Music

Culture

Ai Weiwei Planning Hard Rock Album

Not a fan of the genre himself

Reason Staff | 3.12.2013 10:28 AM

Culture

Right-Wing Folk

Jesse Walker | 3.11.2013 10:30 AM

Politics

Rand Paul as Willie Nelson

The redneck/hippie coalition lives.

Jesse Walker | 3.8.2013 1:05 PM

Policy

A Free-Market Fix for Music Copyrights

It's time to end compulsory licensing.

Jerry Brito | 3.8.2013 10:30 AM

Culture

Singers Withdraw from Boy Scout Jamboree over Gay Policies

So don't call her, maybe

Reason Staff | 3.5.2013 6:50 PM

Politics

Hey Kids: Tonight You're Young, Tomorrow You're Unemployed

The Grammys, Obama's State of the Union, and What's Really Wrong with Today's Youth.

Nick Gillespie | 2.18.2013 11:00 AM

Politics

Bill Clinton, Robert Byrd, Tip O'Neill, and Genesis: Why the '80s Sucked, in Less Than 9 Minutes (UPDATED)

Matt Welch | 2.14.2013 10:07 AM

Policy

Police Chief Who Approved Chris Brown's Probation Resigns

Dispute as to whether Brown actually did his community service

Reason Staff | 2.12.2013 6:50 PM

Politics

Ted Nugent Invited to State of the Union Address

Vocal critic of President Obama invited by Texas congressman who shares the rocker's views

Reason Staff | 2.11.2013 6:20 PM

Culture

The Secret History of Muzak

More than just elevator music

Jesse Walker | 2.6.2013 10:23 AM

Culture

Last of the Andrews Sisters Dies

Farewell to Patty Andrews, 94

Reason Staff | 1.31.2013 12:00 PM

Policy

Former Record Industry Lawyer Now Works in Copyright Office

Hello, government/corporate revolving door!

Reason Staff | 1.31.2013 11:08 AM

Policy

Show Me Your License, Daddy-O

How New York City tried to regulate bebop to death

Chris Kjorness | 1.29.2013 7:00 AM

Politics

Tina Turner Granted Swiss Citizenship by Local Council

Still awaiting formal confirmation from higher authorities

Reason Staff | 1.25.2013 1:40 PM

Civil Liberties

Man in Zimbabwe Charged Over Song

Accused of undermining Mugabe's rule

Reason Staff | 1.25.2013 12:12 PM

Politics

Lupe Fiasco Causes One, Calls Out Obama at Pre-Inaugural Concert

Nick Gillespie | 1.21.2013 11:08 AM

Science & Technology

Amazon Getting into Mobile Music Sales

Safari users will be able to bypass iTunes

Reason Staff | 1.17.2013 1:45 PM

Culture

'The Duet Was Mr. Depardieu's Idea'

Gérard Depardieu in Asia.

Jesse Walker | 1.8.2013 9:19 AM

Economics

Music Industry Continues Its Move Toward Digital, Streaming

It ain't your daddy's record player

Reason Staff | 1.4.2013 7:32 PM

Policy

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson: "Civil servants, on some level, are almost institutionally prejudiced against entrepreneurial activity and risk"

Damon Root | 1.4.2013 4:31 PM

Culture

Patti Page Dead at 85

Singer's hits included Tennessee Waltz

Reason Staff | 1.2.2013 5:32 PM

Culture

Lady Gaga To Offer Counseling at Concerts

Very unusual tailgating activity

Reason Staff | 12.31.2012 5:23 PM

Culture

'A Highly Personal Music'

Jazz, commerce, and individualism.

George Smith | 12.30.2012 1:00 PM

Politics

Our Favorite - and Least Favorite - Things in 2012 (Non-Politics Edition)

Forget politics for a minute. Here's what Reason staffers liked - and hated - in the past year.

Nick Gillespie | 12.27.2012 10:30 AM

Policy

Tanzanian Police Ban Youth Discos

Citing safety concerns

Reason Staff | 12.26.2012 11:56 AM

Culture

"Gangnam Style" Video Logs 1 Billion Views

Overtakes Justin Beiber

Reason Staff | 12.21.2012 1:23 PM

Policy

Rapper Fat Joe Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Faces up to two years in prison

Reason Staff | 12.20.2012 3:40 PM

Policy

Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Loud Car Stereos

Damon Root | 12.17.2012 4:03 PM

Culture

Ravi Shankar: The Hippie Hater

Shikha Dalmia | 12.13.2012 10:33 PM

Culture

Hit Men Plotted to Kill Justin Bieber

Ordered by convicted rapist and killer from prison

Reason Staff | 12.12.2012 8:08 PM

Culture

Pandit Ravi Shankar Dead at 92

Sitar maestro died in California

Reason Staff | 12.12.2012 7:00 AM

Culture

Public Enemy, Rush, Donna Summer Named to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Disco queen finally gets posthumous invite

Reason Staff | 12.11.2012 5:52 PM

Culture

Psy Apologizes For Resurfaced Anti-American Lyrics

Frankly, he had reason at the time, and "Gangnam Style" requires a real apology

Reason Staff | 12.7.2012 9:32 PM

Culture

Autopsy Report for Notorious B.I.G. Released

Shot four times, but only one was fatal.

Reason Staff | 12.7.2012 5:08 PM

Politics

Ex-Senator Alan Simpson Dances Gangnam Style

This might be the best thing ever

Reason Staff | 12.5.2012 2:20 PM

Culture

ITunes Prepares for Launch in Russia

Don't go looking for Pussy Riot

Reason Staff | 12.3.2012 1:08 PM

Science & Technology

Russian Court May Block Access to Pussy Riot Video

Internet providers would be required to comply

Reason Staff | 11.29.2012 5:00 PM

Science & Technology

Finnish Kid Has Winnie the Pooh Laptop Taken By Police

Allegedly used the computer to illegally download music

Reason Staff | 11.27.2012 4:20 PM

Culture

US Denies Selecting Andrew W.K. to Go to Bahrain

When it's time to party you will ... never mind.

Reason Staff | 11.26.2012 7:45 PM

Culture

The Great Lost Rolling Stones Documentary Is Now a Museum Piece

The odd fate of rock's rawest footage

Kurt Loder | 11.17.2012 10:00 AM

Culture

Composer Elliott Carter Dead at 103

He was a game-changer for American music

Reason Staff | 11.6.2012 3:40 PM

Politics

Crony Capitalist Endorses Barack Obama

Rapper Jay Z profited from eminent domain abuse in Brooklyn.

Damon Root | 11.6.2012 10:03 AM

Civil Liberties

Lady Gaga Records Video Supporting Gay Marriage Votes

Likelihood of Gaga supporters voting against gay marriage probably pretty small

Reason Staff | 11.2.2012 8:15 PM

Policy

Russian Prime Minister Wants Pussy Riot Members Free

Dmitry Medvedev thinks the women have been behind bars long enough

Reason Staff | 11.2.2012 10:52 AM

Civil Liberties

Poland Supreme Court Allows Conviction for Rock Singer Tearing Up Bible

Laws against offending religious sensibiities

Reason Staff | 11.1.2012 2:15 PM