NYC Music News

Lady Gaga and Doechii, the Strokes: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week

Lady Gaga and Doechii strike a pose, the Strokes side-eye consumption and Kelela confronts a crumbling relationship.

Published on: April 11, 2026, 9:02 am

A Stroke and a Coma Couldn’t Stop Matt Pinfield, Rock’s Big Booster

Matt Pinfield, the D.J. and onetime MTV host, returned to the music world months after using up yet another of his “nine lives.”

Published on: April 9, 2026, 9:00 am

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

The latest recording from Pygmalion, Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” and works written for Anne-Sophie Mutter are among our selections.

Published on: April 9, 2026, 9:04 am

Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots

The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds.

Published on: April 10, 2026, 9:00 am

Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy

The tributes to one of hip-hop’s founders were complicated by allegations of sexual abuse made against him in recent years.

Published on: April 10, 2026, 7:19 pm

Review: A George Lewis Premiere at the New York Philharmonic

George Lewis’s new piece brought in the percussion and piano quartet Yarn/Wire, in an evening that also featured the soprano Golda Schultz.

Published on: April 10, 2026, 5:11 pm

Hilde Limondjian, Met Museum’s Longtime Concert Impresario, Dies at 89

She gave New York debuts to artists like Cecilia Bartoli and Peter Serkin, and introduced new music by Philip Glass and others.

Published on: April 10, 2026, 3:55 pm

Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.

A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.

Published on: April 10, 2026, 4:20 pm

Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead

A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, he was a key force in propelling hip-hop into the mainstream. He was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.

Published on: April 11, 2026, 4:02 pm

‘We Are Fierce Competitors’: Live Nation Case Reaches Closing Arguments

Thirty-four states accused the concert giant of suffocating competition and driving up ticket prices. The company denies being anything but big.

Published on: April 9, 2026, 9:07 pm

Pink Will Host the 2026 Tony Awards

Songs by the pop singer-songwriter are part of the Broadway shows “& Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

Published on: April 9, 2026, 5:36 pm

Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74

Mr. Perkins worked with Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell and many others, almost joined the Rolling Stones and turned down an offer from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Published on: April 11, 2026, 2:24 pm

Duke Ellington and John Adams: Titans of Classical Americana

Recent performances by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the Philadelphia Orchestra offered music by Duke Ellington and John Adams.

Published on: April 9, 2026, 3:15 am

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Detroit Jazz

The city’s music is spiritual, searching and defiantly local, even when it spreads worldwide. Hear tracks from Yusef Lateef, Geri Allen, James Carter and other Detroit jazz greats.

Published on: April 8, 2026, 9:00 am

Fanciful and Fabulous: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ on Broadway

For their 10th life, the cats strut and duckwalk in a reappraisal of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 musical, which has shifted to the queer ballroom scene.

Published on: April 8, 2026, 1:00 am

9 Ethereal, Emotional, Chaotic and Goofy Cloud-Rap Gems

A quick guide to the underground genre, featuring fakemink, Bladee, Yung Lean and more.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 6:00 pm

Review: ‘Innocence’ Tackles School Shootings at the Met Opera

Kaija Saariaho’s “Innocence,” a powerful and kaleidoscopic depiction of mass violence and its aftermath, has arrived at the Metropolitan Opera.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 4:42 pm

Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83

He went from being a fan of the “Mambo King” to becoming his manager and personal historian. Later, he kept alive memories of a bygone era of New York Latino culture.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 7:13 pm

Wireless Festival Canceled After U.K. Blocks Kanye West From Entering Country

Entry to the country is being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West because his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” The festival he was due to headline is now canceled.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 3:40 pm

Irvine Wanted a New Concert Venue. But Not on Live Nation’s Terms.

As the company’s antitrust trial continues, one incident involving an amphitheater shows how it clashed not with another industry titan, but a small city.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 3:50 pm

Is This Bach’s Most Underrated Music?

The sprawling organ collection “Clavier-Übung III” is not as widely known as it should be. An excellent new recording could change that.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 9:00 am

How Did Black Music Take Over the World? Let Melvin Gibbs Explain.

Since the late ’70s, the bassist has worked to map a musical route that mirrored the trans-Atlantic slave trade and birthed nearly all of American popular music.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 9:00 am

Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles

Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually increasing N.F.L. ratings?”

Published on: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am

Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino

The former member of the Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. Another rapper, Lil Tjay, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Published on: April 7, 2026, 9:01 pm

Elisabeth Waldo, 107, Who Fused Indigenous and Western Music, Dies

A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.

Published on: April 8, 2026, 3:47 am

The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece

Simon Hanes, a leading musician in New York’s downtown scene, has recorded his “Gargantua,” a work for 15 musicians that nods to volcanoes, Rabelais and Dante.

Published on: April 6, 2026, 12:59 pm

What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?

A film scene of Dylan and Lennon at a low moment in 1966 has held a grim fascination for fans. Beneath the repartee, a touchy issue was at stake.

Published on: April 5, 2026, 9:00 am