The OG music blog Aquarium Drunkard has a cool longstanding series called Lagniappe Sessions in which artists perform a series of covers and they're released as actual free downloadable MP3s, like in the good old days. The latest act to participate in this series is called Mountain Man -- the reunited minimalist folk trio comprising…

You never know who loves and respects you. In the case of rapper Mac Miller, who died Friday from a drug overdose at age 26, some unexpected tributes are beginning to pour in. Earlier today we saw Sir Elton John dedicate a song to Miller at his farewell tour kickoff, and now here's an emotional…

Since 2011, Carnegie Hall has run a program called the Lullaby Project, which helps pregnant women and new mothers in hospitals, homeless shelters, schools, and prisons write and record a short lullaby for their children by pairing them with professional musicians. The project is intended to support maternal health, aid child development, and fo...

Saturday Night Live’s 40th anniversary celebration is going on right now, and pretty much every famous person ever is there. Notable musicians in attendance include Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Arcade Fire, Taylor Swift, Jack White, Fiona Apple, Paul Simon, Justin Timberlake (along with the rest of N*SYNC), Bon Jovi, Elvis Costello, Deb...

Saturday Night Live will celebrate its 40th anniversary this Sunday night, and the list of musical guest stars is absolutely insane. The special will take place over the course of three and a half hours and will feature appearances by 50 Cent, Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry, Paul Simon, Fiona Apple, Jack [...]