The Spinners’ Atlantic Singles Were Their Peak
Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Spinners made some great Philly-style soul with producer Thom Bell but are still defined by a single song.
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Ralph Talks ‘Gradience’ Her Strongest and Queerest Work Yet
With her new EP Gradience, Ralph—like most artists over the last year—has been forced to take inspiration from new, unforeseen places.
Bill Withers and the Curse of the Black Genius
"Lean on Me" singer-songwriter Bill Withers was the voice of morality in an industry without honor. It's amazing he lasted this long.
‘Live at Carnegie Hall’ Captures Bill Withers at His Grittiest and Most Introspective
Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall manages to feel both exceptionally funky and like a new level of grown-up pop music for its time.