Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Aging wine under the sea, a better version of the Mexico border wall, and how Missy Elliott can save a life

1. Essential Chuck Berry Songs Widely known as a pioneer of rock’n’roll—if not the inventor of it—Chuck Berry passed away this weekend. Reworking rhythm and blues into what we now know as rock music, Berry was a true legend—a guitarist, singer/songwriter who also had some incredible moves on stage and an undeniable charisma and self-confidence. The Times selected 15 of his countless songs that are …

Why Some People Aren’t Moved by Music

While some songs might make you sob, others will have you tapping your toes or breaking into dance in the middle of the office, but some people aren’t really moved by music—not even Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” These people experience a phenomenon called musical anhedonia, and they find music to be boring or distracting. In a recent study of 45 students at the University …

Mr Jukes feat. BJ the Chicago Kid: Angels / Your Love

Mr Jukes (aka Jack Steadman, the frontman of Bombay Bicycle Club) has just released his first solo offering—from the upcoming record God First, which is set to drop 9 June. The song, “Angels / Your Love” is a jazz-funk jam that is way more awesome than it sounds in words—this is a blend of brassy horns, vocals from a kids choir, plus an energetic performance …