September 2024

Bob Marley was a gifted songwriter, but sometimes inspiration came to him like a gift received from somewhere else. “Three Little Birds,” a simple, joyful...

How much is too much? Sex and seduction can be a difficult issue in music. In the 70s, not many artists could get away with...

Others tried to do what he did, but nobody could do what he did (like he could do it, baby). The best Barry White songs...

Words such as “genius” and “iconic” are not to be tossed around lightly, but in the case of Hans Zimmer, the adjectives are well chosen....

Hugh Mendl was that rarest of beasts in the music business: an executive who favored art over commerce. Steering Decca Records’ Deram imprint in the...

In 1995, Jawbreaker had reached a crossroads. The punk trio had built up a large following in their Bay Area scene, enjoying critical acclaim and...