In times like these, music assumes an even greater significance than it normally does. We give you three playlists designed to lift your spirits, as they’ve lifted the spirits of compilers Bud Scoppa (Kinda Dark), Phil Gallo (The Covid-19 Blues) and Simon Glickman (Life Support), despite the downbeat titles. They’re all playable in Critics’ Choice.
RIHANNA, GAGA LEAD OSCAR SONG NOMS
David Byrne and Diane Warren have noms as well. (1/24a)
HITS' BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: ALL THE SQUARES GO HOME
Sisters doin' it for themselves (1/28a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
THE NEXT BIG PLAYER
in the catalog game is...
INDIE BREAKOUTS
More independent music rises at the DSPs.
THE GOP CONGRESS
At last, America can focus 24/7 on Hunter Biden's laptop.
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