Jill MapesFeatures Editor

Plus reviews of sets by Christine and the Queens, Sudan Archives, Rae Sremmurd, and Momma

Muna (with Boygenius), Metro Boomin (with the Weeknd, Future, and more), Kaytranada, and lots more kicked off this year’s festival in the desert

The alt-pop world-builder delves into the making of her best album yet.

From classic Broadway musicals to Joni Mitchell’s vivid songwriting to the genius of Missy Elliott, here are the sounds that shaped the pop eccentric’s life, five years at a time.

The Baltimore duo on the chaos of crafting their new double LP, Once Twice Melody, and the albums they have yet to make.

Known for her wincingly relatable songs, the singer discusses what she learned about music and life while she was forced to put her career on hold over the past year.

Artists who have released poignant music about their sexual assault and harassment talk about what they’ve learned and what it’s like to come forward.

The Alabama Shakes leader opens up about doing things her way.

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus talk about their collaborative new project, the art of not apologizing, and why Idaho is so awesome.

The singer-songwriter is still a badass of the highest order.

The old guard returned, but a new generation reigned

Photos and reviews of performances by the xx, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Angel Olsen, Sampha, and more from last weekend’s festival in Barcelona.