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Against the 'Conversation on Race'

Against the 'Conversation on Race'

More on Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist"

Why 'Accidental Racist' Is Actually Just Racist

Why 'Accidental Racist' Is Actually Just Racist

The assumption that there is no real difference among black people is exactly what racism is.

'Accidental Racist' Is Not a Joke

'Accidental Racist' Is Not a Joke

Day 2 of our Brad Paisley/LL Cool-induced national argument

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J Show How Not to Sing About the Confederate Flag

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J Show How Not to Sing About the Confederate Flag

Musical treatments of the South's legacy aren't all as horrible as "Accidental Racist."

How Nina Simone and James Brown Mourned MLK, Jr. Onstage

How Nina Simone and James Brown Mourned MLK, Jr. Onstage

After Martin Luther King, Jr.'s murder 45 years ago today, two of the era's most prominent black musicians gave career-defining performances as they helped audiences grieve.

Track of the Day: 'When Winter's Over'
The Man Who Writes WWE Wrestlers' Theme Music Is a James Taylor Fan

The Man Who Writes WWE Wrestlers' Theme Music Is a James Taylor Fan

Jim Johnston talks about overseeing World Wrestling Entertainment's music for 27 years, from the nu-metal phase of yesteryear to today's inclusive soundscape of pop and R&B.

My Chemical Romance Wore Themselves Out, and It Was Glorious

My Chemical Romance Wore Themselves Out, and It Was Glorious

Restless, angsty, pop-punk energy made them great—and is probably what ended them.

What Rush Limbaugh Got Right About Beyonce

What Rush Limbaugh Got Right About Beyonce

Her new song "Bow Down" does, in fact, diss women. But so do lots of her songs.

Justin Timberlake, Our Sammy Davis Jr.

Justin Timberlake, Our Sammy Davis Jr.

He's the return of a long-lost showbiz archetype: the song-and-dance (and jokes!) man.

It's Beach O'Clock Somewhere: Songs of the Southern-Hemisphere Summer

It's Beach O'Clock Somewhere: Songs of the Southern-Hemisphere Summer

A Rio-flavored club-thumper, an Argentine cumbia revival, a throwback by New Zealand's version of Adele, and more

Album Preview: Gordon/Lang/Wolfe's 'Shelter'

Album Preview: Gordon/Lang/Wolfe's 'Shelter'

Hear the forthcoming record from the contemporary-classical innovators of Bang on a Can.

16 Bands to Check Out From South by Southwest 2013

16 Bands to Check Out From South by Southwest 2013

From snotty skate punk to genderbending rap, these acts justified their buzz—or sparked some.

Icona Pop, K-Pop, and the Winter of American Group Pop

Icona Pop, K-Pop, and the Winter of American Group Pop

At South by Southwest, a Swedish duo and Korea's f(x) resurrect the awesome pleasure of pop in-sync.

God's Love Supreme: The Arrival of Jazz as Christian Worship Music

God's Love Supreme: The Arrival of Jazz as Christian Worship Music

Some churches have brought jazz into the sanctuary—both for its sound, and to attract congregants.

Track of the Day: '6am Jullandar Shere'
'Harlem Shake' vs. History: Is the YouTube Novelty-Hits Era That Novel?

'Harlem Shake' vs. History: Is the YouTube Novelty-Hits Era That Novel?

Despite's Billboard's new formula, Baauer's No. 1 song is as much a throwback as a sign of the times.

The Predictably Unpredictable Resurrection of David Bowie

The Predictably Unpredictable Resurrection of David Bowie

'The Next Day' makes for a fascinating, expectations-defying comeback.

Inside the Real Electric Ladyland: Famous Musicians in the Studio

Inside the Real Electric Ladyland: Famous Musicians in the Studio

A look at where the musical magic happens for artists ranging from Dr. Dre to Thom Yorke

Track of the Day: 'No One to Call'

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