CRITICAL HISTORY

We’ve been digging deep into pop music history of late at Critics’ Choice, covering giants of jazz, ‘60s rock and soul music.

Universal and Verve have begun their 100th anniversary celebration of Ella Fitzgerald.

Stax Records turns 60 and for the first time, its pre- and post-1967 tracks are being combined on new compilations.

A documentary on Bert Burns and Bang! Records is an eye-opening journey into the indie label scene of the 1960s.

The Zombies take a victory lap.

Documentarian John Scheinfeld explores the impact of John Coltrane.

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT
With extra relish (5/3a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR
A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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