp is placed onstage and switched on. It’s called a ghost light, and depending on whom you ask, it’s either a practical safety measure or a way...

Trump Seeks More Sway in Picking Kennedy Center Honorees

When President Trump was criticized by some of the artists who were recognized at the annual Kennedy Center Honors program during his first term, he responded by boycotting the show, breaking with decades of precedent.Now, as he leads...

Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

Subscribe to Popcast!Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicLady Gaga’s sixth solo pop album, “Mayhem,” was released last week, and its retro palette immediately connected with many of the singer’s most devoted longtime fans.Produced by Gaga, the rock...

Dudamel Leads a Premiere by a Youthful Ravel. Not Bad for a Kid.

It’s not every day that a critic gets to review a premiere by Ravel.He died almost a century ago, after all. And while some previously unknown works have come to light over the years, it happens considerably less...

Interview: Tori Amos on Her Children’s Book and Her Reading Life

What inspires the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter? Her first picture book, “Tori and the Muses,” offers an answer. In an email interview, she shared how her gently rebellious mother made her a reader. SCOTT HELLERWhat books are on your night...

Blackpink’s Members Wrestle With the Mega-Group’s Long Shadow

Jennie also finds a way to call back to her foundation in the group — “Like Jennie” is a wild dance-floor romp, produced partly by Diplo, that futurizes the Blackpink sound, and features some of Jennie’s toughest rapping....

New York Philharmonic Announces Its 2025-26 Season

Gustavo Dudamel does not officially take over as the New York Philharmonic’s music and artistic director until fall 2026. But he will be a fixture on the podium in the orchestra’s coming season, leading six weeks of concerts...
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The Team Behind Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’ Is Launching Its First Food Festival This Summer

Chef groupies, gird your loins: This August, 70 internationally acclaimed chefs and food world luminaries are headed to...
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