Sidney Madden

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Host and Reporter at NPR

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Articles

Cleo Sol will see you now

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Sidney Madden

Cleo Sol, one of soul music's most precious voices, has amassed a collection of spellbinding, mainstage-worthy songs. But at the same time, the British singer-songwriter has become just as known for her aversion to the spotlight as her music's ability to attract it. She's been compared to other R&B alchemists like Sade or D'Angelo for being so characteristically aloof. Descriptions of Cleo usually run the gamut from "enigmatic" to "reclusive" because of how rarely she performs.
How the Pandemic Changed Music

1 month ago | kqed.org | Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Hazel Cills |Ann Powers |Sidney Madden

When the COVID lockdown began in March of 2020, touring musicians were among those whose plans, and lives, and livelihoods, were suddenly upended. Performances that had already been booked were canceled. Venues, artists and labels scrambled to figure out rescheduling, but as lockdowns extended and COVID-19 infections rose, it became clear that the initial chaos of the pandemic was not going to subside before a deeper disruption was inflicted.
In 'Opus,' Ayo Edebiri tackles the cult of pop stardom : Pop Culture Happy Hour

1 month ago | npr.org | Stephen Thompson |Sidney Madden |Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Liz Metzger |Hafsa Fathima |Mike Katzif | +1 more

In 'Opus,' Ayo Edebiri tackles the cult of pop stardom Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1239646569/1267921769" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Ayo Edebiri in Opus. A24 hide caption toggle caption A24 Ayo Edebiri in Opus.
How the pandemic changed music

2 months ago | npr.org | Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Hazel Cills |Ann Powers |Sidney Madden |Lars Gotrich

The coronavirus pandemic reordered almost everything about the music industry, from touring to streaming, interrupting careers and stealing lives. Illustration by Jackie Lay. Photos by Frazer Harrison / Stephen Shugerman / Matt Winkelmeyer / Clive Brunskill / Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Illustration by Jackie Lay.
How the pandemic changed music

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Hazel Cills |Ann Powers |Sidney Madden |Lars Gotrich

7 hours agoThe Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time Isn't Who You Might ThinkWho is the highest-grossing actor of all time? Is it a proven A-lister like Tom Cruise? A reliable action star like Dwayne Johnson? Or maybe a Marvel …19 hours agoWhat's the matter with Tesla? Tesla’s stock has tanked 36% in 2025 — though it still remains up by 54% over the past 12 months. Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.
Songs That Make the Movies and Vice Versa

2 months ago | npr.org | Scott Detrow |Sidney Madden |Stephen Thompson

Songs That Make the Movies and Vice VersaAudio will be available later today. There are some songs that are synonymous with - or are perhaps more famous than - the movies they accompany.
Songs that make the movies and vice versa

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Scott Detrow |Sidney Madden |Stephen Thompson

17 hours agoJared Gravatt was "gifted with the genes of a receding hairline," as he puts it. The 34-year-old from rural Illinois dabbled in hair-growth treatments throughout his life and tells PEOPLE that he considered getting a hair transplant for "years." It wasn't until one of his friends went to Turkey for …
Almost a year after the battle, Kendrick Lamar has won the war

Feb 12, 2025 | tpr.org | Sidney Madden

Big as the Super Bowl, but the difference is, they really not like Kendrick. When J. Cole and Drake decided to go a little too heavy on the G.O.A.T talk on their 2023 collab "First Person Shooter," and J. Cole (not even Drake!) drew attention to the idea that he and Drizzy put themselves on the Compton rapper's level, a long-brewing contempt finally bubbled over.
Almost a year after the battle, Kendrick Lamar has won the war

Feb 12, 2025 | kuow.org | Sidney Madden

Big as the Super Bowl, but the difference is, they really not like Kendrick. When J. Cole and Drake decided to go a little too heavy on the G.O.A.T talk on their 2023 collab "First Person Shooter," and J. Cole (not even Drake!) drew attention to the idea that he and Drizzy put themselves on the Compton rapper's level, a long-brewing contempt finally bubbled over.
Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl

Feb 10, 2025 | mtpr.org | Sidney Madden

Updated February 10, 2025 at 00:20 AM ETFor a few minutes on Sunday evening, the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was teleported 1,895 miles away to the city of Compton, Calif. Kendrick Lamar, the first solo rapper to headline the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, is well known for holding up the torch of West Coast hip-hop and burning it bright for all to see.