Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun

After playing a show in Detroit last night, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell sadly passed away at just 52 years old. Cornell—who was also the lead vocalist and songwriter for Audioslave—founded Soundgarden in 1984 with Kim Thayil and Hiro Yamamoto. In 1999, when Soundgarden announced its break-up, Cornell went on to release solo music, though they reunited in 2010. Last night was their final show together. …

Beach House: Chariot

From the upcoming album B-Sides And Rarities, dream-pop duo Beach House’s “Chariot” is one of the previously unreleased songs from the “Depression Cherry/Thank Your Lucky Stars” sessions. The Baltimore-based band, which is currently on tour, crafted a lush, slightly dark song that slinks along serenely, and offers listeners something quite transportive.

The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda

Step into the legendary musician and spiritual leader's world through a special compilation release and NYC sunset show

The profound, transcendental music Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda composed at her Sai Anantam Ashram in California has become available to the wider public, with help from NYC-based (and world-music-embracing) label Luaka Bop. Originally, the four cassette tapes recorded in the ’80s and ’90s could only be found at the ashram—one current listing on eBay is asking for at least $300. It’s clear why they’re going at …