The Beautiful Ones

A oft-repeated aphorism, frequently misquoted or mistakenly attributed, tells us that “writing about music is like dancing about architecture,” the implication being that attempting either is a fruitless endeavor. But if that were truly the case, there would be little use for the nine fascinating books below—first person memoirs and rigorously researched biographies exploring the […]

The night that Prince died, I went for a walk through my neighborhood in Minneapolis, the city of his birth. It was late April—a time when, Prince once sang, snow might still surprise—but it was a perfectly beautiful evening. There were people on porches and congregated in alleys, and I could hear Prince’s music coming […]

It has been an amazing season for new biographies and memoirs, packed with illuminating and entertaining deep dives into fascinating figures of the past and present. These are our picks for the best of the season, all available now. Back To Top