New Music & Ideas: At 90, composer Steve Reich is still exploring new territory. His recent work “In All Your Ways” breaks from his usual approach, and he shared thoughts on creativity and AI. K-pop Watch: Rookie group CORTIS will make its first appearance on Japan’s FNS Music Festival, joining Stray Kids, BABYMONSTER and ILLIT. Artist Tributes: Country singer Nicole Taylor, a member of trio Taylor Red, has died at 35. Her sisters and bandmates remembered her as their leader and best friend. Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has also died, at 64; his work helped shape the genre and inspire generations of producers. Chart Milestone: My Chemical Romance’s 20th-anniversary reissue of The Black Parade hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, setting a record for the longest gap between an album’s release and its first chart-topping week. Rising Artist: Cedar Rapids pop artist Landyn Zane is making his headlining debut, bringing self-produced songs and a hands-on, theatrical vision to the stage.