If you really want to know a person, figure out their fandoms. And check out their playlists. A consumer's fan affinity for music is a reliable guide to tastes in other areas of fandom, such as gaming ...

W hether he’s standing under the glare of a spotlight on a Broadway stage, or perched in front of an open window at a bustling Nolita coffeeshop, one fact stays the same: Darren Criss practically ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, Tiny Desk exclusives, listening recommendations and more. Last week, as I mindlessly scrolled ...