Lady Gaga will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next month. It will be one of her first appearances since having hip surgery in February.   The 27-year-old pop star will...

Guy Clark, "My Favorite Picture of You" (Dualtone)   On the cover of the album "My Favorite Picture of You," veteran singer-songwriter Guy Clark holds an old Polaroid...

Sophie DeBattista, the Maltese singer who is now based in the United Kingdom, recently took part in the Musicalize Concert at London’s IndigO2 Arena.   Musicalize is the leading music...

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Maltese DJ duo Tenishia is once again contesting the DJ MAG Top 100 DJs of the World list this year, after ranking 50th last year. Thousands of international DJs participate in this poll every...

Sara Bareilles, "The Blessed Unrest" (Epic Records)   There's a sweet way Sara Bareilles sings about her breakup on her new album. She's soft on the honeyed, piano pop gems...

Ronald Isley, "This Song Is for You" (E1 Music)   Initially, it may feel weird listening to 72-year-old Ron Isley sing about his plans to kiss certain body parts on the song...

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Court Yard Hounds, "Amelita" (Columbia)   The Court Yard Hounds open their second album, "Amelita," with a portrait of a friend who wallows in negativity. But the...

Ciara, "Ciara" (Epic Records)   The lead single from Ciara's self-titled fifth album, "Body Party," is an oozing, seductive R&B track that deserves rousing...