Lorde Is Talking Teeth — and Status
Lorde seems to be obsessed with teeth. This probably isn’t most people’s first reaction when they hear the…
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Can a Nostalgic Ghostface Killah Concert Send a Radical Message in 2017?
After attending a concert starring the former Wu-Tang Clan member, Pacific Standard staffers discuss Killah’s subtle brand of…
Was the First Song a Lullaby?
Two Harvard University researchers put forward an intriguing hypothesis. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Janko Ferlic/Getty Images) Why do…
Is Dr. Luke Keeping the World From New Kesha Music?
In a new counterclaim in her long-running legal battle with Dr. Luke, the singer-songwriter alleges that Luke is preventing her from releasing a new album.
Celine Dion, Kiss, and the Totally Epic Soundscape That Trump Won’t Be Hearing at His Inauguration
If every artist who was invited to entertain at Trump’s inauguration had accepted, what notes would be ringing…
Another Benefit for Musicians: Quicker Reaction Times
Those years of training shape the brain in welcome ways. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: 105032499@N03/Flickr) Musical training yields…
Eight Albums (Plus One Song) That We Really Enjoyed in 2016
A music list, compiled by our (mostly non-expert) panel.
What if Your Headphones Are Listening to You?
Prepare to get slightly more paranoid. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Ian Waldie/Getty Images) Hang out with computer security…
The Miseducation of Frank Waln
On and off the reservation, American schools tend to whitewash the stories of Native Americans. Frank Waln, a Lakota hip-hop artist from He Dog, South Dakota, is endeavoring to change that — with music that champions his heritage while demolishing Native American stereotypes.
Why Our Brains Respond Differently to Classical Music
Chinese researchers report even a few moments of opera produce a thoughtful, empathetic response. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…