Karen Gwee

"Every few weeks I threaten to leave, but it's been 17 years," Shilpa Ray says of New York. "I'm just going to stay here, I don't know how I'm going to do it."

Shilpa Ray Takes Us Nightclubbing In New York With 'Door Girl'

Karen Gwee

The new album from longtime New Yorker is full of sharp, spirited storytelling in the traditions of Lou Reed and Ray Davies. Shilpa Ray explains Door Girl, track by track.

Twins Allison (left) and Katie Crutchfield started out playing music together as teens. Since then, their work has taken them in different directions; each has a new solo album out this year.

Through My Sister's Eyes: Allison And Katie Crutchfield On Each Other's Music

Phil Harrell

As teens, the twins always played music together. Since then, their careers have led them in different, parallel directions. We asked each twin to share thoughts and memories about her sister's work.

Music & The Arts

'Thunder Thighs': The Summer Anthem That Celebrates Every Woman

Samantha Balaban

The song and its irrepressible video are the handiwork of Brooklyn multimedia artist Miss Eaves, who says she wanted to show women of all body types, races, sexualities and ages.