We search through all genres to find the best music from artists releasing their first formal studio album in 2025.

Bob Mould, Stereolab, and Jeff Tweedy among them — are essential architects of the indie sound, with careers that go back ...

From California beaches to Vietnam protests, these eight tracks don't just play music—they unlock time capsules of first loves, rebellious nights, and moments when an entire generation believed they ...

New research reveals why 'tate-nori' (vertical rhythm) songs boost cardio performance, while 'yoko-nori' (horizontal sway) ...

A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.

Fender just turned a page in its global playbook with the release of the JUKJAE Stratocaster® Baggy—a new signature guitar that’s making waves not just for its specs, but for what it represents. This ...

Swedish prog metallers Soen will release their new studio album, Reliance, through Silver Lining Music on January 16. The ...

IN one of my encounters with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, he cast his mind back to his first dealings with the “crazy diamond”.

Pink Floyd ‘s members (with the exception of drummer Nick Mason) don’t seem to relish the thought, but those opening lyrics ...

From psychedelic grooves to minimalist pulses and stadium-shaking riffs, these are the basslines that have shaped rock music ...

He spent 12-hour days learning at GIT in the shred era. But for his Strat-led solo showcase, Deml relied mainly on his ears ...

Thoughtful remastering, well-chosen outtakes and archival material can make familiar albums feel newly essential.