Neal Francis sent me a thoughtful note a few days after our SPIN interview. It was like getting a response to a fan letter from one of the Cassidys—Shaun or David—in the ’70s. Francis brings the ...

Before we get underway with this week’s new selection of rock tunes, congratulations are in order for last week’s victors Volbeat, as well as second prize winners H.e.a.t., and Ricky Warwick, who ...

Lollapalooza changed the music festival paradigm. The brainchild of Jane’s Addiction leader Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza ...

On the sold-out first night of its St. Pat's shows, Dropkick Murphys once again proved that if you can't beat 'em, go down ...

Rather divisively, Jungle Beat eschews many of the staples from the Donkey Kong Country series--no rolling jumps, no ...

Touring as the Buena Vista Orchestra, Ramos continues to share the music the original Buena Vista Social Club made with surviving members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin playing the congas and ...

There is an everlasting dance between music and technology. As one steps, the other follows in a constant exchange of rhythm ...

But for many samba fanatics, drums are the beating heart of the party. And the maestro’s hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing transform potential cacophony into transcendent synchrony.

“On the other hand,” says Patterson ... joined by fellow Windrush kids on percussion, horns, flute, drums and vocals, nine strong. Producer John Schroeder basically let the tape roll ...

From storage-savvy sideboards to botanical bed frames, employ one of these solid wood styles to drum up some organic drama in your next project. Products featured in this article have been sourced ...