As the son of one of the world’s most influential rock guitar players, it’s understandably taken Wolfgang Van Halen some time ...
Written by Peter Green in 1968 about Sandra Elsdon, a former girlfriend he had nicknamed ‘Magic Mamma’, Black Magic Woman is ...
Cropper’s most enduring contribution, though, isn’t any particular song, but the way he pared the guitar techniques of R&B ...
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The Best Albums of 2025

My picks for the 11 best albums of 2025, in alphabetical order by artist: ...
From psychedelic grooves to minimalist pulses and stadium-shaking riffs, these are the basslines that have shaped rock music ...
New provider: Substandard medical care has caused preventable harm — and even death — to people locked up in American prisons ...
The Oscar-contending hitmakers, also including Hayley Williams, Raphael Saadiq and Michelle Zauner, trade notes and gossip ...
It’s hard to think of popular music without the electric guitar. The instrument became the cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll, and grew into something far more than just another instrument. The tool behind ...
Visit the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater for a night of wonder and holiday cheer. Blending world-class circus acrobatics and ...
Discover New York’s wildest hidden gems—ruins, treetop walks, giant sculptures, and magical natural wonders perfect for ...
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are “Midwinter Revels,” the “Solstice” light experience, ...
Learn 5 classic blues licks that every guitarist should know, perfect for adding soul and expression to your playing. This ...