Adam Lambert, "Velvet: Side A" (Empire) Adam Lambert's superpower is a seemingly 25-octave voice that can be smooth as velvet one moment, and sharp enough to cut diamonds the next. His new...

The debate over who reigns supreme as the greatest rapper of the moment is never-ending and never settled. From LL Cool J vs Kool Moe Dee, Tupac vs. Biggie, Jay-Z vs. Nas, it's a time-honored...

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the apostolic letter “Maximum Illud” by Pope Benedict XV in November 1919, a musico-literary evening on some of the works of Dun Anton Xiberras...

The Lumineers, "III" (Dualtone Music Group) Films, movies, television, books: They all tell stories that allow audiences to see glimpses of themselves. The Lumineers have told their own story in...

The St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra will be embarking on another huge project, performing the internationally acclaimed Requiem et Resurrectio et Vita(1991) what may be considered to be one of the...

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Robbie Robertson, "Sinematic" (UMe) Robbie Robertson, the former lead songwriter and guitar player for The Band, taps into his love of films for "Sinematic," his first new studio album in eight...

Brittany Howard, "Jaime" (ATO Records) Solo projects can be hit or miss for artists looking to break from a band. For some, their newfound creative independence allows them to hit their stride....

Andres Combs, "Ideal Man" (New West Records) On "Ideal Man," Andrew Combs trades in some of the high-gloss finish of his previous work for a trebly kaleidoscope of sounds that underscores a...

Hiss Golden Messenger, "Terms of Surrender" (Merge) The new album by Hiss Golden Messenger is one to play on repeat, immersing in every nuance. It's Americana music with a purpose. Like the...