In 2011 James Murphy, founder and leader of dance-rock group LCD Soundsystem, did something most people struggle to do; he quit when he was ahead. After leading one of the most critically acclaimed outfits of the past 15 years, Murphy surprised everyone...

As another season of American Idol begins to reacquaint itself with the top spot on primetime television, we get the privilege of watching many mediocre performers inspire even more amateurs to do the impossible (or at least extremely improbable): make...