Stereogum — In the ’60s and ’70s, the Memphis-based label Stax Records thrived as a relatively raw and funky alternative to Motown. In its time, Stax put out iconic records from legends like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla T... more info

Stereogum — The Black Keys are billing their new album Ohio Players as a party record, and lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High)” bore that out. The album’s second single is not so upbeat, but it is quite good. The Keys have covered William Bell’s... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Originally written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones, the song serves as the second preview of The Black Keys' new album, Ohio Players. The Black Keys Unveil New Single “I Forgot to Be Your Lover”: Stream Jo Vito more info

New York Post — Memphis, Tenn.-born and raised Booker T. Jones was just 16 when he started writing the soul-rocker instrumental tune “Green Onions,” which would become a huge hit for Booker T. & the MGs, the house band for Stax records, in 1962. “I started wri... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, the National's Matt Berninger officially released "Walking On A String," his great duet with Phoebe Bridgers from Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Today, he has announced something just as momentous: He's recorded a solo album with none other... more info

Topix — In March, Bend received a visit from the godfather of funk. On Saturday, the city welcomed the sultan of soul. more info

Nialler9 — Win guestlist here: Check back. To enter: Email tickets@nialler9.com with the gig above in the subject line and include your name in the email. Skip to day: Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon Tuesday May 2 Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s (... more info

MSN Music — 2017 is William Bell’s 60th year in the music industry. He’s 77 years old. Cream, the Byrds and Linda Ronstadt have recorded his songs. And this year, he’s up for his first Grammys. Strangely, they’re in what could be considered opposing cate... more info

JamBase — Listen to the Joe Marcinek Band featuring B3 legend Ike Stubblefield perform "Green Onions" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s at a recent show. more info

Stereogum — Donating money to a high school is a noble gesture, but it’s hard not to laugh at the way Migos went about it. The Atlanta rap trio and their label Quality Control Music presented $1,000 to Booker T. Washington High School on one of those giant nov... more info