Here's a look back at The Pretenders’ 1983 song “2000 Miles,” the classic Christmas tune that was inspired by a band tragedy.

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The Testament of Ann Lee is an unconventional musical, using hymns from the history of the religious Shaker movement for a different kind of song and dance. Tyler’s standout performance in Josh Safdie ...

Spotify is a big name in the streaming music industry, but isn't the only service worth a listen. Broaden your musical horizons by firing up these feature-rich, recommended picks. In 2014, I began my ...

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