These names aren’t just entertainers. They’re genuine heroes.

The Swedish songwriter’s sound, style, and principles shaped the pop world as we know it today.

Be prepared for plenty of scoffing and endless frustration.

This week’s staff-curated playlist also features Kelela, Kurt Vile, and Tom Waits.

“We will have never known a Queen like this, we will have never known the joy she gave to us.”

One of the most important voices in music history has left us.