Ever wondered how modern music has become so epic? Of course, the popular artists of our day have learned a thing or two from the OGs in their genre. If you’re looking to learn more about the ...

Who said that classic rock is dead? It not only lives on vinyl, safely stored and waiting to be spun, but in the souls of musicians in the present. No matter any and all cries that rock has had its ...

A so-called “big band” in jazz has a particular definition. Usually it means 17 or more musicians: four trumpets, three or four trombones, four or five saxophones, plus a rhythm section of piano, bass ...

Jazz composer and trombonist Javier Nero might be thought of as a modern traditionalist in the music. His new album with his big band, the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra, Alkebulan, was just released and ...

There was a big classic rock resurgence in the 2000s and 2010s, with many modern bands influenced by iconic groups from the 70s and beyond. Bands like AC/DC, Queen, and Creedence Clearwater Revival ...

Progressive rock has changed dramatically since the genre’s classic 1970s era. Today’s leading bands borrow from metal, electronic music, jazz, alternative rock, psychedelic music and pop while ...

These artists don't get enough praise. Sure, they have impassioned fans, but the mainstream isn't locked in yet.

Predictions for this year’s Hottest 100 countdown revealed an interesting trend that has come to dominate popular music over the past decade: the prevalence of solo artists over bands. In the past 15 ...