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Music Catalog Giant Hipgnosis Is Sold, and Merck Mercuriadis Exits
The company, whose pricey acquisitions kicked off a rush on catalog sales, sold its assets to Blackstone for $1.6 billion, and its outspoken leader will step down.
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Newyork
Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 84
As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock ’n’ roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher.
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Newyork
Tom Prasada-Rao, Whose Song Elegized George Floyd, Dies at 66
His 2020 lament “$20 Bill” was covered by scores of his fellow artists and, a fellow musician said, might well be destined for the folk music canon.
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Hozier Was Never a One-Hit Wonder. But Now He Has a Second Smash.
He broke out in 2014 with “Take Me to Church.” Then listeners on TikTok found his passionate, dramatic songs and a new single made its way to No. 1.
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Newyork
Mark James, ‘Suspicious Minds’ Songwriter, Is Dead at 83
He wrote hit songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson and other artists.
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What’s the Best Way to Honor Sophie in Song?
Recent tracks from Charli XCX, A.G. Cook, Caroline Polachek and St. Vincent capture the producer’s philosophy and humanity, but not necessarily her signature sound.
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Newyork
Brother Marquis, Member of Rap Group 2 Live Crew, Dies
Born Mark Ross, he was a well-known member of the group, which fueled a debate about artistic freedom.
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Newyork
How a Novelist Became a Pop Star
“I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart” is the refrain (in English translation) of “Pasoori,” Ali Sethi’s 2022 global hit. Is this a curse or a blessing? The song, performed as a duet with the Pakistani singer Shae Gill, defies such ...
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What Is a Song?
Is it simply the music flowing out of your earphones? According to the law, the answer is a bit more complicated.
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Newyork
Taylor Swift Needs to Become Other People
The biggest cultural news of the month is that a lot of people are kind of “meh” about Taylor Swift’s latest album (or albums, if you prefer to treat the 31-song release as a twofer). After spending the past few years illustrating how internet-era ...