To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.

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Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." ...

Ben Chapman's new album can't get here soon enough. Titled Feet On Fire, the LaFayette, GA native's fourth project is slated ...

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I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon's new home speaker - and see no reason to go back ...

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A song-by-song look back at the Rolling Stones' multi-platinum chart-topping 'Sticky Fingers,' released on April 23, 1971.