When you hear a hit single from a band that’s new to you, it’s natural to assume that they’re a brand-new act. And sometimes that’s the case. But in some cases, a band might have been toiling and ...

Grunge. Wu-Tang Clan. Radiohead. “Wonderwall.” The music of the ’90s was as exciting as it was diverse. But what does it say about the era—and why does it still matter? 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s ...

Trademarked by Kedar Massenburg — the former president of Motown Records who discovered and signed Badu to his label, Kedar Records — in the late ‘90s, neo-soul was created as a promotional tool amid ...