How Slash re-electrified the blues for the hard times
Slash released an album of blues and soul standards that no one was expecting, then took the show on the road to support community causes ...
Paint It Black: The five best punk covers of The Rolling Stones
Counting down our picks for the top five greatest punk reimaginings of classic songs by The Rolling Stones, including tracks by Joan Jett, Dead Boys, and Devo.
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The Enduring Influence of John Fahey’s Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death, 60 Years On
William Snelling explores how the John Fahey's combination of simplicity and atmosphere continues to hold sway over myriad ...
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Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter, ...
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Legendary Austin blues venue Antone’s has big plans to mark 50th birthday
It wasn’t long before the music would take over – transforming the sandwich shop into what would become the most talked about ...
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Too old for dyin’ young: An exceptional year for Millennial, Gen X musicians
Back in October, my wife, Caitlin, and I saw Vampire Weekend in Charlottesville. Maybe you’ve heard of this band, maybe you ...
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John Mayall, ‘Father of British Blues,’ Dies at 90, Leaving a Legacy of Musical Giants
John Mayall, a towering figure in the world of blues, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his immense influence and ...
15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues
From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered ...