Clive Davis, a legendary music executive who passed away at age 94, was renowned for building deep connections with artists. He fostered mutual respect, which allowed him and the musicians he represented to influence each other’s careers. Here’s a closer look at Davis’s collaborations with some diverse and remarkable acts over his six-decade career in...
Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo has been occupied with the release of her latest album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. Despite her busy schedule, she’s organizing a music festival. Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival Rodrigo announced on June 22 that she’s leading Daisy Chain Fields, a new festival featuring an all-female...
Renowned music producer and executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94 at his home in New York City, as confirmed by his representative Aliza Rabinoff. Recently, Davis had been hospitalized due to an upper respiratory infection. Davis, recognized for signing and nurturing influential artists like Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and Whitney...
The Doobie Brothers are remembering Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago, who passed away last week at 81 years old. The band expressed their farewell to their ‘good friend’ on social media. Their relationship with the band Chicago began in the early 1970s when they performed multiple shows together. In their message, The Doobie...
Oliver Tree, a well-known singer, returned to California after a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The crash, which occurred on June 14, involved two helicopters and resulted in the deaths of all six passengers. Tree’s body was identified and brought back to his home state. His social media accounts confirmed his return, stating,...
On June 16, Harry Styles offered a unique orchestral performance at Southbank’s Meltdown festival. The 32-year-old artist, known for his hit ‘As it Was,’ took a moment from his 12-show ‘Together, Together’ residency at Wembley Stadium. He collaborated with composer Jules Buckley and House Gospel Choir to present his solo work to an eager audience...
It’s 2026, and Madonna remains a prominent figure in the music world. This month, she released her eagerly awaited film, Confessions II – The Film. She has also unveiled a new dance anthem titled Bring Your Love. The song features Sabrina Carpenter and anticipates her upcoming album Confessions II, set to release on July 3...
Abdullah Ibrahim, a South African jazz pianist revered by Nelson Mandela as his nation’s Mozart, has passed away at the age of 91 in Germany following a brief illness. His partner, Marina Umari, expressed that Ibrahim’s love for South Africa remained steadfast throughout his life, regardless of his global travels. Ibrahim’s career, spanning eight decades,...
Sisters Katia and Marielle Labèque have released a new triple album marking more than five decades of recording together. Their journey began in 1969 at the Paris Conservatoire with a significant moment. Olivier Messiaen, a renowned composer and teacher, heard them play Visions de l’Amen. He proposed a recording with his wife, but the sisters...
Welcome to New Music Friday, a feature of NPR Music’s podcast highlighting top album releases each week. Hosted by Stephen Thompson, the podcast offers music clips, context, and insightful commentary on the selected albums. It features contributions from members of the NPR Music Network, including this week’s guest, Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco....