Raphael Saadiq on Recreating 'Genius: Aretha' Music; Lil Nas X's Sexed-Up, Game-Changing Video; Steely Dan Song Does 'Suicide Squad' Trailer's 'Dirty Work'

View on web New reader? Subscribe Music News March 27, 2021 Raphael Saadiq on Recreating Aretha Franklin's Classic Music for 'Genius': 'Aretha Was the LeBron James in the Room' Raphael Saadiq, the modern R&B master who produced the music for "Genius: Aretha Franklin," talks about recreating the Muscle Shoals sou … By Chris Willman • Read More 'Suicide Squad' Trailer Turns Steely Dan's Bedraggled Ballad 'Dirty Work' Into a Web Hit, Five Decades Later Steely Dan's "Dirty Work" was suddenly a singalong again after the "Suicide Squad 2" trailer used both the original and a "cinematic" remix. Read More Lil Nas X's Sexed-Up 'Montero' Video Has Changed Everything for Queer Music Artists In his video for "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," Lil Nas X is manifestly horny in the way his straight counterparts have been for decades. Read More Taylor Swift Gets Young, and Gets Un-'Clean,' in New Bonus Track 'You All Over Me': Song Review Taylor Swift's new bonus track, "You All Over Me," carefully revives the spirit of 2008, even with Maren Morris and Aaron Dessner aboard. Read More Andra Day on Why She Considered Quitting Acting After Making 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' This Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast features Andra Day ("People vs. Billie Holiday") and The Lucas Brothers ("Judas & the Black Messia … Read More RIAA, NMPA, More Music Groups Slam Twitter's 'Rampant Theft of Creative Works' in Letter to Congress The RIAA, NMPA and other music groups slammed Twitter’s "rampant theft of creative works" in a letter to Congress. Read More Indie-Pop Brother Band AJR Is A-OK With the Lustrously Theatrical 'OK Orchestra': Album Review With this luxurious fourth album, the indie-pop brother band AJR makes some of the most charming pop since the Smiths' “This Charming … Read More Maria McKee Remembers Drummer Don Heffington: 'Steady, Warm, Constant - Like a Backbeat in My Heart' Maria McKee writes in appreciation of Don Heffington, the former drummer for Lone Justice, who died this week at 70. Read More Tate McRae Talks Her New EP, Growing Up in the Social Media Age and Why She's Nostalgic for the '90s Tate McRae discusses her new EP, growing up on the internet and why she's nostalgic for the '90s. Read More Bob Dylan Seeks to Dismiss 'Opportunistic' Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit From Co-writer Bob Dylan seeks to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from cowriter Jacques Levy's estate, noting the collaboration was work for hire. Read More Rock 'Hazzan' Hillel Tigay Shines Light on Progressive L.A. Synagogue Where Steven Spielberg, Eric Garcetti Are Members Ahead of Passover, the story of Hillel Tigay, "Hazzan" to a L.A. congregation that counts Steven Spielberg and Eric Garcetti as members. Read More How 'Into the Dark: Blood Moon' DP and Composer Created an Eerie Atmosphere for Hulu Anthology Installment 'Blood Moon' cinematographer Lyn Moncrief and composer Jay Wadley discuss how they helped create the mood of Hulu's horror film. Read More Ed Sheeran Gets Emotional Debuting New 'Visiting Hours' Song at Memorial for Michael Gudinski A memorial for Australian music impresario Michael Gudinski was highlighted by Ed Sheeran debuting a just-written song, "Visiting Hours." Read More Music Industry Moves: Noah Cyrus Signs With TaP; Merlin and NetEase Extend Deal in China In Music Industry Moves: Motown names Alison Finley EVP-COO; Jon Batiste and Sharon Farber join ASCAP board; Virgin ups Adam Starr to SVP. Read More R&B Upstart Giveon Has Week's Top Album Debut; Grammy Performers Earn Chart Rebounds R&B singer Giveon had the top debut on the album chart. Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles were among Grammy performers seeing boos … Read More How Creator Services Can Advance Gender Equity in Music: Guest Post by Songtrust's Molly Neuman In this op-ed, Songtrust president/ musician Molly Neuman explains how creative services can increase gender equality in the music business. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2021 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile