"Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America. A history of the last half-century and an intimate...

The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan's first book of new writing since 2004's Chronicles: Volume One and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers a master class on the art and craft of songwriting. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes...

Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift's album 1989 in its entirety.

Originally released in 1973, this complex, often psychedelic music works very well because Pink Floyd doesn't rush anything. The songs are mainly slow to mid-tempo, with attention paid throughout to musical texture and mood.

Drawing inspiration from a wide array of experiences and subjects, Ed Sheeran takes listeners through a hugely personal journey. His latest also includes the number one single Shape of You.

Ed Sheeran won over music fans with his Grammy nominated debut album, which led to a tour with Taylor Swift. Now the singer-songwriter is back with a new album that features production from Rick Rubin and Pharrell Williams. Includes the single Sing.