Editor Pick: Music

This new mix of a classic Chicago album provides clearer sound and brings out subtle nuances. Read More »

These are in no particular order, except for this first one, my vote for song of 2016, at least for guitar. After listening to Joe Bonamassa's blistering, searing solo, you will not forget it anytime soon. Read More »

The creation of a comprehensive album experience has been the gravamen of now better than half of the AFI discography. The result is an album, rather than a collection of haphazardly assembled tracks, that begs to be consumed as a whole entity. Read More »

As for the music of 2016, there was the usual amount of "meh" mixed in with a host of impressive releases. Certainly, there were no game-changers that I heard. (Sorry Kanye and Kendrick.) Read More »

'Gem' by the Ruby Friedman Orchestra is a time portal back to the early days of blues but run through a modern-day filter of Friedman’s own experiences. Trust me, you’ve never heard anything like this. It’ll sneak under your skin, and you’ll want to keep it there. Read More »

You can’t encapsulate the year in music for 2016. No genre, artist, or even song dominated the year. There were surprises, disappointments, and a few releases that exceeded expectations. Here are the highlights from 2016. Read More »

Flume, The Chainsmokers, and Big Gigantic were among the featured artists at the electronic music festival SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe. Read More »

Allgood bridges the openness of the 20th century's hardcore bop with the soothing melodic sensibilities of the 21st century. Read More »

Nicole Saphos' recording celebrates the nostalgic structures of early 20th century music, even dipping modern folk pop tunes into its legendary pot. Read More »