CRITICAL HISTORY

We’ve been digging deep into pop music history of late at Critics’ Choice, covering giants of jazz, ‘60s rock and soul music.

Universal and Verve have begun their 100th anniversary celebration of Ella Fitzgerald.

Stax Records turns 60 and for the first time, its pre- and post-1967 tracks are being combined on new compilations.

A documentary on Bert Burns and Bang! Records is an eye-opening journey into the indie label scene of the 1960s.

The Zombies take a victory lap.

Documentarian John Scheinfeld explores the impact of John Coltrane.

TORTURED POETS UNITE: TAYLOR IS BACK
Is she ever. (4/19a)
HITS LIST ENTERS
PLAYOFF MODE
Will the scoring record be broken? (4/19a)
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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