That was clever. The original Wet Leg – singer Rhian Teasdale and guitarist Hester Chambers – instantly snagged global ...

We look ahead at 2026 in Music City’s rock scenes with input from Jared Corder, Mike Grimes, Angela Lese and Will Shepherd.

Five albums are nominated for best album cover at the 68th Grammy Awards. Previously included in the best album package ...

Struggling with a painful hand condition, Dave Mustaine said he plans to undergo surgery after Megadeth’s farewell tour.

A popular ‘90s music group is release its first new album in 34 years. 4 Non Blondes, best known for the hit song “What’s Up? (What’s Going On),” will finally release its second album in 2026, record ...

Fresh entries into the tradition include releases by Luke Bryan, Tyra Banks and Old Crow Medicine Show. By Jon Caramanica Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You ...

Rainbow began and ended the same way: as a solo vehicle for guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who left Deep Purple after disagreements in the band's direction following the arrival of two replacement ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After much consternation, I’ve managed to pare down a long list of fine jazz-improv recordings from 2025 to a top 10. So, apologies to Marshall Allen, The ...

The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year. By Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Caramanica Musicians know how to make music, and they ...

STARKVILLE — High school band students are invited to audition for Mississippi State University’s prestigious Honor Band Clinic. One of the oldest of its kind nationally, the clinic will be held Jan.

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Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the outstanding 1980 debut album from the famed ...