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What Is Yacht Rock? Plus 20 Songs for Smooth Sailing on Rocky Waters

Read about how the soft-rock genre has weathered the test of time, and listen to a playlist of some of the best yacht rock songs, from Christopher Cross and Toto to Steely Dan and Thundercat.

David Lynch’s Music Was as Unsettlingly Brilliant as His Films

The late auteur’s film legacy was cemented in productions like Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, but his vast musical catalog and collaborations deserve attention too.

Remembering the Rare and Extraordinary Life of Quincy Jones

With the passing of the legendary musician, composer, arranger, producer, and all-around media mogul, Berklee remembers one of its earliest and most prominent alums with a tribute and a retrospective playlist.