Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest, David Bowie, Beyonce, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, Bon Iver—who didn't release a record this year? These are the best of a challenging, rewarding, overall epic year.
From David Bowie's swan song to Beyonce's call to arms, Anohni's war lament to Frank Ocean's return, 2016 was a year of big artists making big statements. These are our picks for the best songs of the year.
A selection of highlights from the interviews we did this year
Following the release of her new album, which molds funk, art-rock, and jazz into a kinetic whole, Esperanza Spalding talks to Alex Frank about her exploratory alter ego, what it means to be a jazz musician now, and the genius of Joni Mitchell.