Monday, April 20, 2026

Music

Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Streets of Minneapolis,’ a Song Protesting ICE

The lyrics criticize President Trump and include references to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were fatally shot by federal agents this month. Source link

Meet the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees

Prepare for the awards on Sunday with a primer on one of the four biggest categories, featuring Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae and more. Source link

Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad

The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler. Source link

Geese Gives ‘Saturday Night Live’ Viewers Something to Talk About

The buzzy Brooklyn band brought its off-kilter aesthetic to network TV this weekend, with performances that were both confounding and audacious. Source link

9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week

Harry Styles has a new album (and mega-residency at Madison Square Garden) on the way, and Sienna Spiro’s tearful ballad is climbing the Hot 100. Source link

Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War

In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America. Source link

James Bernard, a Founding Editor of a Hip-Hop ‘Bible,’ Dies at 58

One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the cultural mainstream. Source link

How a Pro-Greenland Song Became a Protest Anthem

Locals are speaking out against President Trump’s gestures toward annexing the territory, and the song “Greenland Belongs to Greenlanders” has become “a soundtrack of the movement.” Source link

Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts

The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million. Source link

How the Cleveland Orchestra Stays at the Top of Classical Music

Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent. Source link
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