Steve Hackett on His New World Music-Influenced Album and Leaving Genesis 40 Years Ago
The progressive rock guitar legend offers a message of unity on his latest The Night Siren.
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Visage: The Wild Life (The Best of 1978-2015)
This is the collected works of the '80s British New Romantic band, best known for the synthpop classic “Fade to Grey”.
NPR Music Host Bob Boilen on the Songs That Impacted Musician’s Lives
NPR radio personality Bob Boilen talks about his collection of interviews with artists on their life-changing songs for his book Your Song Changed My Life.
Lucy Dacus’ Rising Star Shines Bright
The singer-songwriter's debut record No Burden is getting a second wind on Matador Records, having figured out the recording/performing process from scratch.
Soundwalk Collective, Jesse Paris Smith and Patti Smith Pay Tribute to Nico’s Haunting Poetry
The works of the German art rock singer, who died in 1988, are reinterpreted through this ambient-sounding collaboration with Patti Smith.
Are The Rolling Stones More Than Just a Rock Band?
Rich Cohen, who covered the band for Rolling Stone in 1994, documents the Stones' historical and cultural importance in a new biography.
Britta Phillips Finally Steps Out on Her Own
After many years collaborating with others, the Luna bassist unveils her first-ever solo record Luck or Magic.
Daryl Hall and John Oates Unleash the Hits at Madison Square Garden
These days, it's kind of hip to be a Hall and Oates fan.
Eleanor Friedberger Channels Her Inner ’70s for ‘New View’
The Fiery Furnaces’ member Eleanor Friedberger talks to PopMatters about her sublime third solo record.
The Unique Blues Album That You Never Heard Of — ‘Til Now
Cubist Blues is a stylistic departure; Alan Vega being best known for his work as one-half of pioneering electronic music Suicide, and Alex Chilton from the legendary power pop band Big Star.
The Mysteries of Life: Bad Advice
The '90s alt-rock band makes a return with a new EP.
Julien Baker’s ‘Real Life’ Music Tugs at the Heartstrings
The singer from Tennessee released one of the exceptional records of 2015 in Sprained Ankle.