Tom Petty: I Won’t Back Down

The remarkably talented musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Petty passed today at 66 years old. Best known for his bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, Petty was a dynamic performer who had just finished a three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl last week. The song “I Won’t Back Down” was the lead single from Petty’s debut album …

Children’s Book About Yayoi Kusama

Written by Sarah Suzuki—a curator at The Museum of Modern Art—a new children’s book about Yayoi Kusama is set for release this month. Beautifully illustrated by Ellen Weinstein, the book “Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity!” will also include reproductions of the artist’s striking and recognizable pieces. Beginning with her childhood in Matsumoto, Japan, the story tracks her incredible life and success. Read more at …

HAIM: Little of Your Love

Full of that signature HAIM-style sweetness, “Little of Your Love” bops along with a hook in tow. It’s a jubilant tune for sure, but the brand new supporting video, from acclaimed auteur Paul Thomas Anderson, puts all that joy to use. It’s bright enough to lift a dire day.